Carbohydrate malabsorption in patients with non-specific abdominal complaints  

作　　者：Peter Born 

机构地区：[1]Department of Internal Medicine, Tirschenreuth District Hospital, Tirschenreuth 95643, Germany

出　　处：《World Journal of Gastroenterology》2007年第43期5687-5691,共5页世界胃肠病学杂志（英文版）

摘　　要：Non-specific abdominal complaints are a considerable problem worldwide. Many patients are affected and many differential diagnoses have to be considered. Among these, carbohydrate malabsorption seems to play an important role. However, so far, only incomplete absorption of lactose is broadly accepted, while the malabsorption of fructose and sorbitol is still underestimated, although in many parts of the world it is much more frequent. Despite the success of dietary interventions in many patients, there are still a lot of unanswered questions that make further investigationsNon-specific abdominal complaints are a considerable problem worldwide. Many patients are affected and many differential diagnoses have to be considered. Among these, carbohydrate malabsorption seems to play an important role. However, so far, only incomplete absorption of lactose is broadly accepted, while the malabsorption of fructose and sorbitol is still underestimated, although in many parts of the world it is much more frequent. Despite the success of dietary interventions in many patients, there are still a lot of unanswered questions that make further investigations necessary.

关 键 词：Non-specific abdominal disorders Carbohydrate malabsorption Fructose Sorbitol Lactose Dietary intervention 

分 类 号：R57[医药卫生—消化系统]