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Ulcerative Colitis The Bowel Disease Of Chronic Inflammation A chronic inflammatory bowel disease in which the inner lining of the large intestine (colon or bowel) and rectum become inflamed, Ulcerative colitis is a serious disorder which is characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain, fever, chills and profuse diarrhea. Ulcerative colitis causes both inflammation and sores, also called ulcers, in the lining of the colon and rectum. The ulcerated areas occur in the areas where inflammation has killed off the protective ... Diarrhea The Loose And Watery Story Diarrhea is defined as frequent, loose, watery stools or an abnormal increase in the frequency and water content of the stool. All stools or bowel movements contain water. However, when the water content increases or becomes excessive and the frequency of the stools increase this is known as diarrhea. It is important to know what a normal bowel frequency is for you. For some people three soft formed stools per day is not abnormal. But for others, three stools per day would... Bunions A Boney Toe Problem Bunions or Hallux Valgus as this condition is commonly called in the medical community are a source of foot pain and deformity in many Americans today…particularly women. One of the most common causes of problems of the forefoot, bunions appear as a bump at the base joint (metatarsophalangeal joint) of the big toe and often are swollen and sore. The big toe can drift over towards the remaining toes as the bunion enlarges, particularly placing pressure on the second toe. A ... Everything You Need To Know About Head Lice The common head louse is an actual insect. They look a bit like an ant but, of course, they are a lot smaller. The head louse only lives in the hair on the scalp of humans. Their life is not a long one… only a span of roughly six weeks. Head lice rely on their human hosts for nesting and food. The eggs of the louse are laid very close to the scalp for needed natural warmth and are ingeniously glued on with a natural substance so the newly laid eggs will not fall away from ... Head Lice Treatments Head lice are tiny annoying insects that live off of their human host’s head and neck. Living amongst the human hair head lice have about a thirty day life span. A short life span to be sure, but they make the most of it as the female louse can lay upwards of 200 eggs. Because of the amount of eggs a female can lay in such a short period of time, it’s easy to see that the head louse can infest a persons head in a very short period order. How are infestations treated? ... Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms That Can Challenge Your Lifestyle Identifying the common symptoms for rheumatoid arthritis is the first step in learning more about this disease. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an auto immune disease, which is characterized by inflammation in the lining of the joints and only affects 1 to 2 percent of the population. This disease often begins with middle aged individuals and is more common in women than men; however, don’t be fooled... rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can also develop in children and young adults. Ea... Arthritis Treatments For Man’s Best Friend As an owner of a dog with arthritis, I was happy to find out there are many options for arthritis treatments for dogs. Arthritis affects one in every five adult dogs and is one of the most common sources of chronic pain that veterinarians treat. There are several signs that your dog may display if they are suffering from arthritis. Your dog may favor a limb, sleep more, have difficulty sitting or standing and seem to have stiff or sore joints. Other signs of arthritis in y... Arthritis Signs And Symptoms Tell The Story There are many arthritis signs and symptoms. Arthritis is a disease that is characterized by inflammation of the joints. It is the most common disease in the United States and is classified as a rheumatic disease. This condition means that different individual illnesses with differing factors, treatments, complications and prognosis occurs. They are similar in that they have a tendency to affect the joints, muscles, ligaments, cartilage and may affect internal body areas. ... Gastric Ulcers Signs And Symptoms Gastric ulcers occur when there is a break in the protective lining of the stomach leading to the erosion of the delicate lining of the stomach and intestines. The erosion results in a raw, open and painful sore in the stomach lining. Gastric ulcers occur when there is an imbalance between the amount of stomach acid secreted and an enzyme called pepsin and the natural defenses of the stomach mucosal lining. The Helicobacter Pylori bacterium, a spiral shaped bacterium that ... Heel Spurs – A Boney Problem A heel spur is a condition that affects the largest bone in your foot… your heel. As you might imagine, the heel absorbs a large amount of shock during the course of its workday. A heel spur is a calcium deposit that builds when the plantar fascia pulls away from the heel area of the foot. This calcium deposit is where the ‘spur’ part of the heel spur gets its name. The aforementioned plantar fascia is the band of tissue that runs all along the bottom of the foot. You ... Achilles Tendonitis Affects Your Every Step Your Achilles tendon is the large tendon that connects the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle and ties them to your heel bone. Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon. Like other maladies with the foot, when the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed with tendonitis it can be quite painful and even debilitating. Many times the pain that develops in your Achilles tendon does so over a period of time without any definitive time frame of trauma. With tendonitis your... Stomach Ulcer Basics Affecting millions of Americans each year, a stomach ulcer is a raw, open area in the normal lining of the stomach. Stomach ulcers get their particular name depending on the exact location of the ulcer. For example, a duodenal or peptic ulcer is a stomach ulcer found in the first foot of small intestines past the stomach. A gastric ulcer in located inside the stomach itself. Although duodenal or peptic ulcers are almost always benign, it is important to remember that gastric ... Hiatal Hernia – The Hole In The Diaphragm A Hiatal Hernia, also known as a diaphragmatic hernia, occurs at the opening of the diaphragm where the esophagus connects to the stomach. The esophagus is also referred to as the food pipe since it is responsible for carrying the food from the mouth directly into the stomach. A hernia occurs anytime when one body part pushes its way into another body area where anatomically that body part does not belong. The diaphragm is a large dome-shaped muscular wall which separates... Athlete’s Foot – Athlete Or Not Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that anyone can contract. Athlete’s foot typically appears around and in between the toes of the host foot but certainly is limited to just this area of the foot. In fact, being a fungus, athlete’s foot can spread to other parts of the body such as the hands, the underarms, and the groin. This type of spreading is typically the case if a child touches an infected area then touches another part of the body. The cause of athlete’s stem... Plantar Warts Explained Warts (including plantar warts) are a viral (verruca vulgaris) infection of the skin. They are contracted by coming in direct contact with the virus. If you’ve ever stepped barefoot into a locker room or shower area after your workout, then you have put yourself at risk to come in direct contact with verruca vulgaris. Warts that appear on the bottom of your feet are termed ‘plantar warts’. They are both common and contagious. They aren’t spread through your blood stream... Common Sore Foot Culprits When it comes to sore feet, many of us live with much of the pain and keep going. In fact, the overwhelming number of us will experience some sort of foot problem at one time or another in our lifetime. Of this great number of the population, women are much more likely to suffer from foot pain and problems than men. For any of you gals that like to squeeze into pointed toed shoes and high heels; you know why. Although the numbers related to foot pain are high… there is ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome Can Interrupt Your Hot Date! Spastic colon, spastic colitis, nervous stomach, mucous colitis, or even irritable colon, no matter what you call it Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, can be a debilitating and lifestyle impacting disorder. Imagine being out on your dream date, everything is perfect... the food, the wine, the lighting, the music and yes, even the company…and then without warning your stomach begins to cramp and you make a mad dash for the closest bathroom, praying you will ... Acid Reflux Symptoms My Stomach Is On Fire! Burning, oh the burning in my stomach and even my throat! Acid reflux symptoms are most often described by sufferers as burning, gnawing, painful and oh, yes, chronic…like the kind that refuses to go away, chronic…and persistent... and burning! Painful, chronic persistent heartburn that lasts three or more months and occurs at least twice each and every week is often diagnosed as Acid Reflux Disease or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). This pesky little nuisance c... Plantar Fasciitis – That Morning Pain Your first steps out of the bed result in almost unbearable pain in your foot… it feels like a hot poker has just been inserted into your foot with every step; and this is now happening every morning without exception. After you’ve been up for awhile the pain may subside just a bit, but make no mistake it is there to be with you throughout your day. A warm shower provides some relief but only temporary and you know you’ve got to do something but what? If this describes ... Peptic Ulcers Explained A peptic ulcer is a condition is which a lesion or open sore develops within the stomach lining because the natural protective lining of the digestive tract has been broken down. A stomach ulcer is a very well know term that most of us have heard of. Contrary to popular belief it is not spicy food that actually causes the peptic ulcer, rather the condition is brought on by a particular type of bacteria. Peptic ulcers gain momentum in you digestive tract primarily due to... Acid Reflux Disease - Bubbling Stomach Acid Heartburn on overdrive! Acid reflux disease is a result of stomach acid that simply doesn’t stay where it is supposed to... in the stomach. Instead of staying in the stomach the wayward gastric acid decides to back flow up the esophagus and back into the mouth. Yuck! Leaving a wickedly bitter taste, this stomach acid on a reverse course can actually leaves pockets of erosive destruction in its wake. Erosive esophagitis is a result of the destruction of the lining of ... Plantar Fasciitis Self Care When you first rise and shine in the morning are your first few steps greeting you with severe sharp pain? This stabbing type of heel pain is most commonly caused by an inflammation of your plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is the tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes. So you can see this covers an area all along the bottom of the foot. The pain associated with plantar fasciitis is usually worse in the morning because as you sleep at night and are off of you... Treating Foot Corns Foot