Gemzar is an intravenous (IV) prescription medication used for treatment of ovarian, breast, pancreatic and lung cancers. Cancer cells grow by dividing and repairing themselves, and Gemzar disrupts this process, which has beneficial effects as...
The gallbladder is a small organ beneath the liver that holds bile, a substance responsible for breaking down fat in foods. Bile flow may be interrupted by gallstones or gallbladder disease, which can harm the gallbladder and disrupt food...
Every part of the mistletoe plant is poisonous, but particularly the berries and leaves. Find out how much mistletoe was taken and what part of the plant was involved. Then call the doctor or poison control center and report the amount taken....
Nabumetone is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of the complications of pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The recommended initial dose is 1,000mg daily, and...
Iron, a nutrient found in most animal products and some plant-based foods, makes up an important part of hemoglobin, an oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. Insufficient iron intake or absorption can cause iron deficiency anemia, leading to...
Surgical removal of a portion of the stomach is a procedure called a partial or subtotal gastrectomy, reports the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center. This type of surgery is often utilized as a form of treatment...
Abnormal bleeding can happen anywhere in the body. It can be due to a focal problem in one small part of the body, such as an ulcer eroding the wall of the stomach into a blood vessel. It may also be due to a problem with the blood itself, which...
Numerous conditions can cause low iron levels in your body and weight loss. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, or NHLBI, not having enough iron in your body can cause iron-deficiency anemia. Insufficient iron is often due to...
Bleeding in the stomach or from the kidneys following exercise are symptoms of serious medical conditions. If left without treatment, many of these conditions can lead to fatal complications. in fact, the bleeding itself, if severe enough, can be...
Sour cream is commonly used in many different types of dishes to add a creamy texture and a sour taste to recipes. Because sour cream is a dairy product, it must be used when it is still fresh. You may upset your stomach if you eat spoiled sour...
Bread probably isn't the first food that comes to mind when you think about lactose intolerance. Many bread products are made with dairy by-products, dried milk or whey protein. These ingredients contain lactose, which could cause digestive...
Abdominal pain may be severe or mild, and can have serious or benign causes. If you have mild abdominal pain, you may be able to treat it at home with rest, extra fluids, over-the-counter medications and a bland diet. If you have severe, worsening...
Lactose is a complex sugar found in dairy products. In order for the body to absorb and properly digest lactose, the sugar needs to be simplified by an enzyme in the small intestines, lactase. If you lack the appropriate amount of lactase to...
Approximately 5 percent of all Americans will develop appendicitis. The Merck Manual states that before surgery and antibiotics were readily available, 50 percent of those patients would die, a rate that is now almost zero. Rupture, the most...
More children under the age of 6 die from iron overdoses than from any other form of poisoning, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. Children usually overdose on their parents' multivitamins or iron supplements, and the problem is so...
Everyone's stomach hurts if they do not eat for an extended period of time, but if you notice severe stomach pain from not eating very often, you need to talk with your health-care provider. Stomach pain after not eating is a common symptom...
Vitamin B-12 comes from animal by-products, eggs and milk and may cause adverse reactions if you have an allergy to one or more of these foods. Reactions to vitamin B-12 can cause complications in your skin, gastrointestinal system and respiratory...
Stomach parasites are a group of individual parasites that infect the stomach and intestinal tract. According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, these parasites get their nourishment from living hosts. The most common of these...
Bright's disease is an historical classification of kidney diseases that today includes acute and chronic nephritis (sometimes also known as nephritic syndrome or glomerulonephritis). Nephritis is caused by an inflammation of the internal...
Abdominal pain can be an uncomfortable and worrisome symptom of a wide variety of diseases and conditions. While severe pain is indicative of a serious condition that must be diagnosed and treated by a medical professional, abdominal pain is...
Magnesium citrate is an oral solution. Doctors commonly direct patients to use magnesium citrate to empty the colon before surgery and certain procedures or to relieve occasional constipation. It is a hyperosmotic saline laxative that pulls water...
Ulcers are crater-like lesions on the skin or the mucous membrane that may affect any part of the body including mouth, stomach, skin and intestinal tract. Along with a burning pain, ulcers can also lead to nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and...
If you're attempting to determine which food proteins you can tolerate and which ones you cannot, you should talk with your doctor about participating in an elimination diet. Such diets help narrow down which foods cause adverse reactions in your...
Helicobacter pylori, also called H. pylori, are bacteria that cause irritation and ulcers in the stomach and the upper portion of the small intestine. The bacterium is widespread and up to 80 percent of adults have had an infection with or without...
Numerous conditions may cause bleeding in your digestive tract. A peptic ulcer is a common cause of digestive tract bleeding, states the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Peptic ulcers may be caused by Helicobacter pylori...
Bloating can cause the abdomen to feel swollen, tight and full. According to the MayoClinic.com, belly bloating typically occurs when undigested food begins to ferment in the colon, creating intestinal gas. In addition, gas may develop due to...
Scientists have identified over 15,000 distinct species of roundworms. Roundworms are nematodes, or tube-shaped invertebrates that live in soil. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the worms can range in length from 1...
Erosive gastritis is an inflammatory condition that affects the lining of the stomach. Unlike nonerosive gastritis, which is typically caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, erosive gastritis can occur due to excessive stress or overuse of...
The stomach flu, also known as gastroenteritis, is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by a virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, the stomach flu is not caused by an influenza strain....
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