Constipation is also present in anaemic EB-patients who are treated with iron supplements. Moreover, it is considered to be the result of a low-fibre diet. An inadequate fluid intake may cause constipation too. Physical exhaustion People with EB often feel physically exhausted. This may be caused by anaemia, sleep disturbances because of itch and by lack of energy because the consumption of nutrients exceeds the intake.
Physical exhaustion leads to irritability, impair-ment of concentration and lower immunity.
Therefore, the teeth are prone to cavities. The development of caries is enhanced by the use of sugary drinks to compensate the calorie deficiency and the inability to cleanse the teeth properly because of the restricted oral opening and the sensitive oral mucous membrane. When people are dealing with these two problems, dental treatment often requires a general anaesthetic. The teeth are often incomplete. Dental elements are absent here.