In 2008, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1.1 million Americans had abused crack cocaine. Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that can be smoked, injected or snorted. Crack cocaine is cocaine that has been mixed with baking soda or...
Cocaine is an addictive illegal drug that causes tolerance, withdrawal, preoccupation with the drug, unsuccessful attempts to stop use, severe cravings, and continued use despite severe consequences. It can also cause sudden death.
Ischemic colitis differs from ulcerative colitis and other bowel diseases. Ischemic colitis develops when blood flow to a part of the large intestine is reduced. Ischemic colitis most commonly occurs in older people with vascular disease, but can...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain, weakness and malformation of the joints. It is a systemic disease that affects the entire body, including vital organs, the eyes and the skin. Long-term inflammation can...
Ischemic bowel disease, or ischemic colitis, occurs when you have reduced blood flow to your large or small intestine. You may need a liquid diet if you already have ischemic colitis, but the most appropriate diet for you may be a diet to reduce...
When you have constipation for an extended period of time, you may develop impacted stools. Feces becomes hardened and stuck in your rectum. The condition is painful and causes bloating, abdominal pain and cramping. You may have to change your...
