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Malnutrition and gastrointestinal disease
Darren A Kastin1, Alan L Buchman
1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA.
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care
|October 24, 2002
Summary
This review explores common gastrointestinal malabsorption diseases, including celiac disease, disaccharidase deficiencies, short bowel syndrome, and Crohn disease, detailing their pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Digestive Diseases
Background:
- Gastrointestinal malabsorption encompasses various conditions impacting nutrient absorption.
- Recognition of these diseases necessitates understanding their mechanisms, identification, and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on common gastrointestinal malabsorptive diseases.
- To provide an overview of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of selected articles.
- Focus on common malabsorptive conditions.
Main Results:
- Discussion of celiac disease, a significant autoimmune disorder.
- Examination of disaccharidase deficiencies, impacting carbohydrate digestion.
- Overview of short bowel syndrome, a consequence of intestinal resection.
- Exploration of Crohn disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive understanding of these conditions is crucial for effective patient care.
- Further research into pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment is warranted.