SUCRASE DEFICIENCY

Abstract

Disaccharidase deficiency is a syndrome of gastrointestinal upset caused by a violation of the hydrolysis and absorption of disaccharides (lactose, sucrose, etc.) in the small intestine. This review focuses on one of its frequent options - sucrose deficiency. It can be genetically determined and acquired. The disease manifests itself in the form of osmotic diarrhea, flatulence and abdominal pain after eating foods rich in sucrose. The main diagnostic methods available for determining sucrase deficiency are a hydrogen breath test, a small intestine disaccharidase biopsy, and a genetic study. The basis of treatment is diet therapy.