Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment

Question by MiddleChild: Some questions involving microbiology?
What do the terms “host specific viruses” and “host range” mean? Give examples of both please.

Why is it so difficult to find a cure for aids? Discuss one of the target areas.

Why is probiotics becoming increasingly popular?

In terms of infectious diseases, what is a human carrier?

Using oxygen result in toxic waste products. What adaption do aerobic organisms have that enables them to use oxygen?

Why would facultative anaerobes want to use oxygen if it is available, especially since using oxygen results in toxic waste products?

Best answer:

Answer by David
Available? Yeah, right

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Question by Sarah: This is going to sound like a weird questions but..?
Are probiotics considered vegan? I am really just curious because I have been taking them for medical reasons, but I know they are technically live bacteria. Yes, I know this question is nit picky, but I am really just curious..?

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Answer by Michaela D.
yes!

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Question by Army Bride: Can someone answer my questions?
Okay, I’m going to see a doctor hopefully next week (their computers are having trouble setting up appointments so its walk ins for a while). I think I might have IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I’ve read it can be caused by stress, diet, and a few other things. There hasn’t been much lately I CAN eat that doesn’t give me gas and cramps (and if its really bad… diarrhea). Plus I’ve been under a lot of stress in my personal life and these specific problems won’t just “blow over” anytime soon…
1a. What medications do they use to treat this? I’d prefer not having to run for pills when I’m already in pain and stuck to the toilet.
1b. Will the medication interfere with birth control and if I stop it when I want kids will coming down from taking it for a while be hard?
2. Since I’m only 18 will my doctor even take my claim seriously? I don’t know if this is an age specific disease but I’ve been having problems like this on and off for over a year.
3. Does anyone else have this?

Best answer:

Answer by Florence P
The reason people are not answering your questions, