Archive for July, 2010
What is colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is a test that looks inside the colon. The doctor generally uses an instrument called colonoscope that helps them to perform a colonoscopy procedure. Colonoscopy helps in the investigation of the following diseases of the colon. Colonoscopy is recommended when a disease of colon is concerned and after effects of a colonoscopy should [...]
Treatment of diarrhea
Diarrhea treatment involves intravenous link to body in case of severe dehydration to accommodate salts and mineral loss from the body. Since diarrhea is caused by viruses so sometimes it is cured without having any antibiotic. If antibiotics are selected properly, they lessen the severity of the disease.
Symptoms of diarrhea
Diarrhea is sometimes called intestinal flu which may last several days. It results due to number of viruses that affect bowel movement and thus lead to liquid stools. This inflammation is usually associated with nausea, vomiting and cramping abdominal pain.
Causes of diarrhea
Causes of diarrhea especially acute diarrhea are parasitic, bacterial or viral infection while chronic diarrhea is caused by irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease which can be treated by taking foods for diarrhea that include a complete package of diet for diarrhea.
What Is Hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy is defined as the surgical removal of the most important organ, a female reproductive organ called the uterus. Mostly hysterectomy is performed on women between 20 and 49 ages. There are generally two types of hysterectomy i.e. partial hysterectomy and the total hysterectomy. In partial hysterectomy, only the uterus is removed and the ovaries [...]
Treatment of migraine | Treatment of Migraine Headaches
Symptoms and pain of migraine headaches can be relieved by migraine headache treatment. It will prevent further attacks of migraine. Two approaches are used to treat migraine i.e. Abortive and preventive. The main objective of abortive migraine treatment is to stop it once it starts in patient.
Causes of anemia
Any process which hinders the normal life span of red blood cells of our body can cause anemia. Normal life span of red blood cells is 120 days. Red blood cells are usually formed in bone marrow. Anemia is caused by two pathways. which are: Decrease in red blood cells production Blood loss or destruction
Symptoms of anemia
Some anemia patients show no symptoms. In case of longstanding or chronic anemia the body learns to adjust with low oxygen levels and the patient does not feel different unless the anemia condition becomes severe. On the other hand, in case of acute anemia, patient develops anemia symptoms quickly. An anemic person feels weak and [...]