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Definition of 'Inflammatory Bowel Diseases'

Chronic, non-specific inflammation of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. Etiology may be genetic or environmental. This term includes CROHN DISEASE and ULCERATIVE COLITIS.

Common names: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases; Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Bowel Diseases, Inflammatory

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

[Extraintestinal manifestations in inflammatory bowel disease]

17 Oct 2009 Extraintestinal manifestations are relatively common in chronic inflammatory bowel disease and affect joints, skin, eyes and bile ducts. The most frequent rheumatologic manifestations are peripheral arthritis and axial arthropathies. Erythema ... Read more...


Blood transfusion for the treatment of acute anaemia in inflammatory bowel disease and other digestive diseases.

5 Oct 2009 Allogeneic blood transfusion (ABT) is frequently used as the first therapeutic option for the treatment of acute anaemia in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially when it developed due to gastrointestinal or perioperative blood ... Read more...


Use of agents stimulating erythropoiesis in digestive diseases.

5 Oct 2009 Anemia is the most common complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Control and inadequate treatment leads to a worse quality of life and increased morbidity and hospitalization. Blood loss, and to a lesser extent, malabsorption of iron are ... Read more...

 

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Definition: Chronic, non-specific inflammation of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. Etiology may be genetic or environmental. This term includes CROHN DISEASE and ULCERATIVE COLITIS.

Descriptor UI: D015212

Alternative terms: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases; Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Bowel Diseases, Inflammatory;

Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; congenital; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; embryology; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; virology;

Tree Number: C06.405.205.731; C06.405.469.432;

History Note: 89

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