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Review
. 2007 Nov 21;13(43):5687-91.
doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i43.5687.

Carbohydrate malabsorption in patients with non-specific abdominal complaints

Peter Born  1
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Review

Carbohydrate malabsorption in patients with non-specific abdominal complaints

Peter Born. World J Gastroenterol. .

Abstract

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 investigations necessary.

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