Tag Archives: malnutrition
SHORT BOWEL SYNDROME & SSD
WHAT IS SHORT BOWEL SYNDROME? Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a medical condition that occurs when the small intestine is unable to absorb enough nutrients and fluids from the food you eat. It usually occurs because doctors have removed a large part of the small intestine. The small intestine is responsible for absorbing nutrients from… Read More »
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE & DISABILITY BENEFITS
QUALIFYING FOR SSD BENEFITS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease can make it very difficult to work. If you can’t keep a job due to the symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), then you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes the serious nature of… Read More »
KIDNEY DISEASE IN CHILDREN
WHAT IS CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN CHILDREN? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children is a medical condition that affects the kidneys and their ability to filter waste products and excess fluid from the blood. CKD is a long term condition that can progress over time and lead to kidney failure. If your child has… Read More »
