Question

The scheme for suspected malabsorption include which of the following?
LIST:
A. A history of chronic Diarrhoea
B. Recent exposure to Hepatitis
C. Recent changes in color of stool
D. Biochemical findings suggestive of undernutrition with no obvious cause
E. History of weight loss

• A. A, D and E only
• B. A, B and C only
• C. B only
• D. A only

Hint:

Key signs of malabsorption: chronic diarrhea, weight loss, and biochemical evidence of undernutrition.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Clinical features of malabsorption.
Malabsorption occurs when nutrients from food are not properly absorbed in the intestines.
Typical clinical symptoms include chronic diarrhea, steatorrhea, and weight loss.
Step 2: Supportive diagnostic features.
- Chronic diarrhea is a hallmark feature.
- Biochemical tests may show deficiencies (iron, vitamin B12, folate, fat-soluble vitamins).
- Weight loss is common due to nutrient deficiency.
Step 3: Exclusion of wrong options.
- Recent exposure to hepatitis (B) is not related to malabsorption, it is linked to liver disease.
- Change in stool color (C) may indicate liver/bile disorders but is not a classical feature of malabsorption.
Step 4: Conclusion.
The correct features included in the scheme are: A (chronic diarrhea), D (biochemical findings), and E (weight loss).