Crohn's Disease of Small Bowel : Complications

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Abscess; Bowel obstructions; Complications of corticosteroid therapy; Erythema nodosum; Impaired growth and sexual development in children; Inflammation of the joints; Lesions in the eye; Nutritional deficiencies (particularly vitamin B12 deficien...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 20, 2008
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. However, the complications and risks of Crohn's disease tend t...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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. Still, the complications and risks of Crohn's disease tend ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Entero-enteral or enterocutaneous fistula is an abnormal passage that leaks the contents of the stomach or the intestine (small or large bowel) to other organs, usually other parts of the intestine (entero-enteral) or the skin (enterocutaneous).
Source:ADAM
Date:July 14, 2006
Intestinal obstruction involves a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 12, 2007
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 congenital defects, with symptoms appearing any time between birth and adulthood.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
An intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine. Surgery is sometimes necessary to relieve the obstruction.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Various types of sores can appear anywhere within the mouth, including the inner cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, or palate.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 29, 2008
What Are Oral Lesions? (Precancerous and Cancerous)Precancerous oral lesionsare abnormal cell growths in or around the mouth.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when a person's body is not getting enough nutrients. The condition may result from an inadequate or unbalanced diet, digestive difficulties, absorption problems, or other medical conditions.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 18, 2007
Nutritional deficiencies occur when a person ' s nutrient intake consistently falls below the recommended requirement. Nutritional deficiencies can lead Children between 10-19 years of age face serious nutritional deficiencies worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Well Being
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 may lead to malnutrition.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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. Undernutrition Malnutrition occurs in people who are either under-nourished or over-nourished.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
The nutritional requirements of the human body reflect the nutritional intake necessary to maintain optimal body function and to meet the body ' s daily energy needs. 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 the body uses.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Well Being
Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 30, 2007
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, that give bone its characteristic strength.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Well Being
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 adult female.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
The word osteoporosis literally means " porous bones. " It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
The word osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
If you have osteoporosis, you can do a lot to reduce its effect on your life. Knowing how to prevent fractures and spinal curvature can help you live more comfortably and safely with this disease.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
The word osteoporosis literally means " porous bones. " It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A variety of exercises is best. Physical activity will slow further bone loss. It can also be fun.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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 , meaning pore or passage.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
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 , meaning pore or passage.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Your body needs calcium to build and repair bones. But it can't make calcium on its own. That's why it's important to eat calcium-rich foods. Some foods are naturally rich in calcium. Others have calcium added.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Bone density testing is safe, quick, easy, and painless. Testing can detect osteoporosis before a fracture happens. It can also predict the risk of future fractures. And testing can measure the response to treatment.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 5, 2004
Depending on your needs, your provider may prescribe more than one medication to prevent or treat osteoporosis.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 5, 2004
The body is always making and losing (resorbing) bone. This process is called remodeling. Bone-making cells form new bone using calcium and other minerals. These minerals come from the food you eat.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 5, 2004
Certain factors can speed up bone loss or decrease bone growth. For example, alcohol, cigarettes, and certain medicines reduce bone mass. Some foods make it hard for your body to absorb calcium.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Exercise plays a big part in maintaining bone mass no matter what your age. The amount and type of activity you do also play a part in keeping your bones strong.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Nonspecific back pain refers to pain in the back due to an unknown cause.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2008
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