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What are the treatments for Cystocele ? | Cystocele treatment depends on the severity of the cystocele and whether a woman has symptoms. If a womans cystocele does not bother her, a health care provider may recommend only that she avoid heavy lifting or straining, which could worsen her cystocele. If a woman has symptoms that bother her and wants treatment, th... | Cystocele |
What to do for Cystocele ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing a cystocele. | Cystocele |
What to do for Cystocele ? | #NAME? | Cystocele |
What is (are) Inguinal Hernia ? | An inguinal hernia happens when contents of the abdomenusually fat or part of the small intestinebulge through a weak area in the lower abdominal wall. The abdomen is the area between the chest and the hips. The area of the lower abdominal wall is also called the inguinal or groin region.
Two types of ... | Inguinal Hernia |
What is (are) Inguinal Hernia ? | The inguinal canal is a passage through the lower abdominal wall. People have two inguinal canalsone on each side of the lower abdomen. In males, the spermatic cords pass through the inguinal canals and connect to the testicles in the scrotumthe sac around the testicles. The spermatic cords contain blood vessels, nerve... | Inguinal Hernia |
What causes Inguinal Hernia ? | The cause of inguinal hernias depends on the type of inguinal hernia.
Indirect inguinal hernias. A defect in the abdominal wall that is present at birth causes an indirect inguinal hernia.
During the development of the fetus in the womb, the lining of the abdominal cavity forms and ext... | Inguinal Hernia |
What are the symptoms of Inguinal Hernia ? | The first sign of an inguinal hernia is a small bulge on one or, rarely, on both sides of the grointhe area just above the groin crease between the lower abdomen and the thigh. The bulge may increase in size over time and usually disappears when lying down.
Other signs and symptoms can include
... | Inguinal Hernia |
What are the complications of Inguinal Hernia ? | Inguinal hernias can cause the following complications:
- Incarceration. An incarcerated hernia happens when part of the fat or small intestine from inside the abdomen becomes stuck in the groin or scrotum and cannot go back into the abdomen. A health care provider is unable to massage the hernia back ... | Inguinal Hernia |
How to diagnose Inguinal Hernia ? | A health care provider diagnoses an inguinal hernia with
- a medical and family history - a physical exam - imaging tests, including x rays
Medical and family history. Taking a medical and family history may help a health care provider diagnose an inguinal hernia. Often the symptoms ... | Inguinal Hernia |
What are the treatments for Inguinal Hernia ? | Repair of an inguinal hernia via surgery is the only treatment for inguinal hernias and can prevent incarceration and strangulation. Health care providers recommend surgery for most people with inguinal hernias and especially for people with hernias that cause symptoms. Research suggests that men with hernias that caus... | Inguinal Hernia |
How to prevent Inguinal Hernia ? | People cannot prevent the weakness in the abdominal wall that causes indirect inguinal hernias. However, people may be able to prevent direct inguinal hernias by maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking.
