Colitis Treatment Tips

When the digestive tract is affected by a group of disorders, it is commonly described as IBD or inflammatory bowel disease. It is classified into two main types:

Ulcerative colitis
Crohn s disease.
Symptoms-

Common symptoms associated with both these diseases include a change in

Bowel habits
Diarrhea
Pain in the abdomen
Fatigue
Reduced appetite
Extreme weight loss.
Left untreated, these conditions can be life-threatening. When it comes ...more

What is fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic syndrome which is seen more in females that causes body pain and mental distress. Musculoskeletal pain is seen in the whole body along with weakness, fatigue, mood swings, confusion and memory loss.
Sometimes symptoms can be precipitated by a single event (stress, accident, injury, trauma etc) but the symptoms can build up gradually as well.
Risk factors -

Gender: fibromyalgia is seen more in women than in men.<...more

Diagnosis -
The following may be helpful in diagnosing interstitial cystitis:

Medical history and bladder diary - Your doctor will ask you to describe your symptoms and may ask you to keep a bladder diary, recording the volume of fluids you drink and the volume of urine you pass.
Pelvic exam - During a pelvic exam, your doctor examines your external genitals, vagina and cervix and feels your abdomen to assess your internal pelvic organs. Your doctor may also examine your anus an...more

The medical term bronchial asthma is also referred to as chronic respiratory illness that causes swelling of the air passageways. The main symptoms of the chronic respiratory illness includes shortness of breath, chest tightening, wheezing and coughing. More than 22 million people in the US suffer from this health condition. The main factor that causes asthma is air pollution and it occurs due to allergic reactions of airborne substances.

Important information on bronchial asthma
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A lot of people are switching from regular water to sparkling water, which is considered to be more of a trend. Sparkling water is just carbonated plain water. It is equally hydrating, but with a kick ! The bubbles in the water excite taste buds. But there have been too many debates surrounding the consumption of sparkling water. Tooth enamel erosion, calcium deficiency and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are said to be some of the harmful effects of consuming sparkling water. But there has not ...more

Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a difficult condition. It is difficult to diagnose and though there are treatments that can make life easier, there is no long-term cure. Interstitial cystitis is a lifelong bladder problem, that causes pressure and pain below the belly button. Symptoms can be constant, or they may fluctuate. It causes painful and urgent trips to the bathroom. In severe cases, you may need to urinate about 40 to 60 times in a day.

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Patients suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome experience severe abdominal pain, abdominal bloating along with cramping, gas, constipation and a constant urge to go to the toilet again and again. IBS is a health disorder where the large intestine or the colon is affected. This condition is a chronic one and requires long-term management. The symptoms are usually worse after eating and tend to occur in episodes. Although the disorder cannot be reversed, several symptoms can be managed or contro...more

If you start sneezing, you know there s something wrong with your nose. However, if your stomach hurts, there could be a number of factors behind it. The trouble could lie with your stomach, small intestine, large intestine, spleen, liver, etc. The good news is that most of these conditions are fairly easy to resolve. With Ayurveda, you can use things in your kitchen to treat your pain and get immediate relief. Five of the most common abdominal disorders and ways to treat them with Ayurveda are:...more

In recent years there has been a rise in gastrointestinal disease due to lifestyle changes. Conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver, cancer of colon, liver and pancreas have been affecting the young and the elderly equally.

The advancement of medical science has given rise to a series of laparoscopic surgeries relating to gastrointestinal diseases. These surgeries are minimally invasive compared to open surgeries. Let s have a ...more

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary tract caused by bacteria, occasionally by fungi and in rare cases by viruses. Most UTIs only involve the urethra and bladder, in the lower tract. However, UTIs can involve the ureters and kidneys, in the upper tract which is severe but rare. Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than are men.

Symptoms of a UTI depend on the part of the urinary tract infected. Lower tract UTIs affects the urethra and bladder showing sym...more