Treatments for Malabsorption

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Malabsorption: Introduction
Treatments for Malabsorption (Introduction)
Treatment list for Malabsorption
Latest treatments for Malabsorption
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Malabsorption: Introduction

Treatments for Malabsorption:

The treatment plan for malabsorption varies depending on the cause and underlying disease, the severity of symptoms, a person's age and medical history, and other factors.

Treatment often involves pinpointing and replacing missing vitamins and nutrients with supplementation. Other medications may be needed depending on the underlying conditions. Medications may include antibiotics for an intestinal infection and anti-inflammatories for such conditions as inflammatory bowel disease. Surgical procedures may be required to treat some underlying diseases as well.

Dietary changes are also often necessary. For example, avoiding gluten in the diet is vital in preventing damage to the small intestine that leads to malabsorption. Avoiding any foods that may irritate the bowel is important for such conditions as inflammatory bowel disease, and eliminating alcohol is a key component in the treatment of pancreatitis.

Treatment List for Malabsorption

The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Malabsorption includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

Dietary treatments
Vitamin supplements
Iron supplements - for anemia
Intravenous feeding
Treatment of the underlying cause of malabsorption
Magnesium - possibly used for related magnesium deficiency
Vitamin B3 - possibly used for related vitamin B3 deficiency
Vitamin K - possibly used for related vitamin K deficiency
Zinc - possibly used for treatment of related zinc deficiency
Replacement of nutrients, electrolytes and fluid
In severe deficiency, hospital admission may be required
Total parenteral nutrition
Pancreatic enzymes
Cholestyramine

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Malabsorption: Research Doctors & Specialists

Digestive Health Specialists (Gastroenterology):
- Gastroenterology (Digestive Specialists)
- Pediatric Gastroenterology (Child Digestive Health)
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Drugs and Medications used to treat Malabsorption:

Note:You must always seek professional medical advice about any prescription drug, OTC drug, medication, treatment or change in treatment plans.

Some of the different medications used in the treatment of Malabsorption include:

Medium Chain Triglycerides
MCT Oil

Latest treatments for Malabsorption:

The following are some of the latest treatments for Malabsorption:

IV fluids
Nutritional support
Protease supplements
Lipase supplements
Corticosteroids
Antibiotics

Hospital statistics for Malabsorption:

These medical statistics relate to hospitals, hospitalization and Malabsorption:

0.036% (4,617) of hospital consultant episodes were for intestinal malabsorption in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
94% of hospital consultant episodes for intestinal malabsorption required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
34% of hospital consultant episodes for intestinal malabsorption were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
64% of hospital consultant episodes for intestinal malabsorption were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
10% of hospital consultant episodes for intestinal malabsorption required emergency hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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Hospitals & Medical Clinics: Malabsorption

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