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  2. Malabsorption - Wikipedia

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    Malabsorption constitutes the pathological interference with the normal physiological sequence of digestion (intraluminal process), absorption (mucosal process) and transport (postmucosal events) of nutrients. [3] Intestinal malabsorption can be due to: [7] Congenital or acquired reduction in absorptive surface; Defects of ion transport

  3. Vitamin E deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Premature, very low birth weight infants – birth weights less than 1500 grams (3.3 pounds). [6] Rare disorders of fat metabolism – There is a rare genetic condition termed isolated vitamin E deficiency or 'ataxia with isolated with vitamin E deficiency', caused by mutations in the gene for the tocopherol transfer protein. [7]

  4. Fecal fat test - Wikipedia

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    Normally, up to 7 grams of fat can be malabsorbed in people consuming 100 grams of fat per day. In patients with diarrhea, up to 12 grams of fat may be malabsorbed since the presence of diarrhea interferes with fat absorption, even when the diarrhea is not due to fat malabsorption.

  5. Vitamin deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Rare as consequence of low dietary intake. A deficient state can be a result of fat malabsorption diseases. Newborn infants are a special case. Plasma vitamin K is low at birth, even if the mother is supplemented during pregnancy, because the vitamin is not transported across the placenta.

  6. Biliary atresia - Wikipedia

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    However, infants with biliary atresia develop progressive conjugated jaundice, pale white stools, and dark urine. Some infants fail to thrive as there will be a degree of fat and fat-soluble vitamin malabsorption (e.g. Vitamin K). This may cause a bleeding tendency. Eventually, and usually after 2 months, cirrhosis with portal hypertension will ...

  7. Chronic diarrhea of infancy - Wikipedia

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    Although rare in infants, IPO is a type of congenital disorder that may present with diarrhea in infants. [30] Primary bile acid malabsorption, a gut defect in the reabsorption of bile acids in the small intestine which results in increased levels of bile acids in the colon leading to watery diarrhea and bloating. [31]

  8. Abetalipoproteinemia - Wikipedia

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    The stool may contain large chunks of fat and/or blood. Infants often present with gastrointestinal problems caused by the poor fat absorption, which also contributes to steatorrhea. Other features of this disorder may develop later in childhood and often impair the function of the nervous system.

  9. Fatty-acid metabolism disorder - Wikipedia

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    It is essential that the blood-glucose levels remain at adequate levels to prevent the body from moving fat to the liver for energy. This involves snacking on low-fat, high-carbohydrate nutrients every 2–6 hours. However, some adults and children can sleep for 8–10 hours through the night without snacking. [1] [7]