Free clinic harnesses alms, helps poor Oct 3, 2008
The most common complaints are diarrhea, sore throat and tuberculosis. Sometimes the LKC also handles serious illnesses such as tumors or cancer. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Exercise May Help People with Irritable Bowel Oct 3, 2008
Symptoms may include chronic abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Studies involving healthy adults have shown that regular exercise can relieve constipation and feelings of bloating. (MEDLINEplus)
Liraglutide Beats Glimepiride for Diabetes Control Oct 3, 2008
Transient nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea were more frequent with liraglutide, and there were two cases of pancreas inflammation in the liraglutide groups. Garber, at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, and his colleagues conclude that "liraglutide is safe and effective as initial (drug) therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus and has advantages over other drugs used.". (MEDLINEplus)
Patchouli Essential Oil Sep 25, 2008
It has also been used in the treatment of nausea, headaches, colds, abdominal pain and diarrhea. In traditional Chinese Medicine, the dried leaves and stems of Patchouli are used to normalize the flow and balance of 'chi. (Suite101.com)
Ironwood and Forest to Present Positive Data From Linaclotide Phase 2b IBS-C Study at ACG Annual Scientific Conference Sep 24, 2008
The most common adverse event was diarrhea; however, there were no associated dehydration or electrolyte abnormalities, and discontinuations due to diarrhea were infrequent ... Linaclotide was well tolerated at all doses, with the most common adverse event being diarrhea ... IBS patients fall largely into three subgroups-constipation-predominant (IBS-C), diarrhea-predominant (IBS-D), and mixed IBS (IBS-M)-and 30% to 40% of these patients suffer from IBS-C. There are currently few available... (PR Newswire)
2008 not a lucky year for China Sep 24, 2008
But four months ago, Fukun started throwing up, suffering from diarrhea and having trouble urinating. His parents took him to four hospitals and eventually discovered that he had three large kidney stones. (Los Angeles Times)
LA health officials blame turtles for spreading salmonella Sep 24, 2008
Symptoms of salmonella infection include bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever and vomiting. "Unfortunately, salmonella isn't the easiest infection to track. Most people just think they have food poisoning and treat it at home. So unless a specific check is done for that bacteria, we don't really know there's a problem," said Kissell. (Xinhuanet, China)
Transcript: Rush Limbaugh 'On the Record' Sep 23, 2008
And, again, I apologize for the diarrhea of the mouth here, but you let it happen, and I appreciate it. VAN SUSTEREN: You're passionate and you're certainly not afraid. (Fox News)
ESCONDIDO: City's dog park may reopen this week Sep 23, 2008
Costello said young and un-vaccinated puppies are at greatest risk for developing the disease, which causes lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes death. Cases in vaccinated adult dogs are rare, she said. (North County Times)
Cholesterol drug linked to amnesia Sep 23, 2008
My teenage daughter has been taking antibiotics to treat her acne for years, but she's also had terrible GI problems (stomachaches and diarrhea) for much of that time ... It is possible that years of antibiotic treatment have altered the ecology of her digestive tract, contributing to her pain and diarrhea. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hidden infections crucial to understanding, controlling disease outbreaks Sep 23, 2008
It's surprisingly hard to get really sick with cholera, an intestinal infection that causes diarrhea, vomiting, and leg cramps. The bacterium that causes the illness, Vibrio cholerae, lives in surface waters, and in areas where sanitation is poor, food and water are commonly contaminated with the bug. (EurekAlert!)
