Malabsorption
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Malabsorption is the intestine's difficulty in properly absorbing nutrients from food, such as fats, vitamins, minerals, or sugars, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies even when the diet is adequate.
Common symptoms: diarrhea, greasy foul-smelling stools, weight loss, abdominal bloating, and signs of nutritional deficiencies.
Common causes: it may be due to intestinal diseases, intolerances, problems of the pancreas or the bile ducts, among others.
Which specialist treats it? the gastroenterologist investigates the origin of the digestive problem and the dietitian helps assess the nutritional status, with the general practitioner as the first point of contact. If you have these symptoms persistently, it is worth bringing them up at a visit to guide the workup.
Data on 699 doctors who treat malabsorption
Which specialist treats malabsorption?
Malabsorption is managed by a nutritionist, who can guide dietary adjustments. In children, a pediatric surgeon may also be involved depending on the cause. You can also find a female nutritionist or a clinical nutritionist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in malabsorption
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Frequently asked questions
What is malabsorption?
Malabsorption is the intestine's difficulty in properly absorbing nutrients from food, such as fats, vitamins, minerals, or sugars, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies even when the diet is adequate.
Which doctor treats malabsorption?
Malabsorption is managed by a nutritionist, who can guide dietary adjustments. In children, a pediatric surgeon may also be involved depending on the cause. You can also find a female nutritionist or a clinical nutritionist.