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Glossary: Enteritis
 


Definition
Sometimes Enteritis regionalis: Localized inflammation of the intestine.

Topics Related To Enteritis
Crohn's DiseaseThe Condition
"...The two primary sites for Crohn's disease are the ileum, which is the last portion of the small bowel (ileitis, regional enteritis), and the colon (Crohn's colitis)..."

Diarrhea

The Condition
"...Lactase deficiency, either ethnically acquired (more common in Asian-Americans, African- Americans) or secondary to acute infectious enteritis can lead to diarrhea following ingestion of milk, cheese, ice cream and other dairy products..."

Enteritis

The Condition
"Enteritis means inflammation of the intestinal tract, especially of the small intestine..."

Magnesium Requirement

The Condition
"...and fat malabsorption usually occurs after intestinal surgery or infection, but it can occur with chronic malabsorptive problems such as Crohn's disease, gluten sensitive enteropathy, and regional enteritis..."





Last updated: Feb 28, 2008


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