People can keep inguinal hernias from getting worse or keep inguinal hernias from recurring aft... | Inguinal Hernia |
What to do for Inguinal Hernia ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing inguinal hernias. A person with an inguinal hernia may be able to prevent symptoms by eating high-fiber foods. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are high in fiber and may help prevent the constipation and straining that cause so... | Inguinal Hernia |
What to do for Inguinal Hernia ? | #NAME? | Inguinal Hernia |
What are the treatments for What I need to know about Living with Kidney Failure ? | Kidney failure means your kidneys no longer work well enough to do their job. You need treatment to replace the work your damaged kidneys have stopped doing. The treatments for kidney failure are
- hemodialysis - peritoneal dialysis - a kidney transplant
Your kidneys filter wastes an... | What I need to know about Living with Kidney Failure |
What are the treatments for What I need to know about Living with Kidney Failure ? | Learning about different treatments for kidney failure will help you choose the one that best fits your lifestyle. Talk with your doctor and people on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis to learn about the pros and cons of each treatment. Ask your doctor about the transplant waiting list and about medicines required af... | What I need to know about Living with Kidney Failure |
What to do for What I need to know about Living with Kidney Failure ? | Eating the right foods can help you feel better when you are on dialysis or have a kidney transplant. Staying healthy with kidney failure requires watching how much of these elements are included in your diet:
- Protein is in many foods you eat. Protein is in foods from animals and plants. Most diets i... | What I need to know about Living with Kidney Failure |
What to do for What I need to know about Living with Kidney Failure ? | #NAME? | What I need to know about Living with Kidney Failure |
What is (are) What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | Diarrhea is frequent, loose, and watery bowel movements. Bowel movements, also called stools, are body wastes passed through the rectum and anus. Stools contain what is left after your digestive system absorbs nutrients and fluids from what you eat and drink. If your body does not absorb the fluids, or if your digestiv... | What I need to know about Diarrhea |
What causes What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | Causes of diarrhea include
- bacteria from contaminated food or water - viruses that cause illnesses such as the flu - parasites, which are tiny organisms found in contaminated food or water - medicines such as antibiotics - problems digesting certain foods - diseases that affect the stomach, smal... | What I need to know about Diarrhea |
What are the symptoms of What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | In addition to passing frequent, loose stools, other possible symptoms include
- cramps or pain in the abdomenthe area between the chest and hips - an urgent need to use the bathroom - loss of bowel control
You may feel sick to your stomach or become dehydrated. If a virus or bacteri... | What I need to know about Diarrhea |
How to diagnose What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | To find the cause of diarrhea, the health care provider may
- perform a physical exam - ask about any medicines you are taking - test your stool or blood to look for bacteria, parasites, or other signs of disease or infection - ask you to stop eating certain foods to see whether your diarrhea goes a... | What I need to know about Diarrhea |
What are the treatments for What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | Diarrhea is treated by replacing lost fluids, salts, and minerals to prevent dehydration.
Taking medicine to stop diarrhea can be helpful in some cases. Medicines you can buy over the counter without a prescription include loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate). Stop ... | What I need to know about Diarrhea |
What to do for What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | To prevent dehydration when you have diarrhea, it is important to drink plenty of water, but you also need to drink fluids that contain sodium, chloride, and potassium.
- Adults should drink water, fruit juices, sports drinks, sodas without caffeine, and salty broths. - Children should drink oral rehy... | What I need to know about Diarrhea |
How to prevent What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | Two types of diarrhea can be preventedrotavirus diarrhea and travelers diarrhea.
Rotavirus Diarrhea
Two vaccines, RotaTeq and Rotarix, protect against rotavirusa common virus that causes diarrhea in babies and children. RotaTeq is given to babies in three doses at 2, 4, and 6 months of... | What I need to know about Diarrhea |
What to do for What I need to know about Diarrhea ? | - Diarrhea is frequent, loose, and watery bowel movements. - Acute diarrhea is a common problem. It usually lasts only 1 or 2 days, but it may last longer. - Being dehydrated means your body does not have enough fluid to work properly. Dehydration can be serious, especially for children, older adults, and people with... | What I need to know about Diarrhea |
What is (are) Viral Hepatitis: A through E and Beyond ? | Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. Several different viruses, named the hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses, cause viral hepatitis.
All of these viruses cause acute, or short-term, viral hepatitis. The hepatitis B, C, and D viruses can also cause chronic hepatitis, in which... | Viral Hepatitis: A through E and Beyond |
What are the symptoms of Viral Hepatitis: A through E and Beyond ? | Symptoms include
- jaundice, which causes a yellowing of the skin and eyes - fatigue - abdominal pain - loss of appetite - nausea - vomiting - diarrhea - low grade fever - headache
However, some people do not have symptoms. | Viral Hepatitis: A through E and Beyond |
What to do for Viral Hepatitis: A through E and Beyond ? | - Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E viruses. - Depending on the type of virus, viral hepatitis is spread through contaminated food or water, contact with infected blood, sexual contact with an infected person, or from mother to child during childbirth. - Vaccines of... | Viral Hepatitis: A through E and Beyond |
What causes Viral Hepatitis: A through E and Beyond ? | Some cases of viral hepatitis cannot be attributed to the hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E viruses, or even the less common viruses that can infect the liver, such as cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, herpesvirus, parvovirus, and adenovirus. These cases are called non-AE hepatitis. Scientists continue to study the causes ... | Viral Hepatitis: A through E and Beyond |
What is (are) Cushing's Syndrome ? | Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes called hypercortisolism, Cushing's syndrome is relatively rare and most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50. People who are obese and have type 2 diabetes, along with poorly c... | Cushing's Syndrome |
What are the symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome ? | Signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome vary, but most people with the disorder have upper body obesity, a rounded face, increased fat around the neck, and relatively slender arms and legs. Children tend to be obese with slowed growth rates.
