Diarrhea

muscle or the intestine by irritating the muscle or stimulating the colonic intramural plexus. Drug also increases fluid build up in intestine and colon. Adverse reactions. CNS: dizziness, muscle weakness. GI: abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea with high doses. Metabolic; fluid and electrolyte imbalances, alkalosis, hypokalemia. Musculoskeletal: tetany. Interactions. Drug-drug. Antacids: Premature dissolution of enteric coating may cause dyspepsia or gastric…

There are many factors in malnutrition in third world countries. Some of the factors that contribute in malnutrition are: lack of knowledge, poverty, unstable governments, war, health services, and inadequate diets. These factors are very important and are the main reasons for malnutrition in these countries. Most of the nutrient problems occur while they are younger because they cannot care for themselves. There are ways that are being addressed to help solve these problem through organizations…

contraceptives and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are associated with the exacerbation of symptoms (DX & MGMNT). CD is diagnosed using multiple sources: There is a physical examination and history. Findings of CD may include a family history of CD, diarrhea which may be bloody at times, fever, pain, fatigue, and tenderness in the abdomen. Lab tests are used to find problems that may be linked to Crohn’s disease such as: blood protein levels, sedimentation rate, mineral levels, red…

According to Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America they say, “Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, usually affect as many as 1.4 million Americans, most of whom are diagnosed before age 30.” Even though both diseases have numerous symptoms alike, they have a lot of complicated differences. For example according to the CCFA, “Ulcerative colitis is limited to the large intestine (known as the colon) and the rectum”. Crohns Disease “affects…

In Ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta were bitter rivals. Athens’ power relied mainly on its navy while Sparta relied mainly on land power. The warriors of Sparta were the most powerful land army of the time. This rivalry both on land and at sea led to the Peloponnesian Wars in 431 BC. Brutal warfare ensued for twenty-seven years, eventually leading to the downfall of Athens. There are many theories as to the reason for Athens demise. One such theory would be the mysterious plague that ravaged…

“Short-term effects of breastfeeding” of World Health Organization studies the effect of breastfeeding on respiratory infections and diarrhea disease in young children under the age of five (Horta). The literature search spans many decades between 1966 and 2011. It has found that breastfeeding lowers hospitalization and mortality rates as well as protects against diarrhea and respiratory infections in childhood. Another study, “Breastfeeding and the risk of respiratory tract infections after…

various gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dysuria, and later neurologic symptoms such as vertigo, ataxia, and seizures. Scombroid fish poisoning (SFP), also known as histamine fish poisoning, is due to the consumption of improperly handled/stored fish. The bacterial spoilage of finfish releases high levels of histamines that cause symptoms in humans such as flushing, headaches, bitter taste, cramps, nausea, diarrhea, palpitations, and anxiety, and more severe…

After Salmonella is transmitted to the host, usually from the consumption of contaminated food or through contact with one’s eyes, the infected people usually will show symptoms of headaches, fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps that would last for the duration of four to seven days. Most people will recover, usually without any treatment, after getting sufficient rest and staying hydrated as their immune systems successfully fight off Salmonella…

difficile) What is Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)? http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/id-mi/cdiff-eng.php This resource by the Public Health Agency in Canada, describes what CDIFF is (an infection that causes diarrhea and colitis), how individuals get CDIFF, the signs of symptoms of it, and how the use of antibiotics contributes to causing CDIFF. This is a good reliable source because it shows that other countries along with the US are on one accord in the treatment…

develop the perianal symptoms including fissures (anal skin tears), skin tags, fistulae (that abnormal connection between the anus and the intestine), abscess (infected fluid or pus). Other Crohn’s disease symptoms include – • Abdominal tenderness • Diarrhea • Fatigue • Fever • Rectal…