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Gastroenterology. A fecal impaction or an impacted bowel is a solid, immobile bulk of feces that can develop in the rectum as a result of chronic constipation [ 1] (a related term is fecal loading which refers to a large volume of stool in the rectum of any consistency). [ 2] Fecal impaction is a common result of neurogenic bowel dysfunction ...
Click through to see the shocking before and after images: The main side effects heroin causes on appearance according to New Health Advisor are: Weight loss due to loss of appetite, or because a ...
According to Dr. Nathan Sundgren, associate medical director of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) who treated the babies, the sisters are now all between 6.5 to 7 pounds, and "doing great."
It is a common cause of diarrhea in those who are hospitalized and is frequently associated with antibiotic use. [32] Staphylococcus aureus infectious diarrhea may also occur in those who have used antibiotics. [33] Acute "traveler's diarrhea" is usually a type of bacterial gastroenteritis, while the persistent form is usually parasitic. [34]
Oral rehydration therapy ( ORT) is a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially due to diarrhea. [ 1] It involves drinking water with modest amounts of sugar and salts, specifically sodium and potassium. [ 1] Oral rehydration therapy can also be given by a nasogastric tube. [ 1]
Shigellosis. Shigellosis (Historically the disease usually referred to as Dysentery) is an infection of the intestines caused by Shigella bacteria. [ 1][ 3] Symptoms generally start one to two days after exposure and include diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and feeling the need to pass stools even when the bowels are empty. [ 1]
Eat fermented foods. Dr. Rao recommends adding fermented foods such as kimchi, miso and kombucha to your diet. Some studies have shown that the p robiotic benefits of these foods can help with ...
Mechanically induced Roemheld syndrome is characterized by pressure in the epigastric and left hypochondriac region. Often the pressure is in the fundus of the stomach, the esophagus or distention of the bowel. It is believed this leads to elevation of the diaphragm, and secondary displacement of the heart. This reduces the ability of the heart ...