Other signs appear in the skin, which becomes fragile and th... | Cushing's Syndrome |
What causes Cushing's Syndrome ? | Cushing's syndrome occurs when the body's tissues are exposed to high levels of cortisol for too long. Many people develop Cushing's syndrome because they take glucocorticoids-steroid hormones that are chemically similar to naturally produced cortisolsuch as prednisone for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other... | Cushing's Syndrome |
How to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome ? | Diagnosis is based on a review of a person's medical history, a physical examination, and laboratory tests. X rays of the adrenal or pituitary glands can be useful in locating tumors.
Tests to Diagnose Cushing's Syndrome
No single lab test is perfect and usually several are needed. The... | Cushing's Syndrome |
What are the treatments for Cushing's Syndrome ? | Treatment depends on the specific reason for excess cortisol and may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or the use of cortisol-inhibiting drugs. If the cause is long-term use of glucocorticoid hormones to treat another disorder, the doctor will gradually reduce the dosage to the lowest dose adequate for control ... | Cushing's Syndrome |
What to do for Cushing's Syndrome ? | - Cushing's syndrome is a disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. - Typical signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome include upper body obesity, a rounded face, skin that bruises easily and heals poorly, weakened bones, excess body hair growth and menstrual i... | Cushing's Syndrome |
How to diagnose Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis ? | NASH is usually first suspected in a person who is found to have elevations in liver tests that are included in routine blood test panels, such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST). When further evaluation shows no apparent reason for liver disease (such as medications, viral hepatitis,... | Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis |
What are the symptoms of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis ? | NASH is usually a silent disease with few or no symptoms. Patients generally feel well in the early stages and only begin to have symptomssuch as fatigue, weight loss, and weaknessonce the disease is more advanced or cirrhosis develops. The progression of NASH can take years, even decades. The process can stop and, in ... | Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis |
What causes Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis ? | Although NASH has become more common, its underlying cause is still not clear. It most often occurs in persons who are middle-aged and overweight or obese. Many patients with NASH have elevated blood lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides, and many have diabetes or prediabetes, but not every obese person or ever... | Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis |
What are the treatments for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis ? | Currently, no specific therapies for NASH exist. The most important recommendations given to persons with this disease are to
- reduce their weight (if obese or overweight) - follow a balanced and healthy diet - increase physical activity - avoid alcohol - avoid unnecessary medications
... | Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis |
What to do for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis ? | - Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is fat in the liver, with inflammation and damage. - NASH occurs in people who drink little or no alcohol and affects 2 to 5 percent of Americans, especially people who are middle-aged and overweight or obese. - NASH can occur in children. - People who have NASH may feel well an... | Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis |
How to diagnose Your Diabetes Care Records ? | Test Instructions Results or Dates A1C test - Have this blood test at least twice a year. Your result will tell you what your average blood glucose level was for the past 2 to 3 months. Date: __________ A1C: __________ Next test: __________ Blood lipid (fats) lab tests... | Your Diabetes Care Records |
What is (are) Henoch-Schnlein Purpura ? | Henoch-Schnlein purpura is a disease that causes small blood vessels in the body to become inflamed and leak. The primary symptom is a rash that looks like many small raised bruises. HSP can also affect the kidneys, digestive tract, and joints. HSP can occur any time in life, but it is most common in children between 2... | Henoch-Schnlein Purpura |
What causes Henoch-Schnlein Purpura ? | Henoch-Schnlein purpura is caused by an abnormal immune system response in which the bodys immune system attacks the bodys own cells and organs. Usually, the immune system makes antibodies, or proteins, to protect the body from foreign substances such as bacteria or viruses. In HSP, these antibodies attack the blood ve... | Henoch-Schnlein Purpura |
What are the symptoms of Henoch-Schnlein Purpura ? | The symptoms of HSP include the following:
- Rash. Leaking blood vessels in the skin cause a rash that looks like bruises or small red dots on the legs, arms, and buttocks. The rash may first look like hives and then change to look like bruises, and it may spread to the chest, back, and face. The rash ... | Henoch-Schnlein Purpura |
What are the complications of Henoch-Schnlein Purpura ? | In children, the risk of kidney damage leading to long-term problems may be as high as 15 percent, but kidney failure affects only about 1 percent of children with HSP.1 Up to 40 percent of adults with HSP will have CKD or kidney failure within 15 years after diagnosis.3
