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Some of the signs of ongoing liver damage may not evoke an emergency response and can be treated during a child’s visit to a pediatrician. Some signs of liver damage can be alarming, especially in newborns and babies. If you suspect something is off with your damage, it is better to get them evaluated by …

Depending on the stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), these are the five primary treatment options. Unfortunately, there is no cure for chronic kidney disease, but treatment can help relieve the symptoms and prevent them from worsening. 5 stages of kidney disease Chronic kidney disease is divided into five stages. The stages vary depending on how much damage your kidneys …

Toxic megacolon occurs when swelling and inflammation spread to the deeper layers of the colon Toxic megacolon is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of severe inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease or infection such as Clostridium difficile colitis. Toxic megacolon occurs when swelling and inflammation spread to the deeper layers of the colon (the …

Generic Name: fenugreek Other Names: birds foot, bockshornsam, chilbe, foenugraeci semen, Greek hay, griechische Heusamen, hu lu ba, methi, trigonella foenum graecum Drug Class: Herbals What is fenugreek, and what is it used for? Fenugreek is an aromatic herb (Trigonella foenum-graecum) commonly grown in West and South Asia, North Africa and the Mediterranean region. Fenugreek is a common ingredient in herbal …

The fatty liver could lead to inflammation in the liver cells in severe cases and cause liver cell death and fibrosis. Hepatic steatosis or fatty liver disease is a frequent disorder caused by a buildup of fat in the liver. There is a modest amount of fat in a healthy liver. When fat accounts for more than 10 percent of …

Generic Name: magnesium hydroxide Other Names: Milk of Magnesia Drug Class: Laxatives, Other What is magnesium hydroxide, and what is it used for? Magnesium hydroxide, also known as milk of magnesia, is used to relieve occasional constipation and to treat heartburn and acid indigestion. Magnesium hydroxide works as an antacid in the stomach, neutralizing the acid, and as a laxative …

The color of your poop may indicate various ongoing issues in your body. Green poop is often caused by the type of food you ingest. If you consume more green leafy vegetables, dark purple vegetables, and iron-rich foods, these may transiently stain your stools green. However, certain gastric infections or gut inflammation may also cause green poop. Green diarrhea may …

Green feces is usually harmless and does not require treatment. After passing through the digestive tract, almost everything you eat ends up in your feces. Your waste, whether liquid (urine) or solid (feces or poop), properly represents what is going on within your body, which is why it is critical to monitor it. It may be embarrassing to discuss it, …

Generic Name: glycerin rectal Brand Names: Fleet Glycerin Suppositories, Fleet Liquid Glycerin Suppositories, Pedia-Lax Glycerin Suppositories, Pedia-Lax Liquid Glycerin Suppositories Drug Class: Laxatives, Osmotic What is glycerin rectal, and what is it used for? Glycerin rectal is a medication administered rectally in the form of suppositories, to relieve occasional constipation in both adults and children. Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is …

Learn about the most common IBS symptoms in women and how you can reduce their severity or frequency While many symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are common in both men and women, some are exclusive to women. Women also tend to experience worse IBS symptoms during the menstrual cycle. Learn about the most common IBS symptoms in women and …