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MALABSORPTION
Dr. BWAYO DENNIS
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Malabsorption refers to the impaired absorption of nutrients due to various causes, including congenital defects, infections, and diseases affecting the small intestine. The document outlines the clinical features associated with malabsorption, such as weight loss and diarrhea, and discusses diagnostic investigations like fecal fat analysis and serum vitamin levels. Treatment approaches focus on correcting nutritional deficiencies and addressing underlying causes.
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