How do you fix malabsorption syndrome?

Other treatment options include:

1. ingesting proper amounts of fluids.
2. taking antimalarial medication for 12 to 18 months.
3. using iron supplements to assist with anemia.
4. taking vitamin D, vitamin K, calcium, and magnesium supplements.
5. maintaining a high-calorie diet to help with nutrient absorption.

What can cause your body to not absorb nutrients?

Having a weak gut lining, food allergies, microbiome imbalances such as bacterial overgrowth, damage to the intestines from infection, surgery, pancreatic insufficiency, autoimmune disease–all of these are possible causes that lead to poor nutrient absorption.

How do you know if your body isn’t absorbing nutrients?

Malabsorption is when your body has trouble digesting food and absorbing nutrients. Common symptoms include bloating, weight loss, fatigue, muscle weakness, abdominal discomfort, bad smelling stools, rashes, swollen feet and hands, and nausea and vomiting.

What vitamins help with malabsorption?

Proper fluid and electrolyte replacement is vital in patients with intestinal malabsorption. Iron or folate supplements can help correct anemia if it occurs. Vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium may be necessary to balance calcium levels. Vitamin K can correct coagulopathy, or the correct clotting of the blood.

Can malabsorption go away on its own?

This type of malabsorption goes away when the underlying disease resolves. However, chronic (long-lasting) cases of malabsorption are a cause for concern and should be evaluated immediately by a health care professional.

What is the best supplement for malabsorption?

Inovera Bioscience has two supplements that can help you if you have issues with malabsorption. Forvia is a multivitamin available in tablet and chewable form and is highly absorbable, offering nutritional support for those who have IBD, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, bariatric surgery, and more.

What foods cause malabsorption?

Malabsorption

• Cystic fibrosis (the number one cause in the United States)
• Chronic pancreatitis.
• Lactose intolerance.
• Celiac disease.
• Whipple disease.
• Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (a genetic disease affecting the pancreas and bone marrow)
• Cow’s milk protein intolerance.
• Soy milk protein intolerance.