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    IBS / 29 Jan 2016

    IBS Diet

    Finding an IBS Diet That Works for You The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can sometimes be affected by the food that a person eats, so an IBS diet plan may help a person to avoid discomfort and lessen IBS attacks. However, there is not a single specific diet for IBS, since IBS varies greatly from person to person. Instead, there are some general guidelines which can help you to find a diet that works for you. Avoid Foods That Trigger Attacks People with IBS have foods to avoid because certain foods do tend to trigger symptoms, including pain, bloating, and unusual bowel movements. Try to pay attention to which foods make you feel worse, and then cut them out of your diet for 12 weeks. If this does not make any difference, you can probably begin eating the foods again. Foods which commonly cause problems include items with caffeine, items with insoluble fiber, nuts, and fatty foods. IBS Diets for Different Symptoms Depending on your most prevalent symptoms, you may want to consider cutting back on different types of food: Bloating — If you frequently deal with bloating, try to avoid beans, legumes, cauliflower, cabbage, lentils, raisins, bagels, onions Cramps — Cramps are caused by issues with digestion, so try to avoid fried foods, fatty foods, caffeine, alcohol, fructose sugar, sorbitol sweetener Diarrhea — The primary thing to remember if you frequently have diarrhea is to consume a lot of liquid in water, tea, and soup, in order to avoid dehydration. IBS trigger foods for diarrhea include caffeine, fatty foods, and alcohol. Constipation — An IBS constipation diet should primarily focus on increasing fiber intake. Insoluble fiber can be problematic, but soluble fiber is very helpful. IBS diet foods for constipation typically include oats, brown rice, apples, carrots,…

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    Pulmonary Embolism / 16 Feb 2016

    Pulmonary Embolism Treatments

    What You Need to Know About Pulmonary Embolism Treatments If you ever receive a pulmonary embolism prognosis, it will be necessary to take the next step to find out how to treat pulmonary embolism. This medical problem will need the immediate attention of a doctor and treatment. Pulmonary embolism occurs when there is a blockage of one of the arteries in your lungs. Most likely, a blood clot has traveled from your legs toward your lungs. It can also be caused by a deep vein thrombosis, which means a clot has traveled from another part of your body, other than your legs. Pulmonary Embolism Medications The main goal of treatment in a pulmonary embolism situation is to prevent the clot from getting any bigger, and to make sure that no new clots will form. The primary way to do this is to use two types of pulmonary embolism medications: blood thinners, called anticoagulants, and clot dissolvers, also called thrombolytics. While on these medications, doctors will take frequent blood tests to know how easily your blood can form clots. Surgery for Pulmonary Embolism If the medications do not work after a few days, a surgeon may need to remove the clot. This can be done through the use of a catheter. Surgery is rather rare because it could cause other clots to form. Another way to deal with a clot is to put a filter into the main vein in your body – the inferior vena cava. This filter will prevent the clot from going into your heart or lungs. This step is usually reserved for people who are not able to take the drugs. Pulmonary Embolism Treatment Duration Once an individual is put on the medications for pulmonary embolism, it is necessary to be on it for at least three…

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    Arthritis / 27 Oct 2015

    Types of Arthritis

    Understanding and Treating Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis and osteoarthritis are treatable diseases that affect the integrity and function of the joints in the body. The type of arthritis present determines which treatments and lifestyle changes are necessary to relieve the symptoms of the disease. Arthritis worsens over time, but in some cases the progression of the disease can be delayed with medications and lifestyle changes. Types of Arthritis The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, a condition that is usually caused by injury or normal wear-and-tear to the joint. Rheumatoid arthritis is less common and is caused by an autoimmune disorder, or a disorder that causes the body’s immune system to attack the joints. Some signs of rheumatoid arthritis include painful joint swelling on both sides of the body, fatigue and swelling around the affected joints. Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that occurs in children. The cause of the autoimmune disorder is currently unclear, but treatments are available for all types of arthritis. Treatments vary significantly based on the type of arthritis present in the body and the severity of symptoms. Synopsis of Treatments Currently, pain medications are combined with immunosuppressant medications in order to reduce flare-ups of autoimmune-caused arthritis. After remission, or the point when the flare-up subsides, some medications are discontinued until another flare-up occurs. Treatments for autoimmune arthritis can help prevent or delay joint damage, and can help prevent disfiguration of the joints. Early treatment is recommended for those with autoimmune types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is treated with a combination of medications and lifestyle changes. Treatments include injections of hyaluronic acid into the affected joints, over-the-counter pain medications and daily exercise, which helps maintain joint mobility. Those with severe arthritis may take prescription medications, such as narcotic painkillers, and may be advised to lose…

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