Dalai Lama cancels European tour on health grounds: office Sep 13, 2008
The Dalai Lama has been told by his doctors to rest after being recently hospitalised for with abdominal pains although "his general health condition is good," his office said ... The 73-year-old Nobel peace laureate had been admitted into hospital for tests after suffering abdominal pain. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Too Few People Know Symptoms of Heart Trouble Sep 13, 2008
Upper abdominal pain or a feeling of indigestion. Nausea or vomiting. (Health-Finder)
Acid Reflux & Your Children Sep 12, 2008
com - Acid Reflux & Your Children - Acid Reflux & GERD. Send news tip to FOXNews. (Fox News)
Bacterial outbreak traced to Valley pea farm, state says Sep 12, 2008
Campylobacter can cause diarrhea that is often bloody, abdominal pain, weakness, fever, nausea and vomiting, according to a press release sent out this afternoon from the state's Department of Health and Social Services. The state has set up a hotline for those who may have eaten the local peas and suffered some or all of the symptoms. (Anchorage Daily News)
Raw cream from Valley dairy recalled Sep 12, 2008
A Centers for Disease Control Web site states: "Most people who become ill with campylobacteriosis get diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain and fever within two to five days after exposure to the organism. The diarrhea may be bloody and can be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. "The illness typically lasts one week. Some infected persons do not have any symptoms. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Local business destroyed by alleged embezzlement Sep 12, 2008
Later, Ben Kainer came down with diverticulitis a digestive disease that causes abdominal pain. But the worst came just a short while before his diagnosis when the couple learned more than 120,000 was missing from the company s books. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Battling Autism: Could Stomach Woes Be Part of the Problem? Sep 11, 2008
But some symptoms -- like heartburn, abdominal pain, and irritability -- are difficult to identify in children with autism who typically have trouble communicating when they don't feel well. According to Judy Converse, MPH, RD, LD, "Sometimes behaviors that might be dismissed as 'autism behaviors' -- like rocking back and forth while holding the abdomen or leaning over the arm of a chair -- are actually attempts to relieve the pain of GI issues.". (Pekin Times, IL)
FDA reports new deaths with diabetes drug Byetta Sep 10, 2008
Regulators stressed that patients should stop taking Byetta immediately if they develop signs of acute pancreatitis, a swelling of the pancreas that can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The FDA warned that it is very difficult to distinguish acute pancreatitis from less dangerous forms of the condition. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
No gluten ahead Sep 9, 2008
She was diagnosed with gluten intolerance four years ago after several frustrating years of lurching around for an explanation for symptoms that included puffiness and severe abdominal pain. "I knew something was wrong, but Western medicine kept coming up with nothing," says Bishop. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Alfalfa Sprouts Contaminated with Salmonella Typhimiriumis Sep 9, 2008
Those who are healthy and infected with Salmonella Typhimiriumis often experience fever, diarrhea which is sometimes bloodynausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Rarely, Salmonella infections can result in the bacteria invading the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infectionsinfected aneurysm, endocarditis swelling of the lining of the heart, and arthritis. (Newsinferno.com)
* Gut feelings Sep 9, 2008
IBS, with its symptoms of bloating, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea or constipation or an alternating cycle of the two, can seriously impair the ability to work and enjoy leisure activities ... The panels criteria, published in The Journal of Family Practice in February, include recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort for at least six months and symptoms for at least three days a month in the past three months that may improve with defecation or are associated with a change in the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Screening Rules May Miss Cancer in People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Sep 9, 2008
IBD refers to a group of conditions, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, marked by chronic inflammation in the intestines, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea. People with IBD are known to be at increased risk of developing colon cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
Sprouts to Be Avoided After Another Salmonella Outbreak Sep 8, 2008
Salmonella Typhimirium is a bacterial infection responsible for intestinal infections that usually generate fever, bloody diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances Salmonella can be fatal or could cause severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis. (eFluxMedia)
Once-Weekly Diabetes Drug Boosts Blood Sugar Control Sep 8, 2008
That news came a week after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that two Byetta users had died of acute pancreatitis, a condition that can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. While Byetta use has not been confirmed as a causative factor in these deaths, the FDA has noted an association between Byetta use and pancreatitis, and on Aug. 18 announced it was working on stronger labeling for the injected drug, which has been used by more than 700,000 people since being approved in June... (Health-Finder)
Kids at high risk of lead poisoning Sep 8, 2008
