Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a painful condition that causes one or more of these symptoms within the abdomen; diarrhea, constipation, cramping and bloating. IBS affects the Large Intestine where stool is stored. Although IBS is very painful, it is not a disease. It is called a functional disorder, which means that the Large Intestine is not functioning properly, which causes the discomfort within the abdomen. Women are known to show the...more
Irritable Bowel Syndrome causes a wide array of unpleasant symptoms like stomach cramps, gas, diarrhea, and even constipation. It develops due to different reasons and about 15 percent of the population in the United States has this disease. Long term Irritable Bowl Syndrome can cause depression and hemorriods.IBS is a disease that can easily be misdiagnosed because there currently is no laboratory test or imaging test that doctors can use to...more
Irritable Bowel Syndrome causes a wide array of unpleasant symptoms like stomach cramps, gas, diarrhea, and even constipation. It develops due to different reasons and about 15 percent of the population in the United States has this disease. Long term Irritable Bowl Syndrome can cause depression and hemorriods.Spastic colon specifically refers to the muscles in the small and large intestines and how they can contract uncontrollably, leading to cramps and diarrhea or constipation. Imagine your hand opening and closing quickly and without your control, and you have an idea of how spastic colon works. The condition keeps the intestine and the bowels from properly working, leaving the sufferer feeling bloated, weak and otherwise miserable.A sufferer can help IBS by limiting intake of certain foods and beverages, such as caffeine, alcohol, and milk products. Some sufferers are more sensitive to certain foods than others. Recognizing what foods trigger symptoms is an important part of awareness and the first step to recovery.Below are a summary of some of the ingredients Bavolex contains. Lemon Balms is a herb from the mint family. It is often taken after a meal to relive gas and...more
HELLP syndrome is usually a condition affecting pregnant women, characterized by a triad of hemolytic anaemia, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count. It's invariably associated with substantial B.P during pregnancy.HELLP syndrome is a rare disorder and is largely asymptomatic till complications arise. It most generally presents as pain from...more
If you suffer from constant attacks of constipation, diarrhea, or both you're not alone. If these symptoms occur frequently around potentially stressful situations; you probably have a condition named Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome attacks many around the world, and oddly more women than men are affected. For all those...more
Cauda Equina Syndrome is a rare but serious condition that requires a quick diagnosis and urgent treatment. If medical professionals fail to do so, you will understandably be feeling angry and upset about the level of care you received. You will also probably have a number of questions you would like answered. For example, why was your condition poorly managed? Have you been the victim of medical negligence? And if so, are you able to make a claim for compensation?In this article we take a look at these queries, helping you understand whether you could be entitled to make a medical negligence claim.Who can claim for Cauda Equina Syndrome negligence? All medical professionals have a duty of care towards their patients. This means they must at the very least provide their patients with an acceptable standard of medical care (as judged by a responsible body of medical men). With regards to Cauda Equina Syndrome, an 'acceptable standard of medical care' would generally involve medical professionals:-- Recognising the signs and symptoms of spinal compression; - Carrying out a physical examination to help determine a diagnosis; - Carrying out further diagnostic tests if spinal...more
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a disease that is estimated to affect 15% of the population in the United States today. There are many IBS symptoms that can help to diagnose the disease, but there currently is no cure. The disease is one that can easily...more
What is carpal tunnel syndrome and how does this condition affect those who have it? This syndrome is a medical condition that affects the wrists. The wrist of the body is surrounded by tendons and some other supportive cells, and there is a small...more
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Begone! Info about this unpleasant disease you will get in this article. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex disease caused by a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. In fact Irritable Bowel Syndrome does not cause...more
Difficulty with urinating in public toilets can be found in men more frequently than in women. Men frequently have such difficulties when using an open urinal. For some of them is already enough to understand that someone may get into the toilet and...more
As our technological advances grow, it is certain that our eyes become more and more exposed to some sort of monitors - whether they be at home or at work. We are constantly looking into one screen or another, like: our computers, smart phone,...more
What are the causes of restless leg syndrome? This is one of the most frequently asked of those who have relatives and friends of those affected by this disease. Before we offer you some of the most common responses, it is important to first...more