Problems and Remedies

Mucus is a thin fluid in bowel movement produced by the membranes. Mucus in bowel movement is a sign of serious problems and can be dangerous for human health such as crohns, inflammation or irritable bowel syndrome, also called slimy stool. Diagnosis is difficult it without the help of a doctor. A thorough examination is required to diagnose the causes of mucus in bowel movement. Color of the bowel movement is not important but the presence of mucus can be an indication to consult a health care provider. Reasons of Mucus in Bowel Movement Many ailments causes presences of mucus in bowel movement such as nausea, gas, bloating and vomiting. In the beginning, there would be a pain below ribs or change in bowel movement habit. Cramps would be present in lower part of abdomen and sore in upper part. Remedies Before taking any decision to treatment, always consult a health care provided. The presence of mucus in bowel movement might be the result of a change in diet, or lifestyle which ha...

Acute gastroenteritis is a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Conservative estimates put diarrhea in the top 5 causes of deaths worldwide, with most occurring in young children in nonindustrialized countries. In industrialized countries, diarrheal diseases are a significant cause for morbidity across all age groups. Causes include bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, and drugs. Viruses are responsible for a significant percentage of cases affecting patients of all ages. Viral gastroenteritis ranges from a self-limited watery diarrheal illness (usually <1 wk) associated with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, anorexia, malaise, or fever, to severe dehydration resulting in hospitalization or even death:- The clinician encounters acute viral gastroenteritis in 3 settings. The first is sporadic gastroenteritis in infants, which most frequently is caused by rotavirus. The second is epidemic gastroenteritis, which occurs either in semiclosed communities (eg, families, instit...

HTML clipboard A study was done by Itai Shavit, MDa, Rollin Brant, PhDb, Cheri Nijssen-Jordan, MDa, Roger Galbraith, MDa and David W. Johnson, MD A Novel Imaging Technique to Measure Capillary-Refill Time: Improving Diagnostic Accuracy for Dehydration in Young Children With Gastroenteritis OBJECTIVE Assessment of dehydration in young children currently depends on clinical judgment, which is relatively inaccurate. The goal is to determine whether digitally measured capillary-refill time assesses the presence of significant dehydration (5%) in young children with gastroenteritis more accurately than conventional capillary refill and overall clinical assessment. METHODS Children were enrolled with gastroenteritis,1 month to 5 years of age, who were evaluated in a tertiary-care pediatric emergency department and judged by a triage nurse to be at least mildly dehydrated. Before any treatment, the weight was measured and digitally measured capillary-refill time of these child...

Here are some stomach problems and their natural remedies but before trying any natural remedy, however, it's always important to consult a qualified health care provider to rule out some dangerous indication which might be overlooked yourself.   Swallowed Air Poorly Absorbed Carbohydrates   Gas and Flatulence After High-Fat Meals   Odorous Flatulence and Gas   Eating Foods that Produce Gas   Other Conditions

Symptoms Signs and symptoms associated with diarrhea may include: * Abdominal cramps * Abdominal pain * Blood in the stool * Bloating * Fever * Frequent, loose, watery stools In addition, other signs and symptoms such as nausea and vomiting may follow diarrhea due to an infection. Other causes of bloody stools include bacterial or parasitic. If you are an adult, see your doctor if you have one or more of following conditions: Diarrhea remains more than three days Dehydration as evidenced by dry mouth or skin, excessive thirst, little or no urination or dark-colored urine, severe weakness, dizziness or lightheadedness Severe abdominal or rectal pain Bloody or black stools Fever of 102 F (39 C) or more, indications of dehydration even after drinking plenty of liquids

Probiotics and the Treatment of Infectious Diarrhea: Viral Diarrhea The effect of probiotics on shortening episodes of acute infectious diarrhea has been well-documented. Enterococcus faecium , Streptococcus faecium SF68 and certain lactobacillus strains have proven efficacy. A metaanalysis of previously published randomized, controlled studies of lactobacillus therapy reveals that the duration of diarrhea in hospitalized children is shortened by an average of 0.7 days. Similarly a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in a cohort of nonhospitalized children attending day-care centers also reduced the mean duration of diarrhea. The underlying mechanism by which probiotics produce their clinical effect is likely multifactorial and has led to much speculation. Some theorize that lactobacilli enhance the expression and elaboration of intestinal mucins. These glycoproteins appear to be protective during intestinal infections. However, protective qualities may be overcome by mucinase-produci...

