Diet pills can help you lose weight faster, but the Food and Drug Administration has only approved a handful of diet aids for weight loss, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Some doctors may...
Despite any shiny promises made in ads, slimming pills of any kind are not a "magic bullet" for weight loss, warns the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. You must combine your intake of diet pills with proper eating...
In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved a 60mg strength version of the prescription version of the drug orlistat for over-the-counter use. Alli is used as part of a weight loss regime that includes exercise and a low fat diet. As is the...
Uterine fibroids can cause a variety of symptoms. They originate in the tissue of the uterus and can be small and undetectable, causing no problems, or they can grow to the size of a large bulky mass. Larger uterine fibroids increase the size of...
While many over-the-counter and prescription drugs can potentially help you lose weight, as of 2011 the Food and Drug Administration has officially approved only four drugs for weight-loss purposes. The number of approved weight-loss drugs used to...
Ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease involving your colon, causes sores and persistent inflammation. Patients with ulcerative colitis often face frequent diarrhea, rectal bleeding and severe pain from these sores in their colons. They...
Mucus is jelly-like fluid produced naturally by mucus membranes in the body. Mucus produced in the intestines moistens the insides of the intestine and allow for the smooth and unhindered passage of fecal matter. Mucus in the intestine also...
Urinary tract infections -- or UTIs -- can be a painful experience. When caught early, however, UTIs are easily treated with antibiotics and are rarely life-threatening. Low levels of potassium, on the other hand, can be associated with a number...
Some weight loss pills can help you lose more weight than you would with diet and exercise alone, according to the Mayo Clinic. But all diet pills come with the risk of side effects. In some cases, they have been removed from the market because of...
Acute prostatitis refers to a bacterial infection of the male prostate gland, which is located between the bladder and rectum. According to a large-scale study conducted at University of Wisconsin in 1998, the prevalence of acute prostatitis among...
Proctitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the rectal lining, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. This condition can result in symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, pain in the rectal or anal area and...
Lower left abdominal pain after eating is relatively common. In most cases, the pain's source is benign, and you can treat the problem quickly. In some instances, the pain is indicative of a more serious problem. To understand your lower left...
If you suffer from prostatitis, you're not alone, as some 50 percent of men experience prostatitis symptoms at some point in their adult life, according to a 1996 report in the journal "Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases." This painful...
According to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, an estimated 1.4 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The Food and Drug Administration has...
You may have constipation if you do not have regular bowel movements, producing fewer than three BMs in a week. Other signs of constipation include straining and hard stools. In severe cases, you may have intense abdominal pain, rectal bleeding...
Cranberry juice is one of the most well-known dietary remedies associated with UTI, or urinary tract infections, but other potential nutritional therapies exist. Urinary tract infections are the second most common bacterial infection in the United...
With the exception of respiratory infections, urinary tract infections -- also called UTIs -- develop more frequently than any other type of infection, especially in women. Many people try to treat this common condition with home remedies, such as...
Gas and gas-related abdominal pain are expected and normal. In fact, the average person passes gas an average of 14 times throughout the day, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. However, if having gas problems...
While you might notice a number of fat burners and other weight loss drugs sold over-the-counter, most of these are ineffective and some are also dangerous to your body, warns the Mayo Clinic. As of 2011, only four diet drugs were approved by the...
People who suffer from ulcerative colitis have inflammation and sores on the lining of the lower digestive tract. Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, rectal bleeding, frequent bowel elimination, joint pain, anemia, loss of appetite and skin...
Localized prostate cancer affects the prostate (a small gland in the male reproductive system). According to the Mayo Clinic, prostate cancer is found in 1 out of 6 men in the United States, and is considered the most common cancer in men. If...
Bicycle riding combines two key triggers of female urinary tract infections -- friction and bacteria. If you're a woman and an avid cyclist, understanding the mechanics of infection and taking the right precautions can minimize the chance you'll...
Ulcerative colitis is a condition that causes sores and inflammation in the lining of your large intestine. This health problem, notes the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, often manifests in people between 15 and 30 years of...