A rare complication of HSP is i... | Henoch-Schnlein Purpura |
How to diagnose Henoch-Schnlein Purpura ? | A diagnosis of HSP is suspected when a person has the characteristic rash and one of the following:
- abdominal pain - joint pain - antibody deposits on the skin - hematuria or proteinuria
Antibody deposits on the skin can confirm the diagnosis of HSP. These deposits can be detected... | Henoch-Schnlein Purpura |
What are the treatments for Henoch-Schnlein Purpura ? | No specific treatment for HSP exists. The main goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms such as joint pain, abdominal pain, and swelling. People with kidney involvement may receive treatment aimed at preventing long-term kidney disease.
Treatment is rarely required for the rash. Joint pain is often tre... | Henoch-Schnlein Purpura |
What to do for Henoch-Schnlein Purpura ? | Eating, diet, and nutrition have not been shown to play a role in causing or preventing HSP. | Henoch-Schnlein Purpura |
What to do for Henoch-Schnlein Purpura ? | - Henoch-Schnlein purpura (HSP) is a disease that causes small blood vessels in the body to become inflamed and leak. - HSP is caused by an abnormal immune system response in which the bodys immune system attacks the bodys own cells and organs. The factors that cause this immune system response are not known. - The s... | Henoch-Schnlein Purpura |
What is (are) Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | Childhood nephrotic syndrome is not a disease in itself; rather, it is a group of symptoms that
- indicate kidney damageparticularly damage to the glomeruli, the tiny units within the kidney where blood is filtered - result in the release of too much protein from the body into the urine
... | Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome |
What is (are) Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Every day, the kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed of wastes and extra fluid. Children produce less urine than adu... | Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome |
What causes Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | While idiopathic, or unknown, diseases are the most common cause of primary childhood nephrotic syndrome, researchers have linked certain diseases and some specific genetic changes that damage the kidneys with primary childhood nephrotic syndrome.
The cause of secondary childhood nephrotic syndrome is ... | Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome |
What are the symptoms of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | The signs and symptoms of childhood nephrotic syndrome may include
- edemaswelling, most often in the legs, feet, or ankles and less often in the hands or face - albuminuriawhen a childs urine has high levels of albumin - hypoalbuminemiawhen a childs blood has low levels of albumin - hyperlipidemiaw... | Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome |
What are the complications of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | The complications of childhood nephrotic syndrome may include
- infection. When the kidneys are damaged, a child is more likely to develop infections because the body loses proteins that normally protect against infection. Health care providers will prescribe medications to treat infections. Children w... | Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome |
How to diagnose Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | A health care provider diagnoses childhood nephrotic syndrome with
- a medical and family history - a physical exam - urine tests - a blood test - ultrasound of the kidney - kidney biopsy
Medical and Family History
Taking a medical and family history is one of the... | Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome |
What are the treatments for Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | Health care providers will decide how to treat childhood nephrotic syndrome based on the type:
- primary childhood nephrotic syndrome: medications - secondary childhood nephrotic syndrome: treat the underlying illness or disease - congenital nephrotic syndrome: medications, surgery to remove one or b... | Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome |
How to prevent Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | Researchers have not found a way to prevent childhood nephrotic syndrome when the cause is idiopathic or congenital. | Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome |
What to do for Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | Children who have nephrotic syndrome may need to make changes to their diet, such as
- limiting the amount of sodium, often from salt, they take in each day - reducing the amount of liquids they drink each day - eating a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol to help control elevated cholesterol l... | Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome |
What to do for Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome ? | - Childhood nephrotic syndrome is not a disease in itself; rather, it is a group of symptoms that - indicate kidney damageparticularly damage to the glomeruli, the tiny units within the kidney where blood is filtered - result in the release of too much protein from the body into the urine - The two types of ... | Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome |
What is (are) Mntriers Disease ? | Mntriers disease causes the ridges along the inside of the stomach wallcalled rugaeto enlarge, forming giant folds in the stomach lining. The rugae enlarge because of an overgrowth of mucous cells in the stomach wall.
