Malabsorption Flashcards
1
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2 causes of carb malabsorption
A
- isolated enzyme def
2. mucosal atrophy
2
Q
3 causes of protein malabsorption
A
- Congenital enterokinase deficiency
- Protein-losing enteropathies
- Inflammatory disorders
3
Q
4 Causes of fat malabsorption
A
- pancreatic insuf
- Mucosal atrophy
- Bile acid def
- Abetalipoproteinemia
4
Q
Prognosis of protein intolerance
A
Resolves by 1-2 years
5
Q
Effects of ileum resection
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B12 and bile acid resorption difficulties
6
Q
Sandifer syndrome
A
Arching the back with esophagitis
7
Q
INdications fo esophagitis in babies
A
Refusal to feed or coinstant hunger
8
Q
Dietary recs to reduce gerd
A
thickening the foods
