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| Protein-losing enteropathy |
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| Information | Abnormal loss of protein from the digestive tract; or the inability of the gastrointestinal tract to absorb proteins . This can be a symptom of disorders that cause extensive ulceration of the digestive tract such as inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease. Another mechanism is increased lymphatic pressure in the gut, and this may occur with a variety of disorders, including cancers and congestive heart failure. |
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