Symptoms of Malabsorption

Symptom

Malabsorbed Nutrient

Anemia (hypochromic, microcytic)

Iron

Anemia (macrocytic)

Vitamin B12, folate

Bleeding, bruising, petechiae

Vitamins K and C

Carpopedal spasm

Calcium, magnesium

Edema

Protein

Glossitis

Night blindness

Pain in limbs, bones, pathologic fractures

Peripheral neuropathy

Vitamins B1, B6, B12