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...