ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND CROHN'S DISEASE CAN HAVE SIMILAR NUTRITION PROBLEMS

ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND CROHN'S DISEASE CAN HAVE SIMILAR NUTRITION PROBLEMS

  • Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease can cause diarrhea, which wastes nutrients and fluids
  • Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's patients can have intestinal inflammation which increases nutrient loss and needs. <<85>>
  • Patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease (UCees and Crohnies) can improve if they are given extra nutrients, depending on how severe their disease is and how the nutrition is delivered. 
  • Both can cause decreased growth in children and teens <<70>>
  • Both can cause weight loss and loss of muscle
  • Both can affect other organs and tissues
  • Iron losses can cause anemia <<130. iron in IBD>>
  • Calcium losses <<169.?>> and not enough Vitamin D <<163. vit D>> can result in weakened bones (osteoporosis)

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