In a normal stomach, mucous cells in the rugae release protein-containing mucus. The ... | Mntriers Disease |
What causes Mntriers Disease ? | Scientists are unsure about what causes Mntriers disease; however, researchers think that most people acquire, rather than inherit, the disease. In extremely rare cases, siblings have developed Mntriers disease as children, suggesting a genetic link.
Studies suggest that people with Mntriers disease ha... | Mntriers Disease |
Who is at risk for Mntriers Disease? ? | Mntriers disease is rare. The disease is more common in men than in women. The average age at diagnosis is 55.2 | Mntriers Disease |
What are the symptoms of Mntriers Disease ? | The most common symptom of Mntriers disease is pain in the upper middle part of the abdomen. The abdomen is the area between the chest and hips.
Other signs and symptoms of Mntriers disease may include
- nausea and frequent vomiting - diarrhea - loss of appetite - extreme weight los... | Mntriers Disease |
How to diagnose Mntriers Disease ? | Health care providers base the diagnosis of Mntriers disease on a combination of symptoms, lab findings, findings on upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, and stomach biopsy results. A health care provider will begin the diagnosis of Mntriers disease by taking a patients medical and family history and performing a phy... | Mntriers Disease |
What are the treatments for Mntriers Disease ? | Treatment may include medications, IV protein, blood transfusions, and surgery.
Medications
Health care providers may prescribe the anticancer medication cetuximab (Erbitux) to treat Mntriers disease. Studies have shown that cetuximab blocks the activity of epidermal growth factor rece... | Mntriers Disease |
What to do for Mntriers Disease ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing Mntriers disease. In some cases, a health care provider may prescribe a high-protein diet to offset the loss of protein due to Mntriers disease. Some people with severe malnutrition may require IV nutrition, which is called... | Mntriers Disease |
What to do for Mntriers Disease ? | - Mntriers disease causes the ridges along the inside of the stomach wallcalled rugaeto enlarge, forming giant folds in the stomach lining. The rugae enlarge because of an overgrowth of mucous cells in the stomach wall. - Scientists are unsure about what causes Mntriers disease; however, researchers think that most pe... | Mntriers Disease |
What is (are) Diverticular Disease ? | Diverticular disease is a condition that occurs when a person has problems from small pouches, or sacs, that have formed and pushed outward through weak spots in the colon wall. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Multiple pouches are called diverticula.
