Clinical Consequences of Fluid, Electrolyte and Nutrient (FEN) Malabsorption
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| Nutrient Malabsorbed | Clinical Manifestation |
| Protein | Wasting, edema |
| Carbohydrate and fat | Weight loss/growth retardation, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and bloating |
| Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) | Dermatitis |
| Fluid and electrolytes | Diarrhea, dehydration |
| Calcium/vitamin D | Bone pain (osteomalacia), fractures (osteoporosis), tetany |
| Magnesium | Paresthesias, tetany |
Category: Gastroenterology Notes
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