What Is Malabsorption Syndrome?

The small intestine is part of the digestive system. It finishes breaking down food and absorbs most of the nutrients in food after it passes through the mouth, the esophagus, and the stomach. Malabsorption syndrome develops when your small intestine stops absorbing nutrients properly. It develops after an injury or disease impacts the health of the intestines. This article covers everything you need to know about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of malabsorption syndrome. Causes Possible causes of malabsorption syndrome include:Trauma or injuryBacterial, fungal, viral, or parasitic infectionsCeliac disease: An autoimmune disease that damages the lining of the small intestine after eating foods containing glutenInflammatory bowel disease: Conditions that cause inflammation in the intestines, like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitisPancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas that can interfere with the release of digestive enzymesCystic fibrosis: A genetic condition that...