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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Being Lactose Intolerant Cause Pain With Thyroid Medications

Health Encyclopedia: Ulcerative Colitis Dietary Considerations

Dietary Considerations


Malnutrition is very common in ulcerative colitis (UC), although it tends to be more severe in Crohn's disease. Some experts recommend that children with IBD increase their calorie and protein intake by 150% of the daily recommended allowance for their specific ages and heights. Studies indicate that nutritional support in children is as important as medications for achieving remission. People whose weights are normal or no less than 90% of normal do not need to add extra c...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Calcium Supplements
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert

...of dairy products and the increasing incidence of lactose intolerance. Although calcium cannot... Read more »

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Q&A: Lactose intolerance
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

Question: I have been told that I may have lactose intolerance. Does that mean I have to give up... Read more »

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Lactose Intolerance and IBD
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

What does lactose intolerance have to do with Inflammatory Bowel Disease?  For those of you who... Read more »

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Food Allergies, Food Intolerance or Food Sensitivity?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...though the symptoms may be extremely uncomfortable. Lactose intolerance is one of the most... Read more »

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Weighing In: Lactose Intolerance
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

Question: I just found out I am lactose intolerant, does this mean I have to avoid all dairy... Read more »

Health Guide

Crohn's Disease: Dietary Factors
...balance between a low-fat diet with addition of these fatty acids.Milk products. Some people with IBD are lactose intolerant (unable to digest the sugar lactose, found in milk products). However,... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: Causes
...10% of all cases of hypothyroidism.The three forms of subacute thyroiditis follow a similar course:Painless Postpartum Subacute Thyroiditis. Postpartum thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition that... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: Treatment
...heart failure)Mental dullnessAgitation (tremor, nervousness, insomnia, excessive sweating)Feeling coldPain (headache and muscle pain)Muscle crampsIntestinal and metabolic symptoms (change in... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Introduction
...IntroductionFibromyalgia is a syndrome of unknown causes that results in lasting, sometimes debilitating, muscle pain and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is also known as fibrositis or fibromyositis.General... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Risk Factors
In most known cases, pain begins with an injury, after lifting a heavy object, or after making an abrupt movement. Not all people experience back pain after such events, however. A number... Read more »

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