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Malabsorption

Treatment:
See the individual conditions.

Expectations (prognosis):
See the individual conditions.

Complications:

Prolonged malabsorption can result in malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies.



Calling your health care provider:

Call to make an appointment with your health care provider if you notice symptoms of malabsorption.



Review Date: 2/14/2002
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review: David Loren, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. (5/29/2001).

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