corn treatment can generally be implemented with over the counter medications. Treatment should begin immediately when the foot corn appears. A foot corn is an area of thickened skin that occurs in areas of pressure. In the foot, the skin will thicken up to protect itself when the areas of high pressure have not been eliminated. Eventually, you will experience a great deal of pain in the foot at the area of the corn. Foot corns appear as a thickening on the top of ... Plantar Fasciitis - A Foot Pain Like No Other Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain seen by orthopedic physicians today and once you experience the unique pain of plantar fasciitis you will never forget it. Affecting both men and women, plantar fasciitis is a condition of the plantar fascia which is the broad, flat, ligament-like band that runs along the bottom of the foot connecting the bottom of the heel to the toes. The purpose of this band is to support the arch of the foot. When the plantar fasc... Are You Suffering From Ulcers? Stomach pain that is associated with ulcers knows no boundaries. They are capable of afflicting any age, and either gender at any time. Although generally not initially considered a serious health condition, ulcers certainly should not go untreated. Peptic ulcers are lesions located in the stomach, the esophagus, or the duodenum that left untreated can lead to very serious complications such as a perforated ulcer or even a bleeding ulcer that could become life threatening.... Hammertoe Explained The term hammertoe, although a somewhat ominous sounding term, is essentially another name for a toe that is bent. It is a toe that is bent due to a bend in the middle joint. Hammertoes can be caused by genetics and arthritis, however the majority of the cases of hammertoes are caused by poor fitting shoes (too short) or heels that are too high. The physics of these types of poor fitting shoes are simple; these conditions force or crowd your toes against the end of the sho... Gerd-Symptoms You Simply Cannot Afford To Ignore Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is thought to occur as a result of the relaxation of the LES, lower esophageal sphincter, which allows stomach acid to regurgitate from the stomach and into the esophagus. Also known as acid reflux disease, left untreated GERD can cause long term damage to the esophagus. GERD is most often defined as persistent heartburn which occurs two or more days per week and is present for a minimum of three months. GERD may last up to two or mo... Mesothelioma Can Lie Dormant For Many Years Mesothelioma is a relatively rare cancer that affects the lining around the heart, lungs and abdominal cavities which is called the mesothelium. Mesothelioma is primarily caused by chronic exposure to asbestos or asbestos-related products. When asbestos fibers enter the body, by either breathing in the tiny asbestos fibers or by swallowing them, they can cause healthy cells to mutate into cancer. There is currently no known cure for malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelio... Gerd-a Pain In The Throat Persistent heartburn occurring two or more days a week and having lasted for at least three months may be the result of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease otherwise known as GERD, acid reflux disease or simply good old fashioned heartburn, is a bother to many today. GERD occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) fails to remain completely closed. The resulting opening in the lower esophageal sphincter allows acid from the stomach to regurgitate or flow backwards into the ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome A Common Mystery Although a very common disorder shared by many Americans, the cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) still remains a mystery. Essentially there are two basic types or conditions associated with IBS and many differing opinions and theories as to what causes this condition or disorder. First let’s take a look at the two basic types or symptoms that accompany IBS. One of the diagnostic criteria for irritable bowel is stomach pain that is associated with a change in the... Irritable Bowel Syndrome Explained Generally defined in layman’s terms, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition in which the large intestine is not operating the way that it should. Medically IBS is not referred to as a disease, rather a disorder or more specifically a syndrome. The specific cause of this condition in which the large intestine is not operating properly is not yet known. Through testing, IBS sufferers will show no signs of abnormality or intestinal damage and as such diagnosis of IB... Crohn’s Disease & Treatment Options When it comes to treatment of Crohn’s disease, like many diseases the options depend largely dependent upon the severity of the affliction and what parts of the digestive system are involved. Currently there is no known cure for Crohn’s disease, so any treatment options and alternatives should be discussed thoroughly with your doctor. At the onset and discovery of the symptoms of Crohn’s disease, many times the initial treatment discussions will begin with an honest eva... Understanding Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease manifests itself in the bowels and negatively impacts your digestive tract. It is an inflammatory disease that causes some degree of stomach pain and weight loss in most patients; and if it becomes severe enough the side effects can be personally debilitating. The precise cause of Crohn’s still remains unknown. Various research and studies suggest family history, diet and lifestyle, or even immune system deficiencies may be related to the onset of this dise...

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