Some symptoms of lead poisoning are fatigue, headache, anorexia, vomiting, abdominal pain, arthralgia, stupor, seizures and encephalopathy. Doctors say that lead poisoning in children is preventable. (Times of India)
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and PureOlogy to Host First Annual 'NOCC and PureOlogy's Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer' Sep 7, 2008
The symptoms include: -- Bloating -- Pelvic or abdominal pain -- Trouble eating or feeling full quickly -- Feeling the need to urinate urgently or often Common risk factors of the disease include genetic predisposition, personal or family history of breast, ovarian or colon cancer, increasing age and undesired infertility. If a woman's risk factors fit any of these criteria, she should proactively inform her doctor. (PR Newswire)
Sprouters Northwest, Inc. Recalls Alfalfa Sprout Products Because of Possible Health Concern Sep 6, 2008
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which maybe bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Food poisoning, Chronic illnesses, Sep 6, 2008
The vast majority of people experience it only as an unpleasant bout of diarrhea or abdominal pain, though an estimated 5,000 to 9,000 Americans die each year from food poisoning. A handful of pathogens are responsible for more than 90 percent of those fatalities: salmonella, listeria, toxoplasma, noroviruses, campylobacter and E. coli. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Beware this dodgy vodka say standards officers Sep 6, 2008
"If you are a trader or shopper and are suspicious about any product then contact Consumer Direct on 08454 040506.The effects of methanol poisoning include abdominal pain, drowsiness and dizziness and in serious can cause blindness and breathing difficulties leading to coma.Genuine Spar 'Imperial' vodka (70cl) can be easily identified as it will only be in a bottle supplied by Rockware Glass and will have a lot code on the neck of the bottle. The full article contains 257 words and appears in... (Ilkeston Today)
State investigating hepatitis outbreak Sep 4, 2008
Symptoms of acute infection can include fever, nausea, tiredness, abdominal pain and jaundice, or yellowing, of the skin or eyes. Hepatitis C can be treated, although treatment success depends on the strain of the virus. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Wife of hantavirus victim shares story Sep 4, 2008
Other symptoms can include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The disease progresses into severe respiratory problems for up to 10 days after the initial phase of the illness and can lead to shortness of breath and coughing as the lungs fill with fluid. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Sep 4, 2008
Symptoms as recognized by Ovarian Cancer National Alliance include: pelvic and abdominal pain, urinary frequency and urgency, increased abdominal size and bloating, and difficulty eating and feeling full quickly. Other symptoms may include unexplained weight loss or gain, shortness of breath, low back pain, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, abnormal vaginal bleeding, indigestion or gas, and abnormal vaginal bleeding. (Boone Today, IA)
Collateral Damage Sep 4, 2008
Although the list of possible causes of acute abdominal pain is extensive, diagnoses to consider initially include appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, bowel infarction, renal colic, peritonitis, and cholecystitis. Because many of these diagnoses may be life-threatening and require urgent intervention, prompt evaluation of. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Hereditary Angioedema Sep 4, 2008
A 19-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with light-headedness, severe abdominal pain, and intractable nausea and vomiting that began 12 hours earlier. The patient reports previous episodes of abdominal pain and swelling of her hands and feet that have been attributed possibly to food allergies, which have recently become more frequent. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Ovarian cancer survivor pays it forward Sep 2, 2008
She complained of bloating, abdominal pain, the need to urinate frequently, and a general malaise. More than one person said she looked pregnant - not a possibility at age 58. (Globe and Mail)
Be alert for symptoms of ovarian cancer Sep 2, 2008
Its symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating and difficulty eating, which leads some doctors to treat patients for lesser digestive ailments, missing the real problem. The most effective diagnostic test for the disease is an ultrasound of the ovaries, often an expensive procedure. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Coffee appears to protect women from cancer of the uterus Sep 2, 2008
Symptoms can include abnormal bleeding, abnormal menstrual periods, bleeding between normal periods in premenopausal women, vaginal bleeding and/or spotting in postmenopausal women and women older than 40 and lower abdominal pain or pelvic cramping. Would you like to for our weekly. (News-Medical.net)
Dalai Lama Discharged From Hospital Sep 1, 2008
Tibetan Spiritual Leader Walks Out Smiling After Being Rushed In With Abdominal Pain. MUMBAI, India, Sept. 1, 2008. (CBS News -- World)
Ailing Dalai Lama and Other Tibetan Exiles Fast For Peace Aug 31, 2008
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Trans Ocean Products Recalls "Cracked Pepper Style Smoked Salmon" LOT No 54933-2 Because of Possible Health Risks Aug 31, 2008
Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Cracked Pepper Style Smoked Salmon, 4 ounce packages were distributed to three supermarket chains in seven states: Brookshire Brothers in Texas and Louisiana; Price Choppers in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Vermont; and Giant Eagle in Ohio and Pennsylvania. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Drinkers warned over 'dangerous' vodka Aug 29, 2008
