GIMalabsorption.pptVIP

* * * * * Iron defiency causes microcytic anemia, B12 and folate causes macrocytic anemia D-xylose – sugar that is not absorbed with mucosal deficiency. See work up algorithm * 4 – do if you have macrocytic anemia. * * * * 14C-xylose is given orally, and the exhaled 14CO2 concentration is measured. Catabolism of ingested xylose by the overgrowth flora causes 14CO2 to appear in exhaled breath. See labeled C in CO2. * 3 – need to correct why overgrowth occurred since we kill nl flora as well * * 1. Simply lack enzyme. It’s weaned after infancy * * It’s where lactase is found * Need to supple