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Larger amounts are needed for pregnant women, periods of rapid growth and severe illness and injury (like burns). Vitamins are usually prescribed for patients for the following reasons: Conditions that inhibit absorption of food. Diarrhea. Infection and fever. Inflammatory diseases. Cancer. Undergoing hemodialysis. Hyperthyroidism. GI surgery ... ................
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