Malabsorbtion syndrome and chronic diarrhoea [Il malassorbimento e la diarrea cronica]

Malabsorption syndrome is a clinical condition in which the normal digestion, absorption and transport of nutrients and mineral are interrupted, resulting in malnutrition, chronic diarrhoea, steatorrhea and weight loss. Some malabsorption diseases impair the assimilation of many nutrients, vitamins whereas others are more selective.