Clinical manifestations of intestinal malabsorption syndrome in children

Malabsorption syndrome has a serious impact on children's intestines. So when their children develop this disease, parents are particularly worried that their children's intestinal absorption is poor, affecting their children's nutrient absorption. Therefore, they want to fully understand the clinical manifestations of pediatric malabsorption syndrome. The following content provides a detailed introduction so that you can have a comprehensive understanding.

1. Common clinical manifestations of malabsorption

(1) Diarrhea is often the main complaint of malabsorption syndrome, which is caused by unabsorbed nutrients affecting intestinal function. The fermentation of sugars in the colon causes abdominal bloating and loss of appetite, and slow water absorption can lead to increased nocturia. Abdominal discomfort and active bowel sounds are often present. Abdominal pain is more common in patients with chronic pancreatitis, intestinal obstructive lesions or intestinal ischemia.

(2) Weight loss, fatigue, and edema Due to insufficient nutrient absorption and loss of appetite, the symptoms often include weight loss or no weight gain, fatigue, and edema. Severe and persistent malnutrition may manifest as progressive malnutrition, growth retardation, and even cachexia. Long-term protein malabsorption and continued loss of plasma protein from the intestinal lumen can cause hypoproteinemia and peripheral edema. Severe diarrhea may cause water, electrolyte and acid-base imbalance; patients with prolonged disease often suffer from malnutrition, anemia and growth and development disorders.

(3) Manifestations of vitamin and mineral deficiency include anemia caused by malabsorption of iron, folic acid or vitamin B12, bleeding tendency caused by malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamin K and hypoprothrombinemia due to malabsorption of fat, tetany caused by long-term deficiency of vitamin D, calcium and magnesium, osteoporosis or pathological fractures in patients with steatorrhea, secondary hyperparathyroidism caused by chronic hypocalcemia, and night blindness, rough skin and excessive keratinization in patients with malabsorption due to vitamin A deficiency.

2. Special manifestations of malabsorption of major nutrients

Sugar malabsorption can be divided into two categories: primary and secondary. Diseases that cause primary sugar malabsorption include congenital lactose malabsorption, sucrose-isomaltase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, etc.; and diseases that cause damage to the small intestinal mucosal epithelial cells and brush border, such as viral enteritis, chronic diarrhea, protein-calorie malnutrition, immunodeficiency disease, and after small intestinal surgery, can all cause secondary sugar malabsorption.

The above is an introduction to pediatric intestinal malabsorption syndrome. I believe that through the above introduction, you have understood the clinical manifestations. After fully understanding the clinical manifestations, in order for your child to receive treatment and recover as soon as possible, you must take your child to a large hospital and receive comprehensive treatment to make your child's intestines healthier.