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Disaccharidases in the small intestines are responsible for breaking down disaccharides into monosaccharides. A deficiency in one or more disaccharidase enzymes can result in an array of gastrointestinal symptoms, including intolerance to foods containing complex sugars, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, cramping, gas, bloating, nausea, malnutrition, weight loss, or failure to thrive. These symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of disaccharide deficiencies.