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Is an intestinal disease characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane?
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Can the small intestines become inflamed?
Yes, they can. Chrohn's Disease is one type of intestinal inflammation.
What is the disease characterized by inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body?
Polymyositis
What are Strangles?
equine distemper: an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes
What does pneumoconiosis mean?
a disease of the lungs due to inhalation of dust, characterized by inflammation, coughing, and fibrosis.
What is arthritic psoriasis?
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the skin (psoriasis) and joints (arthritis).
What intestinal disease characterized by diarrhea is caused by either an amoeba called Entamoeba histolytica or by a bacillus that infects the colon?
Dysentery
What is relapsing polychondritis?
a disease characterized by autoimmune-like episodic or progressive inflammation of cartilage and other connective tissue,
What is dermatomyosistis?
Dermatomyositis(DM) is a connective-tissue disease related to polymyositis(PM) that is characterized by inflammation of the muscles and the skin.
What is the medical term meaning chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract?
The medical term for chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract is "inflammatory bowel disease" (IBD). This condition includes two main types: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which are characterized by inflammation and damage in different parts of the digestive tract. Management of IBD involves medications, lifestyle changes, and sometimes surgery.
The inflammation response is part of?
The inflammatory response is part of the immune system. It is a response by the body to a particular infection, injury or disease. Inflammation is characterized by a reddening of the skin, pain, heat and swelling.
Is inflamitory bowel disease contagious?
No. We are not sure what causes them (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) but they do not appear to be contagious.
Why is it hard to absorb nutrients when you have crohn's disease?
Crohn's Disease is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, meaning that some parts of your intestinal/digestive tract are inflamed. This inflammation causes narrowing in your intestines, which blocks the parts of the affected areas from taking in the nutrients.