Keeping Your 'Best Friend' Safe From Parvo Sep 23, 2008
Classic symptoms include lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea. The disease initially enters the body through the lymphatic system and moves into other cells, eventually settling in the gastro-intestinal tract where it causes "tremendous" death of the cells in the lining of the intestines, he said. (ABC News)
Hand Feeding a Sick Rat Who Won't E... Sep 22, 2008
Poor appetite in rats may be caused by gastrointestinal upset, which is usually signaled by diarrhea since rats cannot physically vomit ... If diarrhea is present, mix three parts Nutri-Cal with two parts yogurt (instead of baby food), to help heal a rat's upset stomach. (Suite101.com)
Food safety outcry grows Sep 22, 2008
In July, Julia battled a serious case of cramping and diarrhea. Maksymic says her daughter's doctor suspects the illness may have been tied to listeriosis. (Canada.com)
Your Child's Autism: How to Solve a Piece of the Puzzle Sep 22, 2008
Sometimes there are obvious signs like diarrhea and vomiting. 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. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
DPW offers tips on pet waste disposal Sep 21, 2008
Campylobacteriosis a bacterial infection carried by dogs and cats that frequently causes diarrhea in humans ... Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea. (Burlington Union, MA)
Sweet but Deadly It's safe for people, but this increasingly common... Sep 21, 2008
Some, but not all, dogs also vomit and have diarrhea. If you know or suspect your dog consumed xylitol, or observe any of those symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately and tell them you suspect xylitol poisoning. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Guide to Home Water Purification De... Sep 21, 2008
These harmful microorganisms have contributed too many illnesses such as fever, intestinal problems, and diarrhea. This system provides the most efficient purification to energy cost ratio. (Suite101.com)
Source of E. Coli Outbreak at Michigan State Unknown Sep 20, 2008
The students who are considered probable victims all had cases of bloody diarrhea within the last week ... Michigan State officials sent out an alert this week encouraging students to step forward if they have experienced gastrointestinal illness, particularly bloody diarrhea. (Fox News)
Liberia:Key Survey of Nation's Health Unveiled Sep 20, 2008
The data also gives policymakers better insight into what contributes to health threats such as respiratory infections, diarrhea and malaria, which Varpilah cited as the leading causes of infant mortality in Liberia. On teenage pregnancy, the new LDHS tells us that nearly one in three women aged between 15 and 19 has already begun bearing children, and that young women with no education are more than three times as likely as those with secondary schooling to have started childbearing. (allAfrica.com)
writing in the current issue of The New Republic, Sep 20, 2008
But six weeks in the Kolyma camps, in northeastern Siberia--with temperatures reaching negative 50 Celsius, and sixteen-hour workdays of chipping off gold ore with pickaxes or hauling it in wooden wheelbarrows on four hours of sleep, and 400 grams of bread (for those meeting sadistic daily work quotas that even two men working together could not always achieve), and the tepid greasy water passed as soup, and a sliver of salty herring--all this, Mr. President, turned a healthy adult man into a... (Harper's Magazine)
Oregon officials warn about algae in two reservoirs (14) Sep 20, 2008
Drinking or touching the water can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory failure and other symptoms that may require immediate medical attention. The toxins cannot be removed by boiling, filtering or treating water. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
IBS treatment starts with diet Sep 19, 2008
Symptoms include gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or a combination thereof. It can appear at any age, but it is often found in younger people. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
ESCONDIDO: Contagious virus closes dog park Sep 19, 2008
A local veterinarian said young and un-vaccinated puppies are at greatest risk for developing the disease, which causes lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea and sometimes death. Cases in vaccinated adult dogs are rare. (North County Times)
Tories sorry for comments to native protester Sep 19, 2008
These Alliance/Reform/Conservatives have a bad case of verbal diarrhea. DrewHow come every time I post a comment about the media having a liberal bias. (CTV.ca)
Residents Want Animal Cruelty Investigation Sep 19, 2008
"I went back to the horse, and it was infested with flies. It has diarrhea, like no other," said Laurie Seaman, a woman who takes care of horses in the area. Animal Control was called on Aug. 27, and officers came to see the horse. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Sarah Palin's dead lake Sep 19, 2008
If the public did start complaining about skin rashes, diarrhea and other health problems, "the state would probably step in," he added. Would Giddings let his own children swim in Wasilla's lakes. (Salon)
Scientists learn how Listeria attacks the unborn Sep 18, 2008
Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and sometimes nausea or diarrhea. If infection spreads to the nervous system, it can cause headache, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions. (MSNBC -- Health)
Whats Going Around, Third Week in September Sep 18, 2008
In Greece, Dr. Laurie Shin is treating kids with croup, strep throat, and a stomach bug with vomiting and diarrhea. And in Rochester, Dr. Molly Hughes is seeing kids with a viral fever with a rash, a stomach bug. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Galveston sees traffic mess, searchers leave Sep 18, 2008
