Your duodenum makes up the first part of your small intestine, and its job is to kickstart the digestive process by combining enzymes with food as it passes through. Since all food must pass through the duodenum during the digestive process, it’s easy to see how a problem with the area could become a significant […]
What Is Malabsorption Syndrome And How Is It Treated?
Your small intestine is designed to absorb nutrients from the foods you eat into your bloodstream, and for most people, that’s exactly what it does. For a small portion of the population, their small intestine doesn’t absorb the right amount of nutrients or fluids for one reason or another. This can deprive the body of […]