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... anemia ( low red blood cell count ) . The anemia is usually caused by a deficiency of iron , which is lost from the body in the form of blood in greater amounts than are manufactured by the body . The treatment of iron deficiency anemia ...
... anemia ( low red blood cell count ) . The anemia is usually caused by a deficiency of iron , which is lost from the body in the form of blood in greater amounts than are manufactured by the body . The treatment of iron deficiency anemia ...
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... anemia relates to sulfasalazine ( AzulfidineĀ® ) treatment . Sulfasalazine is known to interfere with the absorption of folic acid from food . Folic acid is a necessary vitamin for the pro- duction of blood cells . When individuals ...
... anemia relates to sulfasalazine ( AzulfidineĀ® ) treatment . Sulfasalazine is known to interfere with the absorption of folic acid from food . Folic acid is a necessary vitamin for the pro- duction of blood cells . When individuals ...
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... Anemia secondary to inadequate iron stores is often noted in women with excessive menstrual bleeding . Intestinal bleeding is such a common problem in patients with inflammatory bowel disease that iron deficiency is probably the most ...
... Anemia secondary to inadequate iron stores is often noted in women with excessive menstrual bleeding . Intestinal bleeding is such a common problem in patients with inflammatory bowel disease that iron deficiency is probably the most ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Cause of Inflammatory Bowel Disease | 11 |
The Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal Tract | 17 |
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