How can you help your child cope with inflammatory bowel disease? Because of the unpredictable nature of the disease, it's easy to feel helpless. Your child will likely be fatigued, irritable, and anxious - the best way to help your child is to seek treatment as soon as symptoms appear to help relieve as much discomfort as possible. Although it can be difficult to get any child to eat properly, a balanced diet with adequate calories becomes even more important for kids with inflammatory bowel disease. Diarrhea, loss of nutrients, and the side effects of drug treatment may all lead to malnutrition. Encourage your child to eat small meals throughout the day to help lessen any symptoms. Pack nutritious snacks and lunches so your child won't be tempted to indulge in junk food that's high in fat and sodium, which can intensify the symptoms of the disease. Eventually, your child may be able to determine which foods provoke symptoms and learn to avoid those foods. If your child...

The digestive system is a set of organs (including the stomach, large and small intestines, rectum, and others) that convert the foods we eat into nutrients and absorb these nutrients into the bloodstream to fuel our bodies. We seldom notice its workings unless something goes wrong, as in the case of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It's estimated that up to 1 million Americans have inflammatory bowel disease. It occurs most frequently in people ages 15 to 30, but it can also affect younger children and older people. And there are significantly more reported cases in western Europe and North America than in other parts of the world. What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory bowel disease (which is not the same thing as irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS) refers to two chronic diseases that cause inflammation of the intestines: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's diseaseCrohn's disease. Although the diseases have some features in common, there are some impor...

HTML clipboard Introduction Protein-losing enteropathy is characterized by the severe loss of serum proteins into the intestine. Normal protein loss in the gastrointestinal tract mainly consists of sloughed enterocytes and pancreatic and biliary secretions. Albumin loss through the gastrointestinal tract normally accounts for 2-15% of the total body degradation of albumin, but, in patients with severe protein-losing gastrointestinal disorders, the enteric protein loss may reach up to 60% of the total albumin pool. The serum protein level reflects the balance between protein synthesis, metabolism, and protein loss. Protein-losing enteropathy is characterized by more loss of proteins via the gastrointestinal tract than synthesis leading to hypoalbuminemia. It is not a single disease, but an atypical manifestation of other diseases. Pathophysiology The pathophysiology of this disorder is directly related to the excessive leakage of plasma proteins into the lumen of the ...

Foods which causes black stool consist of Beets, Blueberries or blackberries in larger amounts, Licorice, uncooked red meat, or any food which contain considerable quantity of animal blood. Bleeding: Black colored stool indicates blood passing through the stomach during digestion process. Hemoglobin iron is oxidized by stomach acid. Several stomach acids may appear in duodenum; the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum. Because of this phenomenon, if there is any bleeding arises from duodenum or above, will result in black, stinking stools that stick to the toilet. Causes of bleeding may include: Internal bleeding (Gastrointestinal, Rectal, Stomach, Nose, Mouth, Lung, or Spontaneous bleeding into the gut due to trobocytopenia, hemophilia, metastases, or sepsis) Stomach or duodenal inflammation (gastritis) Ulcer (Peptic, or due to alcohol, smoking, strong spices, or infection with H. pylori bacteria, Colon cancer) Stomach or duodenal cancer Es...

Short-Chain Carbohydrates may Result in Chronic Bloating and Diarrhea Some short-chained carbohydrates can result chronic diarrhea, abdominal bloating, gas, or other gastrointestinal indications in individuals, who already have been diagnosed: Dyspepsia (indigestion) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or functional bowel disease (FBD)… …or also a cause of: Celiac disease Dumping syndrome (rapid gastric emptying) Fructose malabsorption Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) Lactose intolerance Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) These carbohydrates were named FODMAPs. What are FODMAPs? FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, and Mono-saccharides, And Polyols) are short-chain carbohydrates that are Osmotically active, and may remove water from intestinal vessels into intestinal lumen, thus resulting diarrhea and/or easily degradable (fermentable) by intestinal bacteria, and producing large amount of gases like hydrogen, carbon dioxide, or methane thus re...

