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AbscessBowel obstructionsComplications of corticosteroid therapyErythema nodosumFistulas in the following areas: BladderSkinVaginaImpaired growth and sexual development in childrenInflammation of the jointsLesions in the eyeNutritional deficienc...
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Crohn's disease is a chronic, lifelong illness. The severity of the disease may vary, and patients may experience periods of time when the disease is not active and they are symptom free.
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Crohn's disease is a life-long illness. The severity of the disease can vary, and a patient can experience periods of time when the disease is not active and he or she is symptom-free.
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Intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through.Paralytic ileus; Intestinal volvulus; Bowel obstruction; Ileus; Pseudo-obstruction- intestinal; Colonic il...
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Intestinal obstructions are a partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine, resulting in failure of the contents of the intestine to pass through the bowel normally.Intestinal obstructions can occur in children as a result of conge...
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Intestinal obstruction is the partial or complete mechanical or nonmechanical blockage of the small or large intestine.There are two types of intestinal obstructions—mechanical and nonmechanical. Mechanical obstructions occur because the bow...
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An intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine. Surgery is sometimes necessary to relieve the obstruction.The small intestine is composed of three major sections: the duodenum just below the stomach; th...
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Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients.There are a number of causes of malnutrition. It may result from:.Inadequate or unbalanced diet Problems with digestion or absorption Certain medical conditions...
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Nutritional deficiencies occur when a person''s nutrient intake consistently falls below the recommended requirement. Nutritional deficiencies can lead.
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Malnutrition(literally,"bad nutrition") is defined as"inadequate nutrition," and while most people interpret this as undernutrition, falling short of daily nutritional requirements, it can also mean overnutrition, meaning intake in excess of what ...
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Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body does not get the right amount of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.Malnutrition occurs in people who are either under-nouri...
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Malnutrition is a condition that develops when the body does not get the proper amount of protein, energy(calories), vitamins, and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.Poor eating habits or lack of available food...
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A gastrointestinal fistula is an abnormal opening that allows the contents of the stomach or intestines to leak.Entero-enteral fistula; Enterocutaneous fistula; Fistula- gastrointestinal.Most gastrointestinal fisulas are the result of surgery. Oth...
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Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease. An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, as well as another 18 million who have low bone mass, or oste...
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Osteoporosis, which is characterized by a decrease in the mass of otherwise normal bone is the most common metabolic bone disease. Normal bone is made of a hard outer shell(the cortex) and an inner network of spicules(fibers), called trabeculae, t...
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Osteoporosis(literally"porous bone") is a condition characterized by bone fragility and fracturing. The World Health Organization(WHO) defines osteoporosis as a 25 percent reduction of bone mineral density(BMD) compared to that of a healthy young ...
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The word osteoporosis literally means"porous bones." It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
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The word osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
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The word osteoporosis literally means"porous bones." It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissues, leading to bone fragility and, consequently, an increase in fracture risk.The term osteoporosis comes from the Greek word osteon, meaning bone, and porus, ...
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissues, leading to bone fragility and, consequently, an increase in fracture risk.The term osteoporosis comes from the Greek word osteon, meaning bone, and porus, ...
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