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Carbohydrate adsorption

Test of carbohydrate absorption

A disturbed absorption of lactose, fructose and sorbitol in the small intestine can lead to intolerances. The patients then complain of stool irregularities, abdominal pain, flatulence and nausea, for example. But also symptoms outside the gastrointestinal tract, such as dizziness, headaches and fatigue can also be caused by a disturbance in carbohydrate absorption. The clarification of a carbohydrate malabsorption is carried out by means of simple breath Tests.