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1. An Introduction to Canine Lymphosarcoma November 17, 2008 Canine lymphosarcoma is a deadly cancer in dogs. The disease can occur in various parts of the body, but commonly affects the lymph nodes. It can also invade the liver, spleen, and other organs. Symptoms Dogs display different symptoms based on where the tumor is located. If the disease only affects the lymph nodes, then they will simply swell up. The dog will likely show no other symptoms. If the lymphosarcoma occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, your dog will experience vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. He will probably lose weight also. Canine lymphosarcoma can also affe... (read more) Author: Darrin Swain

2. Treatment of Gastrointestinal problems November 04, 2008 There are numerous minor problems that often affect the gastrointestinal tract. Some of them are usually short lived. In spite of that, they are very inconvenient and can be quite distressing. Most problems that affect the gastrointestinal tract can be solved by betterment in lifestyle. The following are the simple measures which may help to prevent gastrointestinal problems: • Don’t eat quickly: Eating too quickly can be dangerous, especially for the stomach. If you already have a stomach problem then it is the best time to start eating slowly. If you eat fast then your stomach wi... (read more) Author: Gardner Wilkinson

3. Fibromyalgia and Yeast Over Growth October 07, 2008 Fibromyalgia and Yeast Over Growth An overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract of the usually benign yeast or fungus Candida Albicans is now becoming recognized as a complex medical syndrome called chronic Candidiasis or the yeast overgrowth syndrome. Specifically the overgrowth of Candida is believed to cause a wide variety of symptoms in virtually every system of the body with the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine, nervous, and immune systems being the most susceptible. Could the some of the diffuse symptoms of fibromyalgia be in part due to yeast over growth? Defined Cand... (read more) Author: Rodger Murphree

4. The Advantages of Taking Supplementary Lactobacillus Acidophilus October 07, 2008 It is known to everybody that bacteria are dangerous to human health. Bacteria is the root cause behind many diseases some of which are life threatening. However, there are also some good bacteria; meaning bacteria which do us good. But very little is known about them. The good bacteria are as good to the human body as the bad ones are dangerous. The good ones help the body to acquire better health and aid the body in its different functions. Acidophilus is one such good bacteria. The bacterium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, lives in the gastrointestinal tract of the human body and pro... (read more) Author: Fabiola Castillo

5. Living With Crohn's Disease September 30, 2008 Living With Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is a physical disorder in which the inflammation of the digestive system occurs. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which is from the mouth to the anus, becomes inflamed, especially in the area of the small intestine or the colon, causing an array of discomforting side effects. The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) has researched the potential causes of Crohn’s disease and have found that while more research is necessary as to the specific reasons behind the condition, the following are factors that may contribute to an individua... (read more) Author: Peter Kent

6. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Detailed Information September 10, 2008 Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) belong to a group of cancers known as squashy tissue sarcomas. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are a rare tumor of the gastrointestinal tract (1-3% of all gastrointestinal malignancies). GISTs can also initiate in the mesentery and omentum. Overall, GISTs are rare and rank a distant third in prevalence behind adenocarcinomas and lymphomas among the histologic types of gastrointestinal tract tumors. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are approximately same in males and females. GISTs arise in 10-20 per one million people; one out of 3-4 is mali... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

7. Stomach Ulcers Symptoms, Causes - Digestive Disorders September 01, 2008 The stomach is a bag of muscle and these muscles crushes and mixes food with the digestive juices like hydrochloric acid and pepsin. Incase the lining of the stomach is damaged from one place or another, the particular acid and pepsin go to work on the lining as they would on food, breaking it down as though to digest it. An ulcer is considered the breach over the surface of the skin or on the membrane on the lining a cavity such that stomach ulcer. A stomach ulcer is considered the small hole in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common type of ulcer is duodenal and this occurs in the ... (read more) Author: Dr John Anne

8. The Skin and Crohns Disease August 21, 2008 Skin diseases related to crohn’s disease are problems with little solution. Crohn’s disease on its own is a highly complex disease with many manifestations. These manifestations could occur within the gastrointestinal tract and outside of it. Skin rashes and other skin diseases are one of the many extra intestinal manifestations of crohn’s disease. They could affect any part of the body. The sad news is that little is known regarding diagnosing and treating these skin diseases. The two most common skin diseases related to crohn’s disease are Erythema nodosum and Pyoderma gangrenosum. H... (read more) Author: amaechi ekufu

9. NOT all Good Bugs are created equal July 28, 2008 High potency probiotics for Intestinal Health It is believed that gastrointestinal health is crucial for overall health. In Chinese medicine, it is foundational to treat the gastrointestinal tract before chasing after other symptoms. Healthy intestinal tract mucosal lining means optimal absorption of nutrients from food and nutritional supplements and strong natural antibody presence in the lining (IgA – immunoglobulin A). It also means decreased toxins being introduced to the body as in Leaky Gut Syndrome. An unhealthy intestinal lining can lead to an overworked liver, hormonal imbalance... (read more) Author: Olivia Huber

