aetiology
Last reviewed 01/2018
The commonest causes of malabsorption in developed countries are:
- mucosal injury secondary to gastroenteritis (post-enteritis syndrome with secondary disaccharide malabsorption).
- cow's milk protein intolerance
- giardiasis
- coeliac disease
- cystic fibrosis
A more complete list is found under the causes sub-section of this part of the system.