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Malabsorption Syndrome Prevention

Prevention

To help reduce your chances of getting malabsorption, take the following steps:

  • Minimize use of certain medications, such as antibiotics, that can adversely affect the function of the intestines.
  • Do not drink too much alcohol.
  • When traveling to foreign countries with questionable water supply, consume only bottled water, eat only cooked foods, and avoid fresh salads or other washed produce.
  • Limit or avoid use of laxatives.

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