10. Intestinal Yeast Infection July 13, 2008 Intestinal yeast infection affects the gut causing a lot of problems for the victim of yeast overgrowth. The infection happens in the digestive system where everyone has some level of yeast existing with other organisms. Yeast is a fungus that is known as candida albicans. It causes infections in our systems when it multiplies. The other name for candida is monilia and it is single celled and can only be viewed with the aid of a microscope. Our gastrointestinal tract is known to be a home of many organism and apart from monilia, you will find friendly bacteria or probiotics. The main function... (read more) Author: Peter Gitundu

11. Cancer survivors-Dysbiosis is your Major Obstacle to Cure July 07, 2008 Dysbiosis is an imbalance of intestinal micro flora, with a decrease in normal healthy flora and an increase in pathogenic micro flora. Dysbiosis can result from antibiotic therapy, gastrointestinal tract infections or diarrhoea, surgery involving the intestinal tract, starvation, general illness, stress or a poor diet. The common yeast Candida Albicans is present in every individual. Normally, the yeast lives harmlessly in the gastrointestinal tract. However, occasionally the yeast will overgrow and lead to significant disease. Candida overgrowth is believed to cause a wide variety ... (read more) Author: Dr.Anca Martalog,N.D.

12. Cancer Survivors: Dysbiosis is Your Major Obstacle to Cure June 26, 2008 Dysbiosis is an imbalance of intestinal micro flora, with a decrease in normal healthy flora and an increase in pathogenic micro flora. Dysbiosis can result from antibiotic therapy, gastrointestinal tract infections or diarrhoea, surgery involving the intestinal tract, starvation, general illness, stress or a poor diet. The common yeast Candida Albicans is present in every individual. Normally, the yeast lives harmlessly in the gastrointestinal tract. However, occasionally the yeast will overgrow and lead to significant disease. Candida overgrowth is believed to cause a wide variety ... (read more) Author: Dr.Anca Martalog,N.D.

13. Complete Information on Acquired angioedema with Treatment and Prevention June 19, 2008 Acquired angioedema is a hypersensitivity disorder that presents as edema of the subcutaneous tissues and mucosa, typically involving the upper airways or gastrointestinal tract, and often accompanied by urticaria. Acquired angioedema is characterized by painless, nonpruritic, nonpitting swelling of the rind that is classified into 2 forms: acquired angioedema role I and acquired angioedema role II. It is usually nonerythematous and nonpruritic, and it may be pain-free. It is is caused by extravasation of elegant into interstitial tissue as a result of the exit of combustible mediators that in... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

14. Complete Information on Cryptosporidiosis June 18, 2008 Cryptosporidiosis is a disease caused by the parasite Cryptosporidiumparvum. A protozoa infection that usually infects the gastrointestinal tract. It is a disease spread through the fecal-oral route. It is transmitted by ingestion of fecally contaminated food or water, including water swallowed while swimming; by exposure to fecally contaminated environmental surfaces. The most common symptom is diarrhea, which is usually watery. It is often accompanied by abdominal cramping. Nausea, vomiting, fever, headache and loss of appetite may also occur. Some people infected with Cryptosporidium may no... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

15. Complete Information on Carcinoid syndrome May 30, 2008 Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms associated with carcinoid tumor (see bronchial adenoma ). Carcinoid tumors occur most commonly in the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach, small intestine, appendix, colon and rectum, or in the lungs. In rare circumstances, carcinoid tumors can develop in the ovaries. Carcinoid tumors secrete excessive amounts of the hormone serotonin as well as other chemicals that cause the blood vessels to dilate (open). These tumors may also cause diarrhea and wheezing (asthma). Carcinoid tumours may be found as an incidental finding in up to 10% of post-... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

16. Complete Information on Blue rubber bleb nevus May 13, 2008 Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome is a rare disorder that consists mainly of abnormal blood vessels affecting the gastrointestinal tract. It is even a rare cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage during childhood. Blue rubber bleb nevus usually cause massive or occult gastrointestinal hemorrhage and iron deficiency anemia secondary to the bleeding episodes. It is even a rare cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage during childhood. BRBN syndrome is generally present from birth or childhood. the evolution may be complicated by gastrointestinal bleeding . BRBNS is an important syndrome because of its po... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

17. Lipid Digestion - Chapter 3 April 01, 2008 Most natural whole foods have inherent enzymes capable of completely or partially digesting lipids if the enzymes are not destroyed through heat and processing. This widely underestimated value of whole, raw, fresh foods has been by and large ignored. A common argument against the value of inherent food enzymes is the presumed inhospitability of the gastrointestinal tract to all complex proteins. In other words, it is argued that enzymes within the food would simply be broken down into individual amino acids and would not have a chance to effect their enzymatic action which depends upon i... (read more) Author: Wysong Corporation

