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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Fat malabsorption
  1. Protein Electrophoresis by Immunofixation Blood Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... vertigo Bladder control problems Symptoms of malnutrition or malabsorption may include: Weight loss, especially the loss of fat and muscle Weakness Fatigue Diarrhea Frequent infections What ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...ctrophoresis-by-immunofixation-blood-test - Medical Tests
  2. Xylose Testing: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... test to other tests, such as a fecal fat test. Other names: xylose tolerance test, xylose absorption test, D-xylose tolerance test, D-xylose absorption test What is it used for? A xylose test is most often used to: Help diagnose malabsorption disorders, conditions that affect your ability to digest ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/xylose-testing - Medical Tests
  3. Vitamin E (Tocopherol) Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... levels are often caused by digestive diseases , including malabsorption disorders that make it difficult for your body to digest fat. Your body needs fat to absorb vitamin E. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/vitamin-e-tocopherol-test - Medical Tests
  4. Stool Elastase: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... you have EPI, your body can't digest fats very well. This can cause symptoms, such as abdominal (belly) pain , and diarrhea . EPI also makes it hard for your body to absorb vitamins , minerals , and calories from food. This is called malabsorption and it can lead to serious health problems ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/stool-elastase - Medical Tests