- Health A to Z
- Healthy Living
Advertisement
Diarrhea Learning Center
|
Rifaximin is a poorly-absorbed antibiotic, which means that the drug remains in the gastrointestinal(GI) tract of the person who consumes it, and has its beneficial effect by eradicating the bacteria within the GI tract that cause diarrhea without...
|
|
Oral rehydration can be a lifesaving therapy for persons, particularly children, suffering from dehydration. The most common cause of dehydration in children is infectious diarrhea.
|
|
Infectious diarrhea from all causes is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among international travelers, including those who frequent wilderness areas. It would be wonderful if there was a vaccine against one or more of the infectious agents...
|
|
Alice are looking forward to what is sure to be a memorable and beautiful Racing The Planet event. One malady we're hoping to avoid is the bane of desert living(indeed, of all adventure travel)- diarrhea.
|
|
Celiac disease is earmarked by constipation, floating stools, bloating, being lactose intolerant and a myriad of other symptoms. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the lining of the small intestines. 5) If you find yourself runni...
|
|
Despite the pronouncements of Robert Mugabe, the President of Zimbabwe, it is apparent that there is a very significant outbreak of cholera in that country, and that it is not under control. Cholera is a disease caused by an infectious agent that ...
|
|
In the profit driven world of drug companies, one newcomer stands out since it is a nonprofit. The Institute for OneWorld Health, based in San Francisco, announced a$46 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to develop new treat...
|
|
Ingestion of the root(commonly mistaken for horseradish) or the berries(a favorite of children) causes the intoxication. Symptoms include sore mouth, tongue, and throat(delayed by 2 to 3 hours); thirst; nausea; vomiting; abdominal cramps; and diar...
|
|
Contact with contaminated swimming pools and exposure to farm animals have also been associated with this infection. Now for at least the time being, we have contaminated raw spinach from the Salinas, California farm region, to add to the list, no...
|
|
Proper hygiene is essential to avoiding infectious diarrhea in the outdoors. The most important two activities are proper hand washing(or wiping with disinfectant gel or cream) and disinfection of drinking water.
|