18. Dehydration - Natural Home Remedies For Dehydration March 25, 2008 Dehydration can be defined as "the excessive loss of water from the body." Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract can lead to dehydration in various ways. Often, dehydration becomes the major problem in an otherwise self-limited illness. Fluid loss may even be severe enough to become life-threatening. Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If lost fluid remains unreplenished, you may suffer serious consequences. Causes of Dehydration One common cause of dehydration ... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

19. Hypovolemia Treatment - What is Hypovolemia? March 17, 2008 Hypovolemic shock is a particular form of shock in which the heart is unable to supply enough blood to the body. It is caused by blood loss or inadequate blood volume. Hypovolemia (also hypovolaemia) is a state of decreased blood volume; more specifically, decrease in volume of blood plasma. Blood loss can be due to bleeding from cuts or other injury or internal bleeding such as gastrointestinal tract bleeding. Losing about 1/5 or more of the normal amount of blood in your body causes hypovolemic shock. A low blood volume can result in multiple organ failure, kidney damage and failure, br... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

20. How Can You Detect Stomach Ulcers ? March 12, 2008 Did you know that you have a one in ten chance of developing an ulcer at some time in your life? These small perforations of the gastrointestinal tract can cause a world of hurt and complications that may jeopardize your health. Stomach ulcers, sometimes called a peptic ulcer, are small holes in the gastrointestinal tract's lining. Sure, you may get lucky and develop a duodenal ulcer that is benign, but what if the stomach ulcer is malignant? How do you even know if you have this disease or if it is indigestion? So what causes these gastric ulcers and what is the ulcer treatment you... (read more) Author: Mike Selvon

21. Detoxification - How The Treatment is Performed March 07, 2008 Detoxification, or cleansing, is being used increasingly as a therapeutic modality to support and improve health. Our bodies are exposed to the vast array of toxic chemicals, called xenobiotics, that are ubiquitous in our environment. Xenobiotics are easily absorbed by the body through the skin, lungs, or the mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Chronic health problems can develop if detoxification doesn't take place and these toxins are allowed to circulate within the body. Excretion of toxins is a difficult process; however, the more water soluble the toxin, the easier it is to remo... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

22. Give Me 5 Minutes and I'll Show You How to Choose the Best Allergy Relief Products March 05, 2008 The different types of allergies can also have varying manifestations. The most common allergy symptoms affect the nose, sinuses, eyes, air passages, ears, skin, and gastrointestinal tract. If we were to name the different types of allergies based on the manifestations they have, there would be three major groups: respiratory, skin, and anaphylaxis. Rhinitis and asthma belong to the respiratory types of allergies. Their symptoms usually occur in the nose, sinuses, and airways of a person. For instance, rhinitis triggers reaction in the internal part of the nose, so that a person may suff... (read more) Author: Darrin Reservitz

23. Do You Know Where and What Your Vagus Is? February 25, 2008 The definition of vagus: vagus (Latin, vagus = wandering) cranial nerve X (CN X) a mixed nerve that leaves the head and neck to innervate gastrointestinal tract (pharynx, esophagus, stomach) respiratory tract (larynx, lungs), cardiac (heart) and abdominal viscera. This mixed nerve has sensory, motor and autonomic functions of viscera (glands, digestion, heart rate). Yes, you have one of these as we all do, it is a long wandering nerve and it is the primary nerve connecting the brain along with every organ of the body. It mediates your heartbeat, your digestion system, elimination and ba... (read more) Author: Darlene Siddons

24. Henoch Schonlein Purpura Treatment Information February 11, 2008 Rheumatica purpura (HSP or anaphylactoid purpura) is a form of inflammation of the blood vessels, or vasculitis. Inflammation of blood vessels can cause bleeding into your skin. It occurs mainly in children. HSP affects small arterial vessels in the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and often the kidneys. HSP causes skin rash, most prominent on the buttocks and lower extremities behind the inflammation associated with cramps and pain in the abdomen.and many cases follow an upper respiratory tract infection. Half of the affected children are under five, although the involvement of the kidneys is mo... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

25. Hypovolemia Treatment Information February 11, 2008 Hypovolemia (also hypovolaemia) is a state of decreased blood volume; more specifically, decrease in volume of blood plasma. Blood loss can be due to bleeding from cuts or other injury or internal bleeding such as gastrointestinal tract bleeding. Losing about 1/5 or more of the normal amount of blood in your body causes hypovolemic shock. A low blood volume can result in multiple organ failure, kidney damage and failure, brain damage, coma and death. Low fluid intake, extensive vomiting, and severe diarrhea are common causes of dehydration. Traumatic accidents, chronic illnesses and surgery ... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

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