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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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This is a disease that affects the large intestine and the rectum. The Ulcerative Colitis refers to the inflammation in the innermost lining of the large intestine. The main function of the large intestine is to absorb water from indigestible food matter in the body before throwing away any waste. Hence, the large intestine is a vital part of our body. If left untreated, the disease increases the risk of colon cancer.
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Diarrhea with blood or pus: A person suffering fro...more
Symptoms:
Diarrhea with blood or pus: A person suffering fro...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Anterior most transparent layer of the eye is called cornea. It is an extremely useful layer for refraction and protection of the eye.
Any trauma, foreign body or chemical etc can invade the integrity of this layer and can be invaded by bacteria, fungus or virus, resulting in the corneal ulcer. Sometimes, due to hypoxia induced by contact lenses too can result in a corneal ulcer.
Depending on the clinical presentation, a doctor diagnoses the cause of the ulcer and start the the...more
Any trauma, foreign body or chemical etc can invade the integrity of this layer and can be invaded by bacteria, fungus or virus, resulting in the corneal ulcer. Sometimes, due to hypoxia induced by contact lenses too can result in a corneal ulcer.
Depending on the clinical presentation, a doctor diagnoses the cause of the ulcer and start the the...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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General Physician•Ahmedabad
There may be times when we get completely drained and fatigued and may feel like our insides could jump out because of the pain that we have in our stomachs. We may dismiss the issue as unimportant or due to a stressful day at work, and may think the stomach pain could be because of the extra spicy food we love to have every once in a while. However, a lot of people may tend to ignore this symptom and that is when stomach ache may turn out to be actually because of a peptic ulcer.
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Living with ulcerative colitis can be very challenging. Patients of this disease will have to deal with pain in the abdomen and several digestive related issues in their daily lives. It is known to adversely impact the digestive tract. There can be extreme discomfort at the time of flare-ups. A patient can find life extremely difficult while dealing with symptoms like abdominal pain, fever, weight loss, and chronic diarrhea.
What is Ulcerative colitis (UC)?
It is a serious inflammat...more
What is Ulcerative colitis (UC)?
It is a serious inflammat...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Peptic Ulcers are sores that develop in the lining of a stomach, small intestine or lower oesophagus. They usually crop as a result of inflammation caused by bacteria and also due to erosion from stomach acids. Peptic Ulcers affecting the stomach are also known as gastric ulcer, one in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer and an ulcer occurring in the oesophagus is called an oesophageal cancer.
Talking about the causes, symptoms, tests and exams related to it and treatment options f...more
Talking about the causes, symptoms, tests and exams related to it and treatment options f...more
Last Updated: 10 years ago• Featured Tip
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मुंह के छालों से बचने के घरेलू उपचार
शहद में मुलहठी का चूर्ण मिलाकर इसका लेप मुंह के छालों पर करें और लार को मुंह से बाहर टपकने दें।
मुंह में छाले होने पर अडूसा के 2-3 पत्तों को चबाकर उनका रस चूसना चाहिए।
छाले होने पर कत्था और मुलहठी का चूर्ण और शहद मिलाकर मुंह के छालों परलगाने चाहिए।
अमलतास की फली मज्जा को धनिये के साथ पीसकर थोड़ा कत्था मिलाकर मुंह में रखिए। या केवल अमलतास के गूदे को मुंहमें रखने से मुंह के छाले दूर हो जाते हैं।
अमरूद के मुलायम पत्तों में...more
शहद में मुलहठी का चूर्ण मिलाकर इसका लेप मुंह के छालों पर करें और लार को मुंह से बाहर टपकने दें।
मुंह में छाले होने पर अडूसा के 2-3 पत्तों को चबाकर उनका रस चूसना चाहिए।
छाले होने पर कत्था और मुलहठी का चूर्ण और शहद मिलाकर मुंह के छालों परलगाने चाहिए।
अमलतास की फली मज्जा को धनिये के साथ पीसकर थोड़ा कत्था मिलाकर मुंह में रखिए। या केवल अमलतास के गूदे को मुंहमें रखने से मुंह के छाले दूर हो जाते हैं।
अमरूद के मुलायम पत्तों में...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Mouth ulcers, which sometimes show up on your tongue as tongue ulcers, can be painful and annoying. These ulcers are usually red or yellow and can make it tough to eat, drink, and talk.
Tongue ulcers are relatively common and usually go away on their own within a week or two. A sore tongue is often just a temporary and minor irritation, but it can still be bothersome and even painful. Along with soreness, the tongue can also have:
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Surgical Gastroenterologist•Delhi
The stomach has a smooth mucosal lining, which also provides a protective layer for the stomach tissue. There are various acids and chemicals that flow through the stomach, and this protective layer provides the stomach tissue adequate protection. However, due to various conditions, this lining can develop ulcers or sores or breaks which disrupts the continuity of the mucosal lining. This can allow the acids and chemicals access to further degrade the mucosal lining.
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Ulcer pain can be uneasy and unbearable at times. It is caused by a bacterium known as the H. Pylori. Pain medication, lifestyle changes, and healthy eating habits can ensure pain relief from this condition. Here is a list of 4 best ways to get instant pain relief from an ulcer:
Medication - H. Pylori is often found in the digestive tract. Doctors suggest various combinations of antibiotics kill this bacterium. Some of those include tetracycline, levofloxacin, metronidazole, and tinidaz...more
Medication - H. Pylori is often found in the digestive tract. Doctors suggest various combinations of antibiotics kill this bacterium. Some of those include tetracycline, levofloxacin, metronidazole, and tinidaz...more
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