Articles for tag: Alcohol Withdrawal, Ascites, Malabsorption, Nervous System, Thiamine

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Diseases & Conditions

Alcoholic Encephalopathy: A Very Real and Extremely Dangerous Complication of Heavy Alcohol Use

Alcoholic Encephalopathy: A Very Real and Extremely Dangerous Complication of heavy Alcohol Use (Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome) What is Alcoholic Encephalopathy (Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome)? Alcoholic encephalopathy is a serious complication of alcoholic liver disease usually caused by years of excessive drinking. Alcoholic liver disease does not affect all heavy drinkers, and women may be more susceptible than men. ...

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Fructose Sensitivity FAQ Sheet

Fructose Sensitivity can be controlled through dietary changes. Unfortunately, this condition is frequently mistaken for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) which plagues many individuals around the world. It can be particularly frustrating when after months of dietary issues such as acid reflux, diarrhea, bloating, and severe cramping, the only thing you hear from the doctor is ...

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – Extremely Fragile Skin

Imagine being born lacking anchors that hold the layers of the skin together. The skin is so fragile that just the slightest touch can damage and tear the tender skin, leaving agonizing, weeping, open sores that get infected easily. The sores are like second degree burns and can occur all over the body. The life ...

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Diseases & Conditions

Disadvantages of Oral Iron Supplementation in Anemic Patients

If you, or your child, suffer from the complications associated with anemia, or any other iron deficiency, there is no doubt you understand the implications and the importance in the use of iron supplements. For some individuals, especially children, iron supplementation often results in side effects that lead many to discontinue use. Adequate iron intake ...

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Diseases & Conditions

My Vitamin D Deficiency Was a Result of Crohn’s Disease

  It was many years before I was diagnosed with the illness that resulted in my Vitamin D deficiency as well as deficiencies in other vital, essential nutrients. For decades I suffered from allergies to various substances and unexplained outbreaks of severe gastrointestinal distress which began when I was a young child. For years various ...

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Diseases & Conditions

Malabsorption Syndrome – a Difficult Problem to Diagnosis

Malabsorption syndrome is a complicated health issue, combing a difficult diagnosis with an often complicated, long-term treatment. Basically, it’s the failure of the small intestine to absorb the complete amount of fats, carbohydrates, minerals, proteins, and vitamins necessary for good health. The necessary nutrients for health are missing. The onset of symptoms can be slow ...