Malabsorption
Definition
Incidence
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
diarrhea in adults
diarrhea in children
diet
taking control
warning signs
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
enzyme deficiency
infections
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Malabsorption Home Care
Home care
for malabsorption includes:
Drink plenty of liquids.
Avoid laxatives.
Avoid dairy products.
Avoid foods that contain lactose.
Avoid foods that contain sorbitol.
Avoid foods that contain Olestra.
Soy formula for infants
Take anti-gas medications that contain
simethicone
:
Gas-X
Maalox Plus
Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Malabsorption Home Care: Diarrhea In Adults
Related Conditions
Celiac sprue
Cystic fibrosis
Dumping syndrome
Gastroenteritis
Lactose intolerance
Pseudomembranous colitis
Ulcerative colitis
Stomach Flu Checkup
Dehydration Checkup
Abnormal appearing stool
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
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Last Updated: Mar 26, 2009
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Malabsorption References:
Farrell JJ. Overview and diagnosis of malabsorption syndrome. Semin Gastrointest Dis. 2002 Oct;13(4):182-90.
Ginsburg PM, Janefalkar P, Rubin DT, Ehrenpreis ED. Malabsorption testing: a review. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2000 Oct;2(5):370-7.
Salerno G, De Franco A, La Rosa S, Calistro V. Malabsorption syndromes. Rays. 2002 Jan-Mar;27(1):19-34.