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Glucose-galactose malabsorption
Glucose-galactose malabsorption is an inherited intestinal transport disorder that prevents normal absorption of glucose and galactose.
This rare congenital disorder results from impaired transport of glucose and galactose across the intestinal lining. The unabsorbed sugars remain in the gut and draw water into the intestinal lumen, causing osmotic diarrhea. It is considered among the causes of severe diarrhea beginning in infancy.