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Health Encyclopedia: Urinary Tract Infection Introduction

Introduction

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition where one or more structures in the urinary tract become infected after bacteria overcome its strong natural defenses. In spite of these defenses, UTIs are the most common of all infections and can occur at any time in the life of an individual. Almost 95% of cases of UTIs are caused by bacteria that typically multiply at the opening of the urethra and travel up to the bladder (known as the ascending route). Much less often, bacteria spr...

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease vs. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome... Read more »

Tamoxifen (Nolvadex): Is it REALLY Working for You?

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

Thanks to fellow SharePoster Jolene Boyd, a startling issue involving tamoxifen was recently... Read more »

Anxiety and Your Health: IBS and IBD

By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

A stomachache is a common physical symptom of stress and anxiety. Millions of people suffer from... Read more »

IBD & The Gut: New Research & The Truth about Colonics and Probiotics

By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

New Study: There was a new study published in the May 29, 2008 issue of Nature, a science and... Read more »

IBS - What is it?

By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

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Crohn's Disease: Diagnosis

The doctor will take a history and perform a thorough physical examination. The disease is particularly difficult to diagnose in children. In children, IBD may be mistaken for an infection... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis

The doctor will take your medical history and perform a thorough physical examination. The disease is particularly difficult to diagnose in children, in whom IBD may be mistaken for an... Read more »

Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Diagnosis

The diagnostic challenge posed by gallstones is to be sure that abdominal pain is caused by stones and not by some other condition. Ultrasound or other imaging techniques usually detect... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Medications

Many medications are available for relieving the symptoms of osteoarthritis. A major analysis indicated that drug therapy is generally more effective than non-drug treatments (surgery,... Read more »

Cervical Cancer: Treatment for Invasive Cervical Cancer

for Invasive Cervical CancerRadiation therapy and surgery are about equally effective as a single option for treating very small cervical cancers in their earliest stages, with survival... Read more »

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