Free Quote from Insweb. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Celiac Disease Sep 18, 2008
Those fortunate enough to obtain a diagnosis often suffer before finding the cause of symptoms such as fatigue, diarrhea, weight loss, and excessive gas and bloating. The symptoms of celiac disease mimic other common gastrointestinal disorders, making diagnosis difficult. (Suite101.com)
The clinic to visit before the exotic journey begins Sep 18, 2008
While severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and terrorist attacks may preoccupy potential international travelers, diarrhea, hepatitis or malaria are much more likely to ruin an African safari or business trip. A boutique travel clinic opening April 11, the Travel and Immunization Clinic of Portland, will help travelers reduce relative risks associated with overseas travel through immunizations, preventative treatments and education. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
'Allergic Girl' teaches allergy-free dining Sep 18, 2008
Other people experience nausea, vomiting and diarrhea consistently in response to certain foods. But for some people, ingesting something that even accidentally touched tree nuts or peanuts could result in anaphylaxis, a severe reaction that can lead to blocked airways, cardiovascular collapse, and even death. (CNN -- Health)
A Man with Weight Loss and Abdominal Pain Sep 18, 2008
He did not have vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, fever, chest pain, or. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
E. coli strain infects 10; cause still unknown Sep 17, 2008
These toxins cause gastrointestinal discomfort, including bloody diarrhea ... An investigation by the Ingham County Health Department found that 10 MSU students who were treated at local hospitals last week with similar symptoms of bloody diarrhea contracted a strain of E. coli ... According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this strain of E. coli called E. coli O157:H7 affects about 70,000 Americans per year and results in gastrointestinal discomfort, including bloody diarrhea... (MSU State News)
New Guidelines to Help Achieve Optimal Digestive Health Sep 17, 2008
A person with good digestive health weighs a normal amount and rarely experiences digestive problems like nausea, bloating, constipation, stomach pain, diarrhea, heartburn, gas or irregularity. While Americans may recognize the USDA MyPyramid to visually illustrate the types and relative portions of food they should eat from the various food groups, digestive health is not addressed in this eating plan. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
E. coli Outbreak Update Sep 17, 2008
"She started throwing up and having bloody diarrhea," Sheila said. At the hospital, the Beavers found out Braylee got sick from E. coli. (FOX23.com, OK)
Financial woes, other stresses show physically Sep 17, 2008
Stress-related ailments include headaches, restlessness, agitation, insomnia, irritability, neck pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, insomnia, chest tightness and lack of sex drive. "With any kind of situation that we perceive as stressful, and we perceive ourselves as being unable to cope with it, we experience physical symptoms," says Katy Kamkar, a clinical psychologist with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. (USA Today)
Environmentalism protects our most basic human rights Sep 16, 2008
WHO statistics show that diarrhea, malaria and protein-energy malnutrition alone caused more than 3. 3 million deaths globally in 2002. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Violence Against Women Impairs Children's Health Sep 16, 2008
They also got sick more often than other children with diseases like diarrhea and pneumonia. "Both in Bangladesh and Nicaragua deaths before the age of five were more common among children whose mothers had been exposed to violence than among children of women who had never been subjected to violence," she reports. (Science Daily)
Lavender can act as estrogen Sep 16, 2008
American health professionals are less familiar than their European colleagues with the use of probiotics to treat conditions such as eczema, food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhea. We are sending you our new Guide to Skin Care and Treatment with various eczema treatment options plus a one-hour CD with our radio interview of Dr. Kelly Karpa, an expert on probiotics and author of "Bacteria for Breakfast." Anyone who would like this information may send $18 to: Graedons' People's... (Athens Banner-Herald)
16-month old Kittitas County baby contracts salmonellosis Sep 16, 2008
Symptoms can include severe diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, fever, chills, abdominal discomfort, and occasionally vomiting ... Antibiotics and antidiarrheal drugs are generally not recommended ... Never prepare food for other people if you have diarrhea. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Weight-Loss Surgery Requires Discipline Sep 16, 2008
And in gastric bypass surgery, sugary foods usually cause diarrhea. But an operation does not cure underlying psychological factors that prompt many obese people to overeat or eat the most fattening foods. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Is re-emerging superbug the next MRSA? Sep 16, 2008
All he knew for certain was that since being treated for what was a routine diarrheal infection, she seemed to be wasting away and none of her doctors or other health specialists could explain why ... "Disease caused by Clostridium difficile can range from nuisance diarrhea to life-threatening colitis that could lead to the surgical removal of the colon, and even death," said Dr. Stuart Johnson, associate professor of medicine, division of infectious diseases, Loyola University Chicago Stritch... (EurekAlert!)
