Definition Difficulty in the digestion or absorption of nutrients from food substances.
Malabsorption can be the result of a broad spectrum of diseases.
Diarrhea , bloating or cramping, failure to thrive , frequent bulky stools, muscle wasting , and a distended abdomen may accompany malabsorption. Malabsorption can affect growth and development or can lead to specific illnesses. And Tests See the individual conditions. Treatment See the individual conditions. Complications Prolonged malabsorption can result in malnutrition .