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What Causes Dehydration in IBD

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What causes dehydration in Crohn’s Disease and in Ulcerative Colitis? Inflammation from either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can inhibit adequate water and electrolyte absorption (magnesium, sodium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium), causing dehydration.  Other IBD related factors that can contribute to dehydration include: Frequent/watery diarrhea Ongoing inflammation & fevers Loss of appetite & desire for fluids […]

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