Stomach ulcers Stomach ulcer is an ulcer of one of the areas of the gastrointestinal tract. The size of a stomach ulcer can range between 1/8 of an inch to 3/4 of an inch. Stomach ulcer is also referred as peptic ulcer. Some of the symptoms of...
Diarrhea is a condition of having 3 or more watery stools in a 24 hour period. The causes of diarrhea include bacterial infections, viruses, parasites, medicines, intestinal diseases and bowel disorders. Here are some of the foods to avoid while...
Coumadin is a medicine prescribed for people at increased risk of forming blood clots. It reduces the formation of blood clots by blocking the formation of certain clotting factors. It is used to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots in...
Gallstones Gallstones are stones that form in the gall (bile). Gallstones can be as small as a grain of sand or as big as a golf ball. And you may have just one big gallstone or hundreds of small ones. Bile is a yellow-green liquid and is made...
Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which acid in the stomach rises up into the esophagus. What follows are eight foods to avoid if you have acid reflux.
Braces Orthodontic devices are used to straighten the teeth or reposition the teeth. Sometimes they can be used to adjust underlying bone. The ideal age for starting orthodontic treatment is between ages 3 to 12 years. Teeth can be moved by...
A common misconception is that certain foods like nuts and seeds can cause diverticulitis. However, there is no scientific evidence for this. Here is a general guideline for what foods you can and can't eat when you have diverticulitis.
Melanotan II is supposedly a tanning agent and is also advertised as being effective in protecting against skin cancer. It is important to note that Melanotan 2 is an unapproved product and is not advised by FDA. Consumers are advised that there...