Hyperosmotic Laxatives: Treating Constipation With Glycerin (Glycerol) Suppositories?
Constipation is a common problem in the Western society and this stems from the types of foods that we consume in most cases. Our diets are heavy in starches and...
Appendectomy (Appendix Surgery) Vs. Antibiotics: Can Appendicitis Go Away On Its Own?
Overview Appendicitis is the medical term given for inflammation or infection of the appendix, a small pouch that is attached to and hangs from the colon (large intestine). The exact...
Chronic Gastritis Treatment: Are Antacids Your Only Option?
When it comes to chronic gastritis, some underlying causes can be at the root of why you have the condition. Although antacids are the first-line treatment option for gastritis cases...
Posterior Wall Repair Surgery: Rectoceles And Enteroceles Repair Surgery.
Overview Rectoceles and enteroceles are prolapses of the large and small intestine, respectively, which occur in women due to various factors and end up causing bulges to develop around the vaginal...
Treatment Options for Chronic Pancreatitis During Pregnancy
Chronic pancreatitis is a potentially damaging condition that can occur in patients due to many different reasons. Some of the most likely causes of chronic pancreatitis include excessive alcoholic consumption...
Pain In The Chest, Throat And Upper Body After Vomiting: Why?
When you vomit, chances are you are not in the ideal state of health at the moment. Vomiting is a natural reaction by your body to expel something that will...
Ultroid Hemorrhoid Treatment: Benefits And Side Effects
Overview Hemorrhoids are uncomfortable and even painful masses in the rectum and/or anus which are varicose veins of the venous blood vessels (veins) that drain blood from this part of...
What Could Cause Lower Back And Stomach Pain?
Overview Stomach and lower back pain, separately, can be caused by numerous issues but when the two symptoms occur at the same time the possible pathology can be narrowed down to...
What Causes Fatigue, Loss of Appetite, Weight Loss and Depression?
When presented with a disease profile of fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss and depression, most of my colleagues and I can agree that it would be easier to determine...
Mucus In Stool: Should I Be Worried About My Jelly-Like Poop? Do I Need To See A Doctor?
Poop, stool, feces, or bowel movement — regardless of what you personally call the stuff that emerges from the digestive system, chances are that you don't think about it much...