Ischemic Bowel Disease Causes
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Causes of Ischemic Bowel Disease
Ischemic bowel disease occurs when an artery that supplies blood becomes blocked or narrowed. There are several possible causes of ischemic bowel disease, including:
- Blockage in the arteries due to a tumor or blood clot
- Narrowing of the arteries supplying blood to the bowel from Atherosclerosis
- Obstruction in the colon (large intestine)
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