Incontinence refers to a medical problem in which people cannot control their bowel movements and urination. In some cases the muscles that control these functions become weaker due to childbirth or an underlying medical disease. Incontinence can...
The first stage of medication treatment for collegeanous colitis may be a course of antidiarrheals such as Lomotil (diphenoxylate and atropine combined) or Imodium (loperamide) to slow colon contractions. The Mayo Clinic says that both medications...
Diarrhea is the increase in the volume and frequency of loose, watery bowel movements. It is also generally accompanied by gas, cramping and feelings of urgency. Causes of diarrhea may vary from irritating foods, stress, tumors and drugs to...
Crohn's disease is caused by an overactive immune system. In patients with Crohn's disease, the immune system attacks the intestines, leading to damage of the intestinal walls. This can lead to pain, diarrhea, and problems with bacterial...
Clostridium difficile is a strain of bacteria that can overgrow and cause a potentially severe infection in the large intestine. When antibiotics are used to fight infection elsewhere in the body, they sometimes have the side effect of killing off...
Because gastroenteritis causes a loss of fluids, dehydration is the most common complication of this illness. It is also the symptom most likely to require treatment. Mild dehydration is treated with oral rehydration fluids which contain...
The digestive system is an important part of your body that allows for food and nutrient absorption. Sometimes, certain organs in your digestive tract (stomach, intestines, esophagus or rectum) may be damaged. In some instances, your digestive...
The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine defines a pain reliever as "an analgesic medication that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness." More than 76 million Americans have periods of chronic pain, according to the National Center for...
Fecal incontinence, the loss of small to large amounts of fecal matter, is embarrassing and common among older people, particularly those residing in nursing homes. According to a Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine article by Dr. Tyler K....
Sports can provide a free ticket to an education, and a sizable paycheck for professionals. High school athletes who are star performers can earn college athletic scholarships. Athletes who excel in college can earn very high paychecks if they are...
