According to experts, disturbances in the functioning of the digestive organs, however, as well as other internal systems, can be recognized by the presence of some non-specific signs. For the organs of the gastrointestinal tract itself, a kind of marker is the so-called malabsorption syndrome. What does he represent? This is what we will talk about in this article.
What is the mechanism for the gradual development of malabsorption syndrome?
The mechanism of the development of the disease, as you know, lies in its definition. Specifically, in this case, there is a violation of the process of absorption of nutrients. Due to the fact that absorption is possible only in the small intestine, therefore, disorders in the disease are observed in this organ. All other signs of malabsorption syndrome are only the resulting factors. So, a decrease in the absorption of substances consistently leads to a violation of the production of feces, then there are already problems with defecation. In addition, when the syndrome of malabsorption occurs, the metabolic processes occurring in the body of each person are generally disturbed.
Primary causes of disease development
- Various kinds of diseasesintestines.
- Pathologies of other digestive organs (for example, hepatitis, pancreatitis, bacterial overgrowth syndrome, cholecystitis, etc.).
- Thyroid disease.
Malabsorption syndrome. Symptoms
First of all, patients begin to complain of upset stools, or rather, diarrhea. In the early stages of the disease, it is irregular. In addition, there is a sharp decrease in body weight. It occurs due to a lack of nutrients in the body. Increased so-called bleeding, as well as the tendency of the skin to generate bruises, is another sure sign of the disease. In this case, the reason lies in the reduced intake of fat-soluble vitamins, which play a direct role in blood clotting. In fact, these are just some of the signs of this disease. Depending on the stage of development, they may be supplemented by other factors (cramps, bloating, etc.).
Malabsorption syndrome. Treatment
Therapy for this disease is prescribed exclusively by a qualified specialist. He, in turn, must take into account the primary symptoms, as well as individual indicators of the patient's he alth, and only then proceed to direct treatment. To get rid of the malabsorption syndrome, you will need to take certain groups of drugs. Their main purpose is to regulate intestinal motility. In addition, strict adherence tospecial diet. It is calculated taking into account the symptoms of the disease. In some cases, if the syndrome is associated with an insufficient amount of pancreatic enzymes in the body, medications will be required that will make up for their deficiency. In general, if all the recommendations from the doctors are followed, the disease can be defeated in the shortest possible time.
