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A 32-years-old man with a past history of hemorrhoids presenting with hemiparesis was diagnosed as having sagittal sinus thrombosis with hemorrtagic infarction. Laboratory data revealed macrocytic anemia (Hb 11.2 g/d/) with hypoproteinernia (5.5 g/d). After discharge the patient developed abdominal pain, diarrhea, edema in the leg and sustained anemia. Final diagnosis through colon fiberscope findings was Crohn's disease Macrocytic anemia seemed to be induced by Vit. B12 deficiency due to malabsorption. The mechanism and causal relationship between Crohn's disease and sinus thrombosis is discussed.
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PMID:[Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis caused by Crohn's disease and macrocytic anemia : a case report]. 1756 49

High fiber diets may help prevent colon cancer and be used to treat constipation, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease. Some research indicates that cholelithiasis, duodenal ulcers, hemorrhoids and hiatal hernias may be prevented or treated with dietary fiber. However, many claims about fiber's usefulness lack scientific validation. Physicians can help patients establish goals for the amount of fiber they eat and advise them to record their daily intake of fiber. Doctors can also help patients select high fiber foods which fit their lifestyles, warn of possible side effects such as gas, abdominal pain and malabsorption of some nutrients, and advise them to exercise and drink adequate amounts of fluid. Children can be encouraged to eat whole grain breads, high-fiber snacks and natural bran hidden in cooked cereals, cookies and ground meat recipes. The physician or dietician should follow up patients to ensure their continued compliance.
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PMID:High fiber diets: their role in gastrointestinal disorders. 2128 97