What is Motegrity, and how does it work? Motegrity is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat a type of constipation called chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). Idiopathic means the cause of the constipation is unknown. It is not known if Motegrity is safe and effective in children. What are the side effects of Motegrity? …
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What are hemorrhoids? Picture of internal hemorrhoids in anal canal Hemorrhoids are defined as an abnormally enlarged vein, mainly due to persistent increase in venous pressure, occurring within or just outside the anal sphincter of the rectum. The anal canal is the last four centimeters through which stool passes as it goes from the rectum to the outside world. The …
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You suffer from constipation when you have less than three bowel movements in a week (ideally you should have bowel movements daily) Constipation is a common problem that can affect anyone but is more common in older people. It occurs in around 20 out of every 100 Americans. You suffer from constipation when you have Less than three bowel movements …
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What is Schatzki’s ring? What causes it? Schatzki's ring is a fibrous band of tissue that develops in and constricts the lower esophagus, possibly due to long-term GERD. Schatzki (Schatzki's) ring is described a smooth, benign (non-cancerous), circumferential, and narrow ring of tissue in the lower end of the esophagus (the food pipe that connects the mouth to the stomach). …
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Viral hepatitis facts Readers Comments 2 Share Your Story Hepatitis, or inflammation of the liver, most often is caused by hepatitis A, B, and C viruses. Many illnesses and conditions can cause inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), but certain viruses cause about half of all hepatitis in people. Viruses that primarily attack the liver are called hepatitis viruses. There are …
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What should you know about hemorrhoids? Picture of Internal and External Hemorrhoids What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids (Piles) are blood vessels located in the smooth muscles of the walls of the rectum and anus. They are a normal part of the anatomy and are located at the junction where small arteries merge into veins. They are cushioned by smooth muscles and …
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What is the difference between the stomach flu vs. food poisoning? Share Your Story Listeria is bacteria that can cause a disease known as listeriosis. What is the stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)? People use the term "stomach flu" to refer to a feeling of being sick with unpleasant symptoms such as: Fever Nausea Vomiting, abdominal (stomach) cramping or pain Diarrhea …
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What is Trulance, and how does it work? Trulance is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat: a type of constipation called chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). Idiopathic means the cause of the constipation is unknown. irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). It is not known if Trulance is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age. …
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What is Drax Exametazime, and how does it work? Drax Exametazime (kit for the preparation of technetium Tc 99m exametazime for leukocyte labeling) for intravenous use is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for leukocyte (white blood cell) labeled scintigraphy as an adjunct in the localization of intra-abdominal infection and inflammatory bowel disease. What are the side effects of Drax Exametazime? …
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What is Dexilant (dexlansoprazole), and how does it work? Dexilant is a prescription medicine called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Dexilant reduces the amount of acid in your stomach. Dexilant capsules are used in people 12 years of age and older: for up to 8 weeks to heal acid-related damage to the lining of the esophagus (called erosive esophagitis or …
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