Causes of Malabsorption
Underlying condition causes of Malabsorption: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Malabsorption) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Malabsorption includes:
- Celiac disease
- Pancreatitis
- Chronic Pancreatitis
- Sprue
- Chronic digestive conditions
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Gastrointestinal infections (see Digestive symptoms)
- Giardiasis
- Blocked bile ducts
- Certain bile duct disorders (type of Biliary disorder)
- Gallstones
- Gastrointestinal motility disorders
- Bowel surgery
- Cystic fibrosis
Malabsorption as a complication: Other conditions that might have Malabsorption as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Malabsorption. The list of conditions listing Malabsorption as a complication in our database includes:
- Ascariasis
- Chronic Pancreatitis
- Crohn's disease
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Mastocytosis
- Sprue
- Whipple's Disease
Malabsorption as a symptom: Conditions listing Malabsorption as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Malabsorption. The list of conditions listing Malabsorption as a symptom in our database includes:
- Ascariasis
- Chronic Pancreatitis
- Folate deficiency
- Pancreatitis
- Sprue
- Ulcerative colitis
- Whipple's Disease
Related information for causes of Malabsorption:
Further relevant information on causes of Malabsorption may be found
in the risk factors for Malabsorption
and underlying causes of Malabsorption.
Last revision:
June 2, 2003
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