Open AccessProblems and Solution of Malabsorption Syndrome in Indonesia
Author(s) -
Suharjono Suharjono,
Sunoto,
Aswitha D.Budiarso,
T. S. Pusponegoro,
W.A.F.J. Tumbelaka
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
paediatrica indonesiana
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2338-476X
pISSN - 0030-9311
DOI - 10.14238/pi18.1-2.1978.11-6
Subject(s) - malabsorption , medicine , diarrhea , malnutrition , gastroenterology , cystic fibrosis , short bowel syndrome , coeliac disease , intestinal malabsorption , steatorrhea , pediatrics , disease , parenteral nutrition
I. Problems of malabsorption syndrome in developing countries like lndonesia are associated especially with :(1) Protein Calorie Malnutrition(2) Low Birth Weight(3) Gastroenteritis(4) Post bowel surgery(5) Being unused to drink milk after weaning.They show a big difference with those in developed countries where they usually are correlated with a.o. coeliac disease, cystic fibrosis, etc.II. Solving the problems :a. Since in diarrhoeal patients, with or without PCM, sugar intolerance and or fat malabsorption usually occur, a formula consisting of low or freelactose with easily absorbable fats i.e. MCT or UFA, might be the best solution as a refeeding regimen.b. Besides treating the malabsorption syndrome, other measures are much more important i.e correction of fluid and electrolyte imbalance and treatment of predisposing condition.