The colon is part of the large intestine. The l... | Diverticular Disease |
What is (are) Diverticular Disease ? | When a person has diverticula that do not cause diverticulitis or diverticular bleeding, the condition is called diverticulosis. Most people with diverticulosis do not have symptoms. Some people with diverticulosis have constipation or diarrhea. People may also have chronic
- cramping or pain in the lo... | Diverticular Disease |
What causes Diverticular Disease ? | Scientists are not certain what causes diverticulosis and diverticular disease. For more than 50 years, the most widely accepted theory was that a low-fiber diet led to diverticulosis and diverticular disease. Diverticulosis and diverticular disease were first noticed in the United States in the early 1900s, around the... | Diverticular Disease |
What is (are) Diverticular Disease ? | Fiber is a substance in foods that comes from plants. Fiber helps soften stool so it moves smoothly through the colon and is easier to pass. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and is found in beans, fruit, and oat products. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and is found in whole-grain products and vegetables. Bo... | Diverticular Disease |
Who is at risk for Diverticular Disease? ? | Diverticulosis becomes more common as people age, particularly in people older than age 50.3 Some people with diverticulosis develop diverticulitis, and the number of cases is increasing. Although diverticular disease is generally thought to be a condition found in older adults, it is becoming more common in people you... | Diverticular Disease |
What are the symptoms of Diverticular Disease ? | People with diverticulitis may have many symptoms, the most common of which is pain in the lower left side of the abdomen. The pain is usually severe and comes on suddenly, though it can also be mild and then worsen over several days. The intensity of the pain can fluctuate. Diverticulitis may also cause
... | Diverticular Disease |
How to diagnose Diverticular Disease ? | Diverticulosis
Health care providers often find diverticulosis during a routine x ray or a colonoscopy, a test used to look inside the rectum and entire colon to screen for colon cancer or polyps or to evaluate the source of rectal bleeding.
Diverticular Disease
Based ... | Diverticular Disease |
What are the treatments for Diverticular Disease ? | A health care provider may treat the symptoms of diverticulosis with a high-fiber diet or fiber supplements, medications, and possibly probiotics. Treatment for diverticular disease varies, depending on whether a person has diverticulitis or diverticular bleeding.
Diverticulosis
High-f... | Diverticular Disease |
What are the treatments for Diverticular Disease ? | Diverticulitis can attack suddenly and cause complications, such as
- an abscessa painful, swollen, pus-filled area just outside the colon wallcaused by infection - a perforationa small tear or hole in the diverticula - peritonitisinflammation of tissues inside the abdomen from pus and stool that lea... | Diverticular Disease |
What to do for Diverticular Disease ? | The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, recommends a dietary fiber intake of 14 grams per 1,000 calories consumed. For instance, for a 2,000-calorie diet, the fiber recommendation is 28 grams per day. The amount of fiber in a food is listed on the foods nutrition facts label. Some of the best sources of fiber inclu... | Diverticular Disease |
What to do for Diverticular Disease ? | - Diverticular disease is a condition that occurs when a person has problems from small pouches, or sacs, that have formed and pushed outward through weak spots in the colon wall. The problems that occur with diverticular disease include diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding. - When a person has diverticula that do... | Diverticular Disease |
What is (are) Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis ? | Microscopic colitis is an inflammation of the colon that a health care provider can see only with a microscope. Inflammation is the bodys normal response to injury, irritation, or infection of tissues. Microscopic colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel diseasethe general name for diseases that cause irritation and inf... | Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis |
What is (are) Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis ? | The colon is part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anusa 1-inch-long opening through which stool leaves the body. Organs that make up the GI tract are the
- mouth - esophagus - stomach - small intestine - large intes... | Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis |
What causes Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis ? | The exact cause of microscopic colitis is unknown. Several factors may play a role in causing microscopic colitis. However, most scientists believe that microscopic colitis results from an abnormal immune-system response to bacteria that normally live in the colon. Scientists have proposed other causes, including
... | Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis |
What are the symptoms of Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis ? | The most common symptom of microscopic colitis is chronic, watery, nonbloody diarrhea. Episodes of diarrhea can last for weeks, months, or even years. However, many people with microscopic colitis may have long periods without diarrhea. Other signs and symptoms of microscopic colitis can include
- a st... | Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis |
How to diagnose Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis ? | A pathologista doctor who specializes in examining tissues to diagnose diseasesdiagnoses microscopic colitis based on the findings of multiple biopsies taken throughout the colon. Biopsy is a procedure that involves taking small pieces of tissue for examination with a microscope. The pathologist examines the colon tiss... | Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis |
What are the treatments for Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis ? | Treatment depends on the severity of symptoms. The gastroenterologist will
- review the medications the person is taking - make recommendations to change or stop certain medications - recommend that the person quit smoking
