Articles related to "Gastroenteritis"



Canine Gastroenteritis
Canine gastroenteritis is literally defined as inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract of the dog, has many causes, and usually results in vomiting, diarrhea or both.
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Is It the Flu or Food Poisoning?
One or two days after attending a party, you experience vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, and a headache. Most likely it's either a case of the stomach flu or food poisoning..
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Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis in Dogs
Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis causes severe and life-threatening vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration in dogs. Fluid replacement is the most important part of treatment.
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Gastroenteritis is Not a Flu
Influenza manifests with symptoms such as high fever, dry cough, sore throat, stuffy nose and severe aches and pains in the legs and low back.
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New Rotavirus Vaccine on the Horizon?
A couple of companies are close to delivering a vaccine that could prevent a worldwide epidemic that kills around 500,000 children (3 months to 2 years old) each year. Click above to find out more.
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Symptoms of Influenza vs Cold and Stomach Flu
Three virus-caused illnesses are often lumped together in people's minds, though the symptoms and treatment may differ. Here's how to tell one from the other.
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Norovirus Infection - The Stomach Flu Bug
Norovirus infection is the latest plague in the news. Learn about the symptoms, transmission and prevention of this acute gastrointestinal virus.
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Rethinking First Foods for Babies
Baby cereals and mashed sweet potatoes, once widely recommended, are no longer generally considered safe choices.
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College Students Spread Germs in Campus Housing
Student housing provides the perfect environment for bacteria and germs. Bad dorm housekeeping & poor hygiene cause colds, flu, stomach viruses, and contagious illnesses.
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Norovirus
Appearing suddenly in large groups, Norovirus can quickly spread and make individuals exposed to it fall rapidly ill.
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Diarrhea -- What is it, How it is Treated?
Diarrhea is typically, and usually, a annoying condition that almost always responds to home treatment. However, there are times, particulary with young children, when hospitalization is required. This article covers some of the most common forms of diarrhea and explains when further, more aggressive treatment may be warranted.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS affects one in five adults and more than one out of every ten visits to the doctor's results in this diagnosis.
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Shigella Bacterial Food Poisoning
Shigella is a virulent bacterial pathogen that you can pick up just about anywhere. Infection results from contact with contaminated feces, and causes severe diarrhea.
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The Causes of Infection
Infective illness is often the result of a breakdown in the relationship between our bodies and our resident micro-organisms.
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When to Use Soy-Based Infant Formulas
Soy formulas account for nearly one-quarter of formula sales in the US. Due to targeted marketing, many parents believe these formulas are superior to milk-based formulas
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Aunt Jemima Recall
Aunt Jemima Pancake and Waffle mixes have been recalled by the FDA due to a possible Salmonella contamination.
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Drinking Water While on Vacation
Water isn't always the pure and refreshing drink you might expect. Don't learn this the hard way next time you are traveling on vacation.
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Flying and Pilot Health
Even minor deterioration in health can affect performance if flying an aircraft. Before getting airborne every pilot should carefully consider whether he is fit to fly.
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Noroviruses
Noroviruses are a group of single-stranded RNA, non-enveloped viruses that cause gastroenteritis in human.
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River and Beach Contamination Poorly Publicized
Two bills in the Congress aim to protect swimmers' health by requiring timely notification of unsafe pollution levels at U.S. beaches and sewage overflows into waterways.
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Vincenzo Bellini's Life and Works
Vincenzo Bellini's brief biography. He is best known for opera Norma and 'bel canto.'
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What Causes Abdominal Pain?
Everyone experiences abdominal pain once in a while. While often frightening- and sometimes serious- abdominal pain is one of the most common and treatable complaints.
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Handling Fever At The Daycare
How to handle fever at the day care.
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Part Three - Short Stories Review
This is the third part of the short stories review that I have been writing. The collection of short stories is from the book, "Masterpieces of Mystery and Suspense" by Martin H. Greenberg.
