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Celiac Disease Celiac disease, also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy or nontropical sprue, is a chronic immune-mediated enteropathy triggered by exposure to dietary gluten. The primary target of the disease is the small intestine; celiac disease can affect multiple systems, however. CELIAC DISEASE AND MALABSORPTION It is primarily seen in individuals of European descent but is increasingly recognized on almost every continent. The overall prevalence in the general population of the…

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⭐️ Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) primarily includes two conditions: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and understanding the differences between the two as a nursing student is key 🟢 Crohn's Disease: → Affects entire GI tract → Affects full thickness of bowel wall → Ulcerations can be patchy and scattered (skip lesions) 🔵 Ulcerative Colitis: → Affects colon and rectum → Affects mucosal layer of bowel wall → Ulcerations are continuous throughout