The most common symptoms of malabsorption include:

[Jeff]

The most common symptoms of malabsorption include:

* anemia , with weakness and fatigue due to inadequate absorption of vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid
* diarrhea , steatorrhea (excessive amount of fat in the stool ), and abdominal distention with cramps , bloating, and gas due to impaired water and carbohydrate absorption, and irritation from unabsorbed fatty acids. The individual may also report explosive diarrhea with greasy , foul-smelling stools.
* edema (fluid retention in the body's tissues) due to decreased protein absorption
* malnutrition and weight loss due to decreased fat, carbohydrate, and protein absorption. Weight may be 80-90% of usual weight despite increased oral intake of nutrients.
* muscle cramping due to decreased vitamin D, calcium, and potassium levels
* muscle wasting and atrophy due to decreased protein absorption and metabolism
* perianal skin burning, itching , or soreness due to frequent loose stools

No information in this letter should be construed as medical advice.
This information is for educational purposes only.

Jeff Frankel
10360 Pine Lakes Blvd
North Fort Myers, Fl 33903
239-731-2655
http://www.msprotocols.com/
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[DCR]

Jeff,
I have not followed this thread so I have no idea who's question you are answering - but PLEASE give the source of the information when you cut and paste information from a website. This not only prevents the appearance of plagiarism - but since not all web information is accurate, it provides some method of tracking the source of information.
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