Fructose malabsorption
Fructose Malabsorption
Fructose malabsorption, also known as fructose intolerance, is a digestive disorder in which absorption of fructose is impaired by deficient fructose carrier proteins, resulting in an increased concentration of fructose in the entire intestine.
Pronunciation
Fructose malabsorption: /frʊk.toʊs ˌmæl.əbˈsɔːr.pʃən/
Etymology
The term "fructose malabsorption" is derived from the words "fructose", a type of sugar found in fruits and honey, and "malabsorption", a medical term referring to inadequate absorption of nutrients in the gut.
Symptoms
Symptoms of fructose malabsorption may include abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea. These symptoms result from the fermentation of fructose by bacteria in the large intestine.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of fructose malabsorption is typically made through a hydrogen breath test, which measures the amount of hydrogen in a person's breath after they consume a fructose solution.
Treatment
Treatment for fructose malabsorption involves a low-fructose diet. This may involve avoiding foods high in fructose, such as certain fruits, honey, and high-fructose corn syrup.
Related Terms
- Fructose: A simple sugar found in many fruits and vegetables.
- Malabsorption: A state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
- Hydrogen breath test: A diagnostic procedure used to diagnose fructose malabsorption.
- Fructose intolerance: Another term for fructose malabsorption.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fructose malabsorption
- Wikipedia's article - Fructose malabsorption
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