Monthly Archives: April 2009
Diagnosing Crohns Disease – A Mighty Challenge
A disease in disguise, one that mimics other gastrointestinal diseases and a difficult challenge for healthcare providers, diagnosing Crohn’s disease is most certainly a difficult task for healthcare providers. Because it mimics so many other diseases, Crohn’s disease may initially be misdiagnosed as another G.I. ailments. Symptoms absolutely vary from person to person and there … Continue reading
Stomach Flu Treatment
The stomach flu, or gastroenteritis, is a viral infection that attacks the stomach and small intestine and generally lasts 1 to 3 days. Caused by several viruses such the adenoviruses, rotaviruses, and the Norwalk virus, the stomach flu settles in when we are in direct contact with the virus. Stomach flu treatment is fairly straight … Continue reading
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms
Irritable bowel syndrome can be a very frustrating disease to manage and it is important to know the irritable bowel syndrome symptoms so that you will know how best to control and respond to the symptoms. Irritable bowel syndrome is also known as a nervous stomach, an irritable colon, a spastic colon, spastic colitis and … Continue reading