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    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    * Unseeded Dechy upsets Srebotnik in Cincinnati  Aug 15, 2008
    Second-seeded Nadia Petrova, the highest seed remaining after No. 1 Marion Bartoli retired on Tuesday with abdominal pain, also advanced by easily beating Julie Ditty of the US 6-1, 6-1. Kirilenko came from behind twice, after losing the first set and seeing her serve broken at the beginning of the third. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    On the scanner  Aug 15, 2008
    Monday, Aug. 4 Abdominal pain: At 6:02 p.m., EMTs responded to downtown Snoqualmie for a 31-year-old man with abdominal pain ... Saturday, Aug. 2 Abdominal pain: At 7:43 a.m., EMTs responded to Snoqualmie Ridge for a 32-year-old woman with abdominal pain. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)

    4th-seed Srebotnik falls in upset in Cincinnati  Aug 14, 2008
    Second-seeded Nadia Petrova, the highest seed remaining after No. 1 Marion Bartoli retired on Tuesday with abdominal pain, also advanced by easily beating Julie Ditty of the United States 6-1, 6-1. Kirilenko came from behind twice, after losing the first set and seeing her serve broken at the beginning of the third. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Tuna recalled due to possible health risk  Aug 14, 2008
    Short-term symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. The following products are subject to recall. (FOX23.com, OK)

    Unknown disease kills 9 in western Uganda  Aug 14, 2008
    He said that the victims showed signs and symptoms of fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea and later constipation. A medical team from the health ministry is already in the district carrying out various tests and promoting proper hygiene and sanitation as one of the measures to contain the spread of the disease, he said. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Doctor to see Pakistani defendant  Aug 13, 2008
    Ms Siddiqui's lawyers said she is suffering from abdominal pain ... "She is complaining of abdominal pain. She understands she lost part of an intestine," said Ms Whitfield Sharp. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Injury knocks top-seeded Bartoli out in Cincinnati 1st round  Aug 13, 2008
    MASON, Ohio Abdominal pain knocked top-seeded Marion Bartoli out of the Cincinnati Women's Open during her first-round match against Jamea Jackson on Tuesday night. Bartoli lost the first set 7-6 (6) and was trailing 2-1 in the second set when she called for a trainer, who was seen working on her abdomen as Bartoli lay on her back. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Home Made Brand Foods Recalls Tuna Salad Because of Possible Health Risk  Aug 13, 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. The following products are subject to recall. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)

    Fresno market recalls beef after E. coli scare  Aug 13, 2008
    Healthy people and pets infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Animals can be carriers with no visible symptoms and can infect other animals or humans. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Hull, 3 others enter hockey Hall of Fame  Aug 13, 2008
    Abdominal pain knocked top seed Marion Bartoli out of her match against Jamea Jackson. Be the first to comment on this story click the 'Add Comment' Tab. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Pedigree recalls bagged variety of pet food  Aug 13, 2008
    Salmonella can cause serious or even fatal abdominal illness, with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, in both people and animals. People who do not adequately wash their hands after handling the contaminated pet food could expose themselves to salmonella, state health officials said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Go slow on medicating children  Aug 11, 2008
    I often see children with diarrhea, rashes, fatigue, abdominal pain, weight loss or weight gain, headache, vomiting, or mood disorders - that turn out to be side effects from medications. And, of course, long-term data on these medications are often unavailable for children. (Boston Globe)

    Common Infertility Treatments Are Unlikely To Improve Fertility  Aug 11, 2008
    Side effects for women including abdominal pain, bloating, hot flushes, nausea and headaches were highest in women taking oral CC, affecting 10-20% of women. Interestingly, women on active treatments (CC and IUI) were reassured by the process of treatment while women who had no interventions were less satisfied, despite it being equally effective. (Science Daily)

    Adcock Ingram in recall  Aug 10, 2008
    If Nevirapine was dispensed inadvertently, the most common side-effects are: skin rash, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, headache, fatigue. A short inadvertent exposure to Nevirapine might render the individual resistant to Nevirapine, therefore eliminating Nevirapine as a future treatment option, according to Pillay. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Limited Bags of PEDIGREE(R) Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites at Albertsons in Southern California and Las Vegas due to Potential Salmonella Contamination  Aug 9, 2008
    Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Animals can be carriers with no visible symptoms and potentially infect other animals or humans. (PR Newswire)

    Malaria, most reported disease at Juaso Hospital  Aug 9, 2008
    Aidoo also mentioned malaria, cough, hypertension, skin diseases, joint conditions, diabetes, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and hernia as the top ten causes of OPD attendance. On HIV/AIDS, she said out of 1,401 persons screened, 34 tested positive to the disease, representing 2. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Fertility treatments 'no benefit'  Aug 8, 2008
    Between 10 and 20% of women taking the drug had side-effects, including abdominal pain, bloating, hot flushes, nausea and headaches. The drug also increases the risk of twins and triplets, which can be more dangerous for mother and babies than a singleton pregnancy. (BBC News)

