The topic Complex Carbohydrate Intolerance (Glucose Galactose Malabsorption) you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Glucose Galactose Malabsorption.

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• Glucose Galactose Malabsorption (GGM) is a rare, metabolic condition in which the cells that line the intestine cannot absorb and take in two specific sugars, namely glucose and galactose. It is manifested following the birth of a child
• An individual with GGM, who consumes these sugars or any food item diet that contains these sugars, has difficulty in properly digesting them. Since these sugars cannot be absorbed into the cells of the body, water remains outside of the body’s cells. This leads to diarrhea and dehydration
• There are no associated risk factors for Glucose Galactose Malabsorption, since this condition is inherited and passed down through generations of families. The cause of GGM is inheriting two copies of a specific gene that are defective
• If it is known that the child has a family history of Glucose Galactose Malabsorption, it is likely that he/she has the disorder, if persistent, watery diarrhea occurs during the first few days of life. However, the severity of the symptoms may vary from one child to another
• The diagnosis of Glucose Galactose Malabsorption is typically made very early in the infant’s life. There are also specific tests that can be performed by healthcare providers to provide a physical diagnosis of this metabolic disorder
• Complications of Glucose Galactose Malabsorption include dehydration during an infant’s first few days of life. Severe diarrhea and the loss of large amounts of water from the body are other complications. Adults with GGM often experience abdominal discomfort (bloating, diarrhea, nausea, cramps) after eating foods containing certain sugars (milk sugar and table sugar)
• In order to treat Glucose Galactose Malabsorption, certain sugars must be avoided in certain foods. These sugars are replaced with fructose (fruit sugar)
• The prognosis of Glucose Galactose Malabsorption is good, as long as the mentioned sugars (and foods) are avoided in the diet. Nevertheless, the condition is incurable and is present lifelong

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