Characteristic of malabsorption syndrome at the modern stage

Abstract

Today, the term "malabsorption syndrome" is widely used in medical practice as a general term to describe the symptoms of indigestion, absorption, and transport by the intestinal mucosa of adequately digested foods, including vitamins and trace elements, resulting in a variety of metabolic disorders.The purpose of this review is to analyze scientific data that highlight information on modern views on the etiology, mechanisms of development and clinical manifestations of malabsorption syndrome.Conclusion. Today, data on the mechanisms of development and progression of the malabsorption syndrome have been significantly expanded. This makes it possible to develop methods of prevention of the trigger factors, timely correct treatment and prevention of complications of this syndrome.