The vodka contains a dangerous level of methanol which could cause abdominal pain, drowsiness and dizziness, or lead to blindness and breathing difficulties leading to a coma. The counterfeit Spar brand bottles are identified by the code "QI:1445c" embossed into the bottle on the base. (Harrogate Today)
Dalai Lama In Hospital With Abdominal Pain Aug 29, 2008
73-Year-Old Tibetan Spiritual Leader Cancelled Trips This Week Due To Exhaustion. MUMBAI, India, Aug. 28, 2008. (CBS News -- World)
Rough Road Ahead For Byetta Aug 28, 2008
An executive from Eli Lilly (nyse: - - ) said the FDA was aware of the additional deaths but did not announce them because they involved a milder form of pancreatitis, which can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Eli Lilly s medical director, James Malone, emphasized that all four patients had complicated medical conditions, ranging from leukemia to gallstones, which were likely the primary cause of death. (Forbes -- Markets)
Indian herbal medicines queried Aug 28, 2008
In 2005, the British drug regulator said toxic materials in herbal medicines could cause severe nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain and, in extreme cases, even lead to kidney damage, convulsions and coma. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Health)
Warning over contaminated vodka Aug 28, 2008
"An excessive intake of methanol can cause methanol poisoning and the effects include nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, drowsiness and dizziness, blurred vision leading to blindness, and breathing difficulties.". Legitimate stock. (BBC News)
A Man with Abdominal Pain, Nausea, and an Elevated Level of Serum Creatinine Aug 28, 2008
NEJM -- Case 27-2008 -- A 64-Year-Old Man with Abdominal Pain, Nausea, and an Elevated Level of Serum Creatinine ... Case 27-2008 A 64-Year-Old Man with Abdominal Pain, Nausea, and an Elevated Level of Serum Creatinine ... A 64-year-old man was admitted to the hospital because of abdominal pain, nausea, and an elevated level of serum creatinine. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Endoscopic ultrasound highly accurate in evaluating ambiguous radiographic findings of the pancreas Aug 28, 2008
Occasionally, patients who are asymptomatic or who have nonspecific symptoms, such as weight loss and abdominal pain, have subtle abnormal or incidental findings on CT and/or MRI that raise suspicion for pancreatic cancer ... In conclusion, researchers found that a pancreatic neoplasm is present in a clinically significant number of patients with an ''enlarged HOP'' or "dilated PD" detected on a CT and/or MRI performed for evaluation of nonspecific symptoms, such as abdominal pain or weight... (EurekAlert!)
Mass. pulls lead regulations for children's jewelry Aug 27, 2008
The condition can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. "They were concentrating on the more severe forms of the condition, but we felt it was important to get this information out there," said Eli Lilly medical director James Malone. (Boston Globe)
Study finds toxins in some herbal medicines Aug 27, 2008
Symptoms include fatigue, anemia and abdominal pain. Although Ayurvedic medications are largely used by adults to treat problems ranging from indigestion to infertility, about 4% of the 193 products that Saper tested were labeled for use in children. (USA Today)
* Canadian meat toll rises Aug 27, 2008
Symptoms include fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. All of the deaths are part of a total of 26 cases of listeriosis across Canada, the bulk of them in Ontario, with confirmed links to the outbreak, Raizenne said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
12 deaths linked to tainted meat in Canada Aug 27, 2008
Symptoms include fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Public health officials said Monday the death toll from the outbreak had risen to 12 after the government changed its definition of deaths associated with the infection. (AZCentral -- News)
Worm diet 'treats bowel disorder' Aug 27, 2008
Trials suggest it can dramatically reduce the abdominal pain, bleeding and diarrhoea associated with the disease. According to a report in New Scientist, the drink, which is called TSO, could be on sale in Europe by May if it is approved for use by regulators. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
4 More Deaths Reported Among Byetta Patients Aug 27, 2008
The announcement by Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. came a week after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that two Byetta users had died of acute pancreatitis, a condition that can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain ... In that announcement, the FDA warned that people should stop taking the drug if they developed symptoms of acute pancreatitis, including nausea and abdominal pain. (Health-Finder)
What makes pancreatic cancer so deadly? Aug 26, 2008
Unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting. Back pain is another one, because the pancreas is very posterior in the body. (Scientific American)
Cancer Vaccine Linked to Pancreatitis Aug 26, 2008
Acute pancreatitis is characterized by sudden, severe abdominal pain ... Dr. Amitabha Das, writing in the Medical Journal of Australia, said, We suggest that pancreatitis be considered in cases of abdominal pain following HPV vaccination. (Newsmax)
Fatal bacteria outbreak linked to meat Aug 24, 2008
Symptoms include fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. "Results of genetic testing from three samples of the products recalled by Maple Leaf Foods show that two tested positive for the outbreak strain of listeria," the Public Health Agency of Canada said in a statement. (MSNBC -- International)
Canada Confirms 4th Death In Listeriosis Outbreak Aug 24, 2008
Symptoms include fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Two-stage test could save lives Aug 24, 2008
