Gastrointestinal manifestation in CF is related to some important mutations and its presence or absence along with its onset has been demarcated by different genetic mutations.21 Our study has documented 5 (11.62%) patients who had presented only with
steatorrhea as the onset of CF defining symptom and around 24 (56%) patients had this presentation in the course of of their illness.
A fatty-ester-free diet may help with
steatorrhea. Bone marrow transplantation has had mixed results.
[23] concluded that postoperative
steatorrhea and need for pancreatic enzyme supplements were higher in the PG group, while post-PD serum albumin was in a lower level in patients submitted to PG.
Only a small number of patients with CD present the classical symptoms of marked weight loss, malnutrition, and
steatorrhea. The majority of individuals with CD manifest either predominantly extra-intestinal symptoms and findings, for example, unexplained iron deficiency anaemia, premature-onset osteoporosis, irritability, and depression or are relatively asymptomatic (e.g., individuals identified only because they have affected family members).
Patient presents with chronic postprandial pain, nausea, vomiting, borborgymi, alternating diarrhoea and constipation, weight loss, anaemia,
steatorrhea, tenderness and fever, when symptomatic.
Induction of gluten free flour (GFF) resulted in significant (p<0.05) reduction in abdominal pain, heart burn, sucking sensation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, increased stool frequency, loose stools, hard stools, evacuation urgency and
steatorrhea.
Healthcare providers individualize dosage requirements for each patient depending on severity of clinical symptoms, body weight, degree of
steatorrhea, and amount of fat in diet (Al-Kaade, 2015; Kizior et al., 2016).
Pancreatic failure (
steatorrhea, malabsorption) is observed in addition to neutropenia which is specific for the syndrome.
Classical CD presents with signs and symptoms of malabsorption characterized by diarrhea,
steatorrhea, abdominal distention, weight loss, and growth failure.
Sounding simplistic in terms of how it works, Orlistat has a tendency to cause fatty diarrhoea (
steatorrhea) as well as flatulence and other gastric problems.
Celiac disease patients will often be deficient in numerous vitamins and minerals due to malabsorption, diarrhea and/or
steatorrhea. Initially, a multivitamin mineral supplement should be recommended to remedy deficiencies and replenish nutrient stores.