Small Intestine and Malabsorption
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Small Intestine and Malabsorption conditions
Celiac DiseaseCeliac Disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion, causing small intestine damage, malabsorption, and symptoms like diarrhea and weight loss.Lactose IntoleranceLactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose due to lactase deficiency, causing bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain after dairy consumption.Short Bowel SyndromeShort Bowel Syndrome results from extensive small intestine resection, causing malabsorption and nutrient deficiencies due to reduced absorptive surface area.Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) involves excessive bacteria in the small intestine causing malabsorption and bloating, diagnosed by breath tests.Tropical SprueTropical sprue is a malabsorption disorder caused by chronic intestinal infection, leading to villous atrophy and nutrient deficiencies in tropical regions.Whipple DiseaseWhipple disease is a rare bacterial infection caused by Tropheryma whipplei, leading to malabsorption, arthritis, and neurological symptoms.