Jul 25, 2014
What is a peptic ulcer? More importantly, what causes peptic ulcers? An ulcer is an open sore that fails to heal on the skin, internally or in mucous membranes. Peptic ulcers occur in the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. Ulcers in the stomach are called gastric ulcers, and those in the duodenum are called...
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Cigarette addiction is one of the most common and most harmful addictions in the world. The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that 430,000 Americans die every year because of smoking-related illnesses. Such people contract cancers and other illnesses because of the multitude of tar, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and carcinogens that come with...
Read MoreJul 25, 2014
There are many benefits of Mesalamine for Crohn's disease, but let’s first identify what Crohn’s is. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects more than 1.4 million Americans. The disease can occur in any person of any age, but experts have most seen it occur in women and men between ages 15 and 35. The...
Read MoreJul 22, 2014
Nasonex is one of the most effective treatments for Allergic Rhinitis. This medication is also prescribed by many physicians for other ailments such as polyps, blocked passages and inflammations of the nose for various reasons, but the ultimate goal is to relieve any labored breathing and improve the patient’s quality of life.What is Allergic...
Read MoreJul 22, 2014
Benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH is something that men may develop as they age. It results in an enlarged prostate that causes more frequent and urgent urination as well as the difficulty of emptying the bladder. The body’s hormones can be altered so that the prostate shrinks with the use of finasteride.The hormones are affected because an...
Read MoreJul 22, 2014
Asthma is a chronic illness that causes inflammation of the lungs. When a person experiences an asthma attack, the muscles surrounding the airways begin to contract. The result is that a person is unable to breathe and may suffer from wheezing. He or she may have a serious cough or have a shortness of breath. The Mayo Clinic also reports that...
Read MoreJul 18, 2014
Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria causing infection of the stomach lining as well as the most immediate part of the small intestine connected to the stomach (duodenum). When the bacteria attacks the delicate tissues, the underlying structure is exposed and damaged by the acids produced by the stomach resulting in the formation of ulcers. If left...
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Abnormal blood clots can occur within the body when the blood is not capable of thinning itself. Clopidogrel bisulfate, marketed under the name Plavix, is known as a blood thinner or antiplatelet. It prevents blood cells (platelets) from lumping together and forming blood clots.The way that Clopidogrel bisulfate works is it prevents adenosine...
Read MoreJul 15, 2014
Celecoxib, commonly referred to on the market as Celebrex, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is designed to reduce the hormones flowing through the body to help reduce inflammation and pain within the body.Doctors will often prescribe Celecoxib to a patient who is suffering from pain or inflammation as a result of such diagnoses...
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