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  1. Inflammatory bowel disease - Symptoms

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    Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

    Symptoms may vary from mild to severe and include:

    • Diarrhea
    • Fever
    • Fatigue
    • Blood in stool
    • Bleeding ulcers
    • Stomach pain
    • Bloating and cramping
    • Reduced appetite
    • Unintended weight loss
    • Anemia
    • Flatulence

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    Causes

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    • Inflammatory bowel disease cannot be attributed to a single cause. However, genetic factors and the immune system are associated with this disease.
    • Following are some associated risk factors:
    • Family history
    • Autoimmunity where the immune system attacks the body’s own cells
    • Environmental factors such as cigarette smoke or pollution
    • Age: Affects all age groups, but generally starts before the age of 35 years
    • Geographical area: People in urban areas are more at risk
    • Stress
    • Certain medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

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    Complications

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    If untreated for a prolonged period it may lead to

    • Bowel narrowing and obstruction
    • Rupturing or formations of holes in the intestine
    • Canker sores in mouth because of Crohn’s disease
    • Ulcers, fissures, and fistulas around genital areas and anus
    • Eye inflammation
    • Skin disorders
    • Arthritis or inflammation of joints
    • Malnutrition
    • Colon cancer
    • Shock, in severe cases of blood loss and diarrhea

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    What are the symptoms of small intestine disease?
    Pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea may occur as symptoms of these disorders. As food being digested travels through it, the small intestine absorbs vitamins and minerals. Problems with the small intestine can cause not only discomfort but also nutritional problems, and this can affect the rest of the body.
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    Treatment

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    Treatment of inflammatory bowel disease focuses on reducing inflammation that causes the symptoms which can eventually lead to complications. The treatment involves administering medication or performing surgery.

    Medication

    Anti-inflammatory drugs: To reduce inflammation of the digestive tract.

    Sulfasalazine . Corticosteroids

    Immune suppressants: To prevent the immune system from attacking own cells.

    Azathioprine

    Antibiotics: To cure bacterial infections.

    Ciprofloxacin . Metronidazole

    Anti-diarrheal agents: To prevent diarrhea.

    Loperamide . Diphenoxylate . Cholestyramine

    Analgesics: Pain relieving medications.

    Acetaminophen

    Supplements: Vitamin and mineral supplements.

    Vitamin D . Calcium

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  1. Enteritis
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    Enteritis is inflammation and irritation of the small intestine. An inflamed small intestine impairs digestion. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea and vomiting. The most common type of enteritis is caused by infection. This type is commonly called gastroenteritis. Enteritis treatment depends on the cause and severity.

    Enteritis - Symptoms, Cause…

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    Inflammation of the small intestine is called enteritis. Inflammation (redness and swelling) might be caused by infection, certain medications, radiation treatments, or chronic illnesses such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease. Symptoms can include pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and blood in the stool.

    Enteritis: Causes, Prevention…

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    Enteritis is inflammation of your small intestine. It may also include your stomach (gastroenteritis) or colon (enterocolitis). It’s usually caused by a viral, bacterial or parasitic infection (food poisoning, stomach bug or the stomach flu). Sometimes it’s caused by radiation, drugs or disease.

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    What diseases affect the small intestine?
    Diseases and disorders of the small intestine are common. They include Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and irritable bowel syndrome. These may cause digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or vomiting. They may also lead to vitamin deficiencies or anemia.

    Small Intestine Problems: Causes, Remedies, Treatment - Verywell Health

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    What is the cause of small intestine inflammation?

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    Inflammation of the small intestine which is also referred to as enteritis and is caused due to bacterial, viral or parasitic infection. Main cause is food poisoning which indirectly caused parasitic infection. Rarely it can also be caused due to over use of certain drugs, underlying disease and radiation.
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    What are the symptoms of small intestine disease?
    Pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea may occur as symptoms of these disorders. As food being digested travels through it, the small intestine absorbs vitamins and minerals. Problems with the small intestine can cause not only discomfort but also nutritional problems, and this can affect the rest of the body.

    Small Intestine Problems: Causes, Remedies, Treatment - Verywell Health

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    What is a small intestine obstruction?
    A small intestine obstruction or blockage means that there is something blocking food from going through. This can happen as a result of another condition, such as Crohn’s disease. Inflammation can cause the bowel to become blocked or lead to scar tissue that thickens the walls of the intestine.

    Small Intestine Problems: Causes, Remedies, Treatment - Verywell Health

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    What causes redness and swelling in the small intestine?
    Inflammation of the small intestine is called enteritis. Inflammation (redness and swelling) might be caused by infection, certain medications, radiation treatments, or chronic illnesses such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease. Symptoms can include pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and blood in the stool.

    Enteritis: Causes, Prevention, and More - Verywell Health

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    What is inflammation bowel disease (IBD)?
    Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that describes disorders involving long-standing (chronic) inflammation of tissues in your digestive tract. Types of IBD include: Ulcerative colitis. This condition involves inflammation and sores (ulcers) along the lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. Crohn's disease.

    Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - Symptoms and causes

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  3. Cleveland Clinic
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23049

    Enteritis (Inflammation of the Small Intestine)

  4. Mayo Clinic
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    Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - Symptoms and …

    Nov 7, 2020 · Crohn's disease most commonly affects the small intestine. However, it can also affect the large intestine and uncommonly, the upper gastrointestinal tract. Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease usually are …

  5. Verywell Health
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    Small Intestine Problems: Causes, Remedies, Treatment …

    Jun 5, 2024 · Learn about the common conditions that affect the small intestine, such as Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, IBS, and SIBO. Find out the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for each disorder.

  6. Mayo Clinic
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    Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - Diagnosis and treatment

  7. Cleveland Clinic
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15587-

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Symptoms, Treatment

  8. healthline.com
    https://www.healthline.com/health/enteritis

    Enteritis: Causes, Types, and Symptoms - Healthline

  9. Verywell Health
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/enteritis-5218257

    Enteritis: Causes, Prevention, and More - Verywell Health

  10. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com/.../inflammatory-bowel-syndrome

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Symptoms and Treatment - WebMD

  11. Johns Hopkins Medicine
    https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions...

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Johns Hopkins Medicine

  12. Healthline
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    Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and …

    Dec 14, 2021 · Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) represents a group of intestinal disorders that cause prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract. The digestive tract comprises the: mouth. esophagus....