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 651 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. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
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.