Absorption Disorders

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Causes


Some absorption disorders result from a congenital (i.e., present at birth, inherited) or acquired (i.e., not hereditary) abnormality in the GI tract. Others develop as a result of damage to the intestinal mucosa or digestive organs. This damage may be caused by injury, disease, or an abnormal immune system response.

Other types of absorption disorders are caused by decreased production of certain substances (e.g., digestive enzymes, stomach acid, bile) in the GI tract or bilia...Read the full article