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Infectious Diseases

An estimated 15 - 45% of short-term travelers experience a health problem associated with their trip. And even more travelers to developing countries, including young adults, can expect to experience some health problem.

Virtually any place in the world can be reached within 36 hours, less than the incubation period for most infectious diseases. The ease with which people see the world has dramatically increased the number of foreign travelers. Respiratory infections, such as i...

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Ulcerative Colitis: Symptom Management

Symptom ManagementDiarrhea and ConstipationThe following are some ways of managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:To reduce mild to moderate diarrhea, take one teaspoon of psyllium hydrophilic... Read more »

Crohn's Disease: Symptom Management

Symptom ManagementDiarrhea and ConstipationThe following are some ways of managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:Mild to moderate diarrhea may be reduced by taking one teaspoon of psyllium... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms

...visible using only a microscope (called occult blood).Bleeding not as common as in UC, but can occur.ConstipationConstipation can be a symptom of UC, but not as common as diarrhea. Can occur... Read more »

Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms

...crampsDigestive problems such as gas, bloating, indigestion and stomach painBowel and bladder problems such as constipation and frequent urinationLoss of appetite or feeling of fullness even after... Read more »

Scleroderma: Treatment for Gastrointestinal Problems

...erythromycin in combination with octreotide allowed normal nutrition for at least 2 years.Agents for ConstipationProkinetics. Prokinetics improve the muscle action of the esophagus and enhance... Read more »

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