Malabsorption Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Malabsorption? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Malabsorption Risks
The following factors increase your chance of developing malabsorption. If you have any of these risk factors, tell your doctor:
- Family history of disorders affecting the intestine such as celiac disease or cystic fibrosis
- Use of laxatives
- Excessive use of antibiotics
- Intestinal surgery
- Excessive use of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- Travel to countries with high incidence of intestinal parasites
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