Malabsorption Syndromes and Food Intolerance

Abstract

Feeding intolerance is ubiquitous in neonatal intensive care units with as many signs and symptoms as possible diagnoses. Optimizing nutrition is paramount in both preterm and term infants. Determining the cause of feeding intolerance and adjusting nutrition interventions is an important part of the daily care of newborns. This review discusses the role of malabsorption and food intolerance as possible causes of nutrition difficulties in the newborn.

Keywords: Congenital diarrhea; Cow’s milk protein allergy; Feeding intolerance; Food protein-induced disorders; Malabsorption; Osmotic diarrhea; Secretory diarrhea.