Malabsorption involves problems with the body's ability to take in (absorb) nutrients from food. The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted. Cystic fibrosis is the most common cause of chronic lung disease in children and young adults, and the most common fatal hereditary disorder affecting white people in the United States. The digestive system organs in the abdominal cavity include the liver, gallbladder, stomach, small intestine and large intestine. Causes Many diseases can cause malabsorption. Most often, malabsorption involves problems absorbing certain sugars, fats, proteins, or vitamins. It can also involve an overall problem with absorbing food.Problems or damage to the small intestine that may lead to problems absorbing important nutrients. These include:Celiac diseaseTropical sprueCrohn diseaseWhipple d...
