Narayana Hospital, Guwahati
Intestinal Disorders

Malabsorption Disorders

Comprehensive Care for Intestinal and Bowel Disorders

The small intestine and large intestine play an essential role in digestion, nutrient absorption, and normal bowel function. Disorders affecting the intestines may cause abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, blood in stool, weight loss, anaemia, or changes in bowel habits. Some intestinal disorders are functional and do not damage the bowel, while others may cause inflammation, ulcers, narrowing, bleeding, or long-term complications. Persistent or recurrent symptoms should be evaluated to identify the underlying cause and begin appropriate treatment. Dr. Dipankar Das provides comprehensive evaluation and management of intestinal disorders using blood and stool tests, colonoscopy, biopsy, advanced imaging, and individualized medical treatment.

What are Malabsorption Disorders?

Malabsorption occurs when the intestine cannot properly absorb nutrients from food. It may result from coeliac disease, pancreatic insufficiency, intestinal infection, Crohn’s Disease, previous intestinal surgery, or other small bowel disorders.

Common Signs & Symptoms

Chronic diarrhoea
Weight loss
Bloating
Greasy or bulky stools
Anaemia
Vitamin deficiencies
Bone weakness
Swelling of the legs

How is it diagnosed?

1Blood Tests
2Stool Tests
3Coeliac Disease Screening
4Upper GI Endoscopy with Biopsy
5Pancreatic Function Tests
6CT or MR Enterography
7Nutritional Assessment

Treatment

Treatment of the underlying condition
Dietary modification
Vitamin and mineral supplementation
Pancreatic enzyme replacement where indicated
Nutritional rehabilitation

Why early diagnosis matters

Untreated malabsorption can lead to significant weight loss, anaemia, osteoporosis, vitamin deficiencies, and reduced immunity.

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