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... produce a flux in the bacterial population that can allow harmful bacteria to overgrow , irritate the bowel , and produce diarrhea . The resultant diarrhea may be regarded as a physiological response because the rapid transit will purge ...
... produce a flux in the bacterial population that can allow harmful bacteria to overgrow , irritate the bowel , and produce diarrhea . The resultant diarrhea may be regarded as a physiological response because the rapid transit will purge ...
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... produce bleeding problems , with easy bruising or bleeding of the gums as the first symptoms . Vitamin E deficiency is extremely rare but may cause a degeneration of nerves . All of these manifestations are treatable with supplements of ...
... produce bleeding problems , with easy bruising or bleeding of the gums as the first symptoms . Vitamin E deficiency is extremely rare but may cause a degeneration of nerves . All of these manifestations are treatable with supplements of ...
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... produce a blockage . Numerous stool softeners on the market ( ColaceĀ® and others ) act in a similar fashion , holding water within the stool . These may be helpful in certain situations , but patients must be careful to avoid products ...
... produce a blockage . Numerous stool softeners on the market ( ColaceĀ® and others ) act in a similar fashion , holding water within the stool . These may be helpful in certain situations , but patients must be careful to avoid products ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Cause of Inflammatory Bowel Disease | 11 |
The Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal Tract | 17 |
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