    Abbott Study Shows Investigational Heat-Stable Norvir(R) Tablet Provides Similar Drug Levels to Current Norvir Capsule  Aug 8, 2008
    The most commonly reported side effects are: feeling weak or tired, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, changes in taste, tingling feeling or numbness in hands or feet or around the lips, headache, and dizziness ... Pancreatitis and liver problems, which can be fatal, have been reported in patients receiving NORVIR. Patients should tell their doctor if they have nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain, which may be signs of pancreatitis, or if they have or have had liver... (PR Newswire)

    Economy boosting egg donations  Aug 8, 2008
    Although most short-term risks are mild -- bloating, weight gain and abdominal pain -- less is known about long-term risks. Women who smoke, have a body mass index above 30 or have a history of gynecologic problems are ineligible to donate. (CNN)

    Common treatment for infertility ineffective: study  Aug 8, 2008
    Ten to 20 percent of the women in the trial taking the drug complained of some combination of abdominal pain, bloating, hot flushes, nausea and headaches. Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    Five Ways to Get Your Doctor on the Phone  Aug 8, 2008
    In practice, my secretary always notified me of acute chest or abdominal pain and a number of other red flags that I taught her to recognize, including shortness of breath, blood clot and dehydration. 3. (ABC News)

    Aging population making more visits to the doctor's  Aug 7, 2008
    The most common reasons adults give for going to the emergency room include chest pain, abdominal pain, back pain, headache and shortness of breath. The most common reasons for emergency room visits for children under 15 are fever, cough, vomiting, earache and injuries to the head, neck and face. (USA Today -- News)

    Worm diet 'treats bowel disorder'  Aug 7, 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)

    Pain in Chest, Upper Abdomen an Ominous Sign  Aug 7, 2008
    Unexplained chest pain and upper abdominal pain in patients with a normal endoscopy test "is a strong marker for ischemic heart disease and increased mortality," they conclude. SOURCE: BMC Gastroenterology, published online July 15, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)

    The basics of anthrax  Aug 5, 2008
    An infected person may notice nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, and fever at first, then later abdominal pain, vomiting of blood, and severe diarrhea, the CDC said. Other symptoms may include lesions and soreness in the throat, difficulty swallowing, and swelling in the neck and regional lymph glands. (CNN -- Health)

    Overly clean homes may up bowel disease risk  Aug 2, 2008
    Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, refers to a group of conditions marked by chronic inflammation in the intestines, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea. It's thought that the conditions arise from an immune system overreaction that injures the body's own intestinal tissue. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Cilantro recalled in U.S., Western Canada  Aug 2, 2008
    Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, and can be serious and sometimes fatal for young children and people who are frail and elderly. The strain that has sickened people in British Columbia recently is Salmonella enteriditis, which is usually associated with poultry, eggs or produce contaminated with one of those two sources. (Globe and Mail -- International)

    Tainted Peanut Butter Cases Can't Proceed as Class Action  Aug 1, 2008
    with salmonella, a potentially fatal bacterium that can cause acute nausea, diarrhea and abdominal pain when ingested. On Feb. 14, 2007, ConAgra temporarily closed the plant to identify and eliminate conditions that allowed the bacterium -- which is found on an estimated 20 percent of harvested peanuts -- to flourish. (Law.com)

    Lexicon advances on IBS drug candidate  Jul 31, 2008
    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder most commonly characterized by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation or diarrhea. As many as one in five American adults has IBS, according to the Mayo Clinic. (Houston Business Journal, TX)

    Lives Still at Risk from Tainted Drugs?  Jul 31, 2008
    "He too developed nausea, low blood pressure, fatigue, abdominal pain and diarrhea," Hubley testified. "A week later, my 47-year-old son was dead, leaving behind three children and a grandchild.". (ABC News)

    Dorothy Lane Market recalls potentially-contaminated ground beef  Jul 30, 2008
    Customers who have consumed the product and experienced symptoms such as diarrhea, fever or abdominal pain should contact a physician. Dorothy Lane Market, founded in 1948, operates three stores in the Dayton area. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)

    Lead, dental checks now required for students  Jul 30, 2008
    Symptoms of lead poisoning include irritability, loss of appetite, weight loss, sluggishness, abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, an unusual paleness from anemia and learning difficulties. Long-term exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible learning difficulties, mental retardation, and delayed neurological and physical development. (Dallas County News, IA)

    Teen Rape Investigation Suspended  Jul 30, 2008
    "The victim complained to fire and rescue and police initially that she had received and was experiencing severe abdominal pain. The rescue report indicates that the patient stated that she consumed a large amount of alcohol and that there was a possible sexual assault," Shorstein said. The 15-year-old was taken to an emergency room and was later examined. (News4Jax.com, FL)

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