The gastroenterologist may prescribe medications to help cont... | Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis |
What to do for Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis ? | To help reduce symptoms, a health care provider may recommend the following dietary changes:
- avoid foods and drinks that contain caffeine or artificial sugars - drink plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration during episodes of diarrhea - eat a milk-free diet if the person is also lactose intolerant... | Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis |
How to prevent Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis ? | Researchers do not know how to prevent microscopic colitis. However, researchers do believe that people who follow the recommendations of their health care provider may be able to prevent relapses of microscopic colitis. | Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis |
Who is at risk for Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis? ? | No. Unlike the other inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis does not increase a persons risk of getting colon cancer. | Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis |
What to do for Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis ? | - Microscopic colitis is an inflammation of the colon that a health care provider can see only with a microscope. - The two types of microscopic colitis are collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis. - The exact cause of microscopic colitis is unknown. - Microscopic colitis is most common in females age 50 years o... | Microscopic Colitis: Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis |
What is (are) Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | Cyclic vomiting syndrome, sometimes referred to as CVS, is an increasingly recognized disorder with sudden, repeated attacksalso called episodesof severe nausea, vomiting, and physical exhaustion that occur with no apparent cause. The episodes can last from a few hours to several days. Episodes can be so severe that a ... | Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome |
What is (are) Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anusthe opening through which stool leaves the body. The body digests food using the movement of muscles in the GI tract, along with the release of hormones and enzymes. Cyclic vomiting syndrome affects the upper GI tract, w... | Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome |
What causes Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | The cause of cyclic vomiting syndrome is unknown. However, some experts believe that some possible problems with bodily functions may contribute to the cause, such as the following:
- gastrointestinal motilitythe way food moves through the digestive system - central nervous system functionincludes the... | Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome |
How many people are affected by Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | Cyclic vomiting syndrome is more common in children than adults, although reports of the syndrome in adults have increased in recent years.1 Usually, children are about 5 years old when diagnosed with cyclic vomiting syndrome, which occurs in every three out of 100,000 children.2 | Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome |
What are the symptoms of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | The main symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome are severe nausea and sudden vomiting lasting hours to days. A person may also experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- retching, or making an attempt to vomit - heaving or gagging - lack of appetite - abdominal pain - diarrhea - fever - di... | Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome |
What are the complications of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | The severe vomiting and retching that define cyclic vomiting syndrome increase the chance of developing several complications, including dehydration, esophagitis, a Mallory-Weiss tear, and tooth decay.
- Dehydration may occur when a person does not replace fluids that were lost because of vomiting and ... | Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome |
What are the symptoms of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | People who have any signs or symptoms of severe dehydration should call or see a health care provider right away:
- excessive thirst - dark-colored urine - infrequent urination - lethargy, dizziness, or faintness - dry skin
Infants, children, older adults, and people with weak immu... | Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome |
How to diagnose Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | A specific test to diagnose cyclic vomiting syndrome does not exist; instead, a health care provider will rule out other conditions and diagnose the syndrome based upon
- a medical and family history - a physical exam - a pattern or cycle of symptoms - blood tests - urine tests - imaging tests - ... | Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome |
What are the treatments for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | A health care provider may refer patients to a gastroenterologist for treatment.
People with cyclic vomiting syndrome should get plenty of rest and take medications to prevent a vomiting episode, stop an episode in progress, speed up recovery, or relieve associated symptoms.
The health... | Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome |
How to prevent Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | A person should stay away from known triggers, especially during the well phase, as well as
- get adequate sleep to prevent exhaustion - treat sinus problems or allergies - seek help on reducing stress and anxiety - avoid foods that trigger episodes or foods with additives
A health ... | Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome |
What to do for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ? | During the prodrome and vomiting phases of cyclic vomiting syndrome, a person will generally take in little or no nutrition by mouth. During the recovery phase, the person may be quite hungry as soon as the vomiting stops. As eating resumes, a person or his or her family should watch for the return of nausea. In some c... | Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome |
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