Causes of Infant Diarrhea Diarrhea in first 3 days of life: congenital diseases of liver, pancreas, biliary tract, small or large intestine. Fever, vomiting, diarrhea: Rotavirus, rarely other microbes; Mild diarrhea: overfeeding, neonatal drug withdrawal; Skin rash, strain to vomiting (gagging), irritability, diarrhea: allergy to cow's milk or soy formula; Remedies Newborn normally have bowel movement 8-10 times a day. Medications to treat diarrhea in adults can be dangerous for children. Infant and Toddler Diarrhea ACUTE DIARRHEA: Fever, vomiting, diarrhea: Rotavirus; less commonly: bacteria, parasites, middle ear and urinary tract infections, intusussception, hemolytic-uremic syndrome; mild diarrhea: newly introduced food, liquid starvation diet, food allergies, antibiotics. CHRONIC DIARRHEA: Diarrhea with undigested food particles, the toddler looks healthy: excessive drinking of fruit juices (toddler's diarrhea); Constipation, alternating with diarrhea: post-i...

Definition of Acute Diarrhea Diarrhea means having over three loose bowel movements a day. Acute (Latin acutus = sharp, pointed) diarrhea, by definition, lasts less than 3 weeks (1). Causes of Acute Diarrhea A) Acute INFECTIOUS Diarrhea Bacterial diarrhea usually occurs in food poisoningdue to infection with bacteria like E. coli or salmonella. Parasitic diarrhea may be due to intestinal worms, or one-cell parasiteslike Entamoeba hystolytica, or giardia. Viral diarrhea mainly affect small children in kinder-gartens due to stool-to-mouth infection from other children, or (in poor countries) due to infection by water, contaminated by rotavirus. B) Acute NON-INFECTIOUS Diarrhea Food allergies may affect children or adults. Main causes are wheat, eggs, cow milk, soy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, and tree-nuts, but can be virtually any food. Fish poisoning. Both ciguatera poisoning by big tropical fish like barracuda or meckerel, and scombroid poisoning by non-properly stored fish are com...

What are foodborne illnesses? Foodborne illnesses are caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated with bacteria, parasites, or viruses. Harmful chemicals can also cause foodborne illnesses if they have contaminated food during harvesting or processing. Foodborne illnesses can cause symptoms that range from an upset stomach to more serious symptoms, including diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and dehydration. Most foodborne infections are undiagnosed and unreported, though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that every year about 76 million people in the United States become ill from pathogens, or disease-causing substances, in food. Of these people, about 5,000 die. What are the causes of foodborne illnesses? Harmful bacteria are the most common cause of foodborne illnesses. Some bacteria may be present on foods when you purchase them. Raw foods are the most common source of foodborne illnesses because they are not sterile; examples inc...

Introduction Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection caused by several different viruses. Highly contagious, viral gastroenteritis is the second most common illness in the United States. It causes millions of cases of diarrhea each year. Anyone can get viral gastroenteritis and most people recover without any complications. However, viral gastroenteritis can be serious when people cannot drink enough fluids to replace what is lost through vomiting and diarrhea—especially infants, young children, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems. Symptoms The main symptoms of viral gastroenteritis are watery diarrhea and vomiting. Other symptoms are headache, fever, chills, and abdominal pain. Symptoms usually appear within 4 to 48 hours after exposure to the virus and last for 1 to 2 days, though symptoms can last as long as 10 days. Causes The viruses that cause viral gastroenteritis damage the cells in the lining of the small intestine...

Of the childhood diseases parents must deal with, diarrhea is one of the least pleasant, especially with a child in diapers. Unfortunately, it is among the most common. With an understanding of the mechanisms of diarrhea and the appropriate treatment, we can minimize our children's discomfort and our own custodial chores. Diarrhea, defined as both frequent and watery stools, is most often caused by a gastro-intestinal viral infection. Certainly there are other causes, including bacterial infections, parasitic infections, food intolerance, food allergies, bowel functional problems and other inflammatory conditions. The viral, bacterial and parasitic forms are contagious, which is why, just as in other infectious diseases, good hand-washing, particularly after using sanitary facilities, is imperative. Associated symptoms, such as persistent fever, prolonged diarrhea (over 7 days despite proper therapy) and weight loss, are suggestive of a process other than simple viral diarrhea. B...