Malabsorption is a disorder that occurs when people cannot absorb nutrients from their diets. Many different types of malabsorption disorders exist. Diagnosing the root cause can help determine the ...

Fructose malabsorption, formerly called dietary fructose intolerance, occurs when cells on the surface of the intestines aren’t able to break down fructose efficiently. Fructose is a simple sugar, ...

People with fructose intolerance cannot digest fructose as normal and may experience bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. There are three types of fructose intolerance, not all require treatment.