By checking if women have new and persistent abdominal pain, bloating, difficulty eating or been feeling full, early detection rates could rise by 20 per cent when combined with the CA125 blood test. Ovarian cancer is known as the "silent killer" because most women are not diagnosed until they are in late stages. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Canada: 4th person dies in listeriosis infections Aug 23, 2008
Symptoms include fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Of the 17 confirmed cases, 13 are in Ontario, two in British Columbia, one in Saskatchewan and one in Quebec. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pin-cushioned ponies Aug 23, 2008
Three years ago, he went to inspect a horse with abdominal pain. It had been quarantined and was on the floor groaning. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
3 dead in Canadian food poisoning outbreak Aug 23, 2008
"In Ontario, there are three confirmed deaths at this point linked to the investigation, and another is still under investigation,'' Robert Clarke of the Public Health Agency of Canada told a news conference in Ottawa. Listeriosis is a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. It can be dangerous to the elderly, newborns, pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions. Symptoms include fever, headache, stiffness, nausea,... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Danger vodka warning over illicit bottles Aug 23, 2008
Effects of methanol poison-ing include abdominal pain, drowsiness and dizziness, blurred vision leading to blindness and breathing difficulties. Kevin Jones, Senior Trading Standards Officer for Wrexham County Borough Council, said: This product is potentially harmful to health. (Daily Post)
The mystery of Aafia Siddiqi Aug 22, 2008
"She was suffering from multiple bullet wounds that had been not been attended to. She came to court in a wheelchair and was suffering from intense abdominal pain for which she was given aspirin, which could only act as poison for her ulcerous condition," Fouzia said. Aafia had earlier informed her lawyer that she believed part of her intestines had been removed. (Asia Times Online)
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and G... Aug 22, 2008
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and GERD: Treating Acid Reflux, Heartburn and Ulcer Treatment. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and GERD. (Suite101.com)
Listeriosis outbreak in Canada sickens 16 Aug 21, 2008
Symptoms include fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Outbreak leaves 1 dead and 16 ill Aug 21, 2008
Symptoms include fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. On Sunday, the company announced it had discovered listeria bacteria in roast beef and corned beef made at the Toronto facility. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Top Seed Bartoli Withdraws, Petrova Advances In Cincinnati Aug 20, 2008
Bartoli, last year's Wimbledon runner-up, dropped the first set to American wildcard Jamea Jackson 6-7 (5-7), and was tied in the second set 2-2 when she withdrew because of abdominal pain. Meanwhile, former Top-10 star Petrova pasted fellow Russian Galina Voskoboeva 6-3, 6-0 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hantavirus deaths rare Aug 20, 2008
There may also be headaches, dizziness, chills, and abdominal problems, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. About half of all HPS patients experience these symptoms. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Feds want stronger warning about diabetes drug Aug 20, 2008
Regulators stressed that patients should stop taking Byetta immediately if they develop signs of acute pancreatitis, a swelling of the pancreas that can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The FDA announcement updated an October alert about 30 reports of Byetta patients developing pancreas problems. (San Francisco Chronicle)
FDA Reports New Deaths With Diabetes Drug Byetta Aug 19, 2008
Regulators stressed that patients should stop taking Byetta immediately if they develop signs of acute pancreatitis, a swelling of the pancreas that can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The FDA warned that it is very difficult to distinguish acute pancreatitis from less dangerous forms of the condition. (ABC News -- Wire)
Overdosing OTC DrugsGrowing Problem Aug 18, 2008
Symptoms of chronic overdosing include frequent vomiting, severe abdominal pain and even jaundice. If you think this might be happening to you, call a doctor. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Cancer jab linked to pancreas disease Aug 17, 2008
"We suggest that pancreatitis be considered in cases of abdominal pain following HPV vaccination," they wrote ... Acute pancreatitis is a sudden, debilitating attack of severe upper abdominal pain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Illness halts raw milk program Aug 17, 2008
This included episodes of abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. She later developed a form of Guillain-Barr syndrome, a disorder that makes a person's immune system attack the peripheral nervous system and can result in paralysis. (Daily Triplicate)
Hospitals beef up superbug safeguards Aug 16, 2008
The Nap 1 variety secretes much more toxins than the regular strain and can result in more severe symptoms, which include fever, diarrhea and abdominal pain. It's also resistant to some drugs. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Wozniak cruises into Legg Mason quarterfinals Aug 15, 2008
Jackson advanced when top-seed Marion Bartoli was forced by abdominal pain to retire from their first-round match Tuesday. She rode a break to a 4-1 lead in the second set before King regrouped to win the last five games, capping her surge with an ace on match point. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)