Assessing the Health Impact of Hurricane Ike Sep 15, 2008
Drinking and bathing in water contaminated with fecal matter can result in the spread of E. coli and the norovirus, which can result in diarrhea, stomach cramping, and dehydration. Residents should only drink bottled water. (Fox News)
125 children die of malnutrition in MP: NGOs Sep 15, 2008
However, the release quoting the state Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister, Kusum Mehdele termed the reports of death due to malnutrition as totally 'baseless' and 'misleading', but admitted that deaths in Khandwa district occurred due to diseases like viral fever, pneumonia, diarrhea and liver-related disease. To read business stories in. (Economic Times)
Haiti City Hit by Storms Needs Clean Water, Food Sep 15, 2008
Not surprisingly, diarrhea is a growing health problem, although one senior health official said there were so far no cases of cholera. The city never had a single, integrated sewer system but high water levels have rendered drainage canals and sump pits inoperable as well as causing sewage to mingle with the floodwaters. (Planet Ark, United States)
RAD001 Combined with Sandostatin LAR(R) Depot and as Monotherapy Controls Growth of Rare Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Sep 14, 2008
The most frequent adverse events in patients taking RAD001 alone were stomatitis (44%), rash (40%), diarrhea (37%), fatigue (29%), nausea (26%), vomiting (17%), asthenia (16%), anemia (12%) and weight decrease (11%) ... The most frequent adverse events in patients taking RAD001 with Sandostatin LAR Depot were stomatitis (49%), rash (40%), diarrhea (29%), fatigue (33%), nausea (33%), vomiting (13%), asthenia (11%), anemia (18%) and weight decrease (16%) ... Based on these attributes, octreotide... (PR Newswire)
Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Recall of PEDIGREE(R) Dry Pet Food Products Sep 14, 2008
Animals infected with Salmonella Schwarzengrund may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets will only have decreased appetite, fever or abdominal pain. (PR Newswire)
Natural History of HIV Sep 14, 2008
Diarrhea secondary to Cryptosporidium (cryptosporidiosis). Diarrhea caused by Isospora ... Diarrhea from Mycobacterium avium complex. (Suite101.com)
Homemade Dog Food Benefits Sep 14, 2008
Dogs cannot change foods frequently without experiencing some degree of digestive upset like diarrhea, so if you re late getting home from work one night and don t feel like cooking, you ll still have to prepare dinner for the dog or put him at risk of illness by serving a kibble that his body is no longer used to. You don t just need to take the time to cook for your dog you also need to plan ahead and freeze a few meals. (Suite101.com)
Fart of Darkness Sep 14, 2008
The two or three kilometers of ocean closest to the shore aren't so much diamond as diarrhea. It never ceases to amaze me when I see kids swimming through the sludge at Ancol Beach whilst a Chernobyl-esque power station belches industrial waste into the middle distance and estuaries of turds spill out into the open sewer of the sea. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Ron Rivera, Potter Devoted to Clean Water, Dies at 60 Sep 14, 2008
A recent study in Cambodia found that the filters cut in half the incidence of diarrhea, a leading cause of death in the third world, especially among children ... After being coated with a bacteria-killing silver solution, the pot effectively eliminated 98 to 100 percent of diarrhea-causing contaminants like E. coli, cryptosporidium and giardia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Fast Facts: India Sep 14, 2008
Major infectious diseases: degree of risk: high food or waterborne diseases: bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A and E, and typhoid fever vectorborne diseases: dengue fever, malaria, and Japanese encephalitis are high risks in some locations animal contact disease: rabies note: highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been identified among birds in this country or surrounding region; it poses a negligible risk with extremely rare cases possible among US citizens who have close contact with birds... (CBS News -- World)
Curing dracula breath starts in your kitchen (3) Sep 14, 2008
Symptoms of low acid include hair loss, weak fingernails, indigestion, diarrhea, belching, flatulence and shockingly, heartburn. Digestive acid supplements are sold at health food stores. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
HIV not a death sentence Sep 14, 2008
Hauk had night sweats and diarrhea. He got tested. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Health and Agriculture Departments Warn Consumers About Raw Milk Sold in Montgomery County Sep 13, 2008
It is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis, which can include diarrhea and vomiting ... People with severe diarrhea may require rehydration, often with intravenous fluids. (PR Newswire)
Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Everson, PA Plant Dry Pet Food Product Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Sep 13, 2008
Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever ... Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. (PR Newswire)
Outbreak numbers increase to 291 ill Sep 13, 2008
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Benefit to help woman return to college Sep 13, 2008
She suffered from diarrhea, constipation and stomachaches. "There's many times when I was first diagnosed (that) I wasn't in school because of the pain," Posekany said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Killing Bacteria Isn't Enough To Restore Immune Function After Infection Sep 13, 2008
22, 2008) Scientists have found a potential new way to stop the bacteria that cause gastroenteritis, tularemia and severe diarrhea from making people. . (Science Daily)
Diarrhea spreads in India's flood relief camps Sep 13, 2008
PATNA, India (AP): Doctors have diagnosed more than 1,000 acute diarrhea cases in relief camps in the flood-ravaged plains of northern India, and at least six more people have died of complications from the disease, a health official said Saturday ... Deepak Kumar, the state health secretary, confirmed the six new deaths and more than 1,000 diarrhea cases in relief camps, but said authorities had enough medicine to treat the flood refugees. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
About 10000 Filipino kids die of diarrhea every year Sep 13, 2008
About 10,000 Filipino kids die of diarrhea every year_English_Xinhua. About 10,000 Filipino kids die of diarrhea every year ... MANILA, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Around 10,000 Filipino children die of diarrhea every year, according to local media on Saturday. (Xinhua)
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)
No source found in deadly E. coli outbreak Sep 12, 2008
The restaurant has remained closed since Aug. 25, several days after ill diners began arriving at Tulsa-area hospitals with symptoms that included bloody diarrhea. The department also reported Thursday that the number of people sickened by the outbreak has increased to 248, including 46 children. (Hays Daily News)
