There are several gastrointestinal diseases that could potentially affect the human body’s ability to absorb essential nutrients. Research a gastrointestinal disease that falls in this category, and address the following questions.
What is the gastrointestinal disease?
How does the disease affect the intestinal tract at the cellular level?
What research has been conducted concerning the disease?
What treatment is available for the disease?
How would you treat this patient according to your company protocols (or a company of your choosing) in the field?
What is the patient’s outcome following proper treatment?