"Patients with diverse diagnoses and problems are referred to the NRC for evaluation and treatment. Patients have often undergone or suffer from ..... Short Bowel Syndrome ... Dumping Syndrome ... Resection of the stomach, intestine, colon ... Crohn's Disease ... Radiation Enteritis ... Diarrhea ... Malabsorption ... Dehydration ... Weight Loss ... Malnutrition ... Intestinal Adhesions ... Dependency upon intravenous nutrients and/fluids ... Dependency upon tube feedings ... Nutrient Deficiencies ... Electrolyte Abnormalities"