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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 …

Generic Name: boswellia Other Names: Indian frankincense, Boswellia serrata Drug Class: Herbals What is boswellia, and what is it used for? Boswellia, also known as olibanum, is an aromatic resin extracted from the Boswellia species of trees native to India, Africa and Arabia. The resin extracted from Boswellia serrata, the Indian frankincense is the species most commonly used for medicinal …

Generic Name: passion flower Brand and Other Names: apricot vine, corona de cristo, Fleischfarbige, fleur de la passion, flor de passion, maypop, passiflora incarnata, passion vine, purple passion flower, water lemon, wild passion flower Drug Class: Herbals What is passion flower, and what is it used for? Passion flower is a vine (Passiflora incarnata) with white and blue or purple flowers …

A red blood cell (RBC) count measures the number of red blood cells, also called erythrocytes, in your blood. Red blood cells (RBCs) are the most common type of cells found in the bloodstream. It is the abundance of these cells that give the blood its color. The main function of a red blood cell is to carry oxygen and …

Survival rates for rectal cancer depend on the stage of the cancer as well as your age, overall health, and response to treatment Rectal cancer is curable if detected early, and the overall 5-year survival rate is 63%. Survival rates for rectal cancer depend on the stage of the cancer as well as your age, overall health, and response to …

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: 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 …

Normal vs. heavy periods Heavy period bleeding, also called menorrhagia, is a common condition experienced by menstruating women. Periods may be heavier than usual because of hormone-related conditions, uterus-related conditions, infections, medicines, and other factors. Heavy period bleeding, also called menorrhagia, is a common condition experienced by menstruating women. About 1 in 5 women will experience heavy periods. If your periods …

Sacroiliac (SI) joint discomfort is often described as a sharp, stabbing ache that travels from your hips and pelvis to the lower back and legs. The sacroiliac (SI) joints are the joints in the lower back, where the sacrum (the flat triangular bone of the spine) and ilium (hip bone) connect. The sacrum is a triangle-shaped bone toward the bottom …

Generic Name: hexylresorcinol Brand Name: Sucrets Original Formula Sore Throat Drug Class: Anesthetics, Oropharyngeal; Antiseptic, Topical What is hexylresorcinol, and what is it used for? Hexylresorcinol is a medication taken for temporary relief of minor irritation, pain or soreness in the mouth and throat. Hexylresorcinol is available over-the-counter (OTC) as oral solutions or as lozenges that dissolve slowly in the …