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A to Z of Reasons to Breastfeed
Facilitating group discussion about the advantages of breastfeeding to mother and baby in a fun and interactive session.
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Autoimmune Neutropenia
Autoimmune neutropenia, which primarily occurs in infants, is characterized by antibodies that destroy neutrophilic white blood cells, increasing the risk of infection.
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Best Methods for Safe Holiday Decorating
Christmas decor isn't limited to tinsel or pretty strands of sparkling lights, and parents need to be aware of ways their cheerful trappings can endanger children.
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Bloody Urine
IgA nephropathy is an autoimmune kidney disorder with symptoms ranging from transient episodes of bloody urine to renal failure.
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Causes of Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is a common symptom that people report to doctors. What conditions can produce this sensation?
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Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Churg-Strauss syndrome is an autoimmune triad that initially emerges as allergic rhinitis and later progresses to eosinophilia and vasculitis. Read on to learn more.
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Drinks for Children
Children's drinks of choice should be milk and plain water, both of which are easily available and very affordable.
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Heavy Metal Toxicity
Mercury is the most common source of heavy metal toxicity and dental amalgams are the primary source of mercury exposure.
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How Much Water Should be Drunk
Healthy adults should drink about eight 8-ounce glass of water daily. However, there are times when water intake needs some modification.
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Infectobesity, The Obesity Virus
Obesity is linked with viruses. Look to Massage Therapy, Integrative Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Qigong, Reflexology and Laughter for supporting the immune system.
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Is it Flu, Allergies or the Common Cold?
Become knowledgeable about the differences between the symptoms associated with the flu, the common cold and allergies.
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Salmonella Infection in Birds
When a salmonella outbreak strikes in bird populations, feeders can be an important focus of the spread of the disease. Keep your feeder safe for birds.
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Salmonella Outbreak
A current outbreak linked to peanut butter in Minnesota is affecting more than 430 people in 43 states with 3-5 deaths, but what is this evil thing called salmonella?
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Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition affecting a significant portion of the population. This article briefly describes the symptoms of IBS.
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The Life of Zachary Taylor
Years before the outbreak of the Civil War, Northerners and Southerners were sharply divided over whether the territories taken from Mexico should be opened to slavery.
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Water Pollution Threatens U.S. Beach Swimmers
Sewage, animal waste, and other pollution that could expose U.S. swimmers to a host of waterborne illnesses necessitated 20,000 beach closing and advisory days in 2008.
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What Is Vomiting And Why Do We Vomit?
Vomiting is an extremely unpleasant function of the human body, but like many functions, it is a protective reflex.
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What Vaccinations Does My Puppy Need?
Vaccination is a crucial step in the health care of your dog to prevent Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Kennel Cough.
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Bad Times in Bodhgaya
This year's Kalachakra Prayer Puja is beset with misfortunes. The Dalai Lama is ill and various factions threaten terrorism and disruption.
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The Risks of Infant Formula Feeding
The Risks of Infant Formula Feeding in non-human primates.
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Balancing the Diet to Prevent Acid Reflux
In the management of digestive disorders, the role of a balanced diet cannot be over estimated. Proportion, trace minerals and herbs make all the difference.
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E. coli and E. coli 0157
Most E. coli are non-pathogenic (non-disease-producing) and are referred to as commensal - the dictionary definition of commensal is "one who eats at the same table".
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Elizabeth Siddal – Pre-Raphaelite Model and Muse
Though she was a poet and artist in her own right, Lizzie Siddal is best known as the idealized model of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
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How to Find the Best Travel Water Filters
Finding clean water when traveling is not always possible, especially in less developed areas. Taking a water filter or purification tablets can prevent serious sickness.
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Leading Causes of Failure to Thrive in Infants
Referred to as Failure to Thrive (FTT), this condition is a serious form of delayed physical growth and poor weight gain.
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More Presidential Fun Facts
Trivial facts about each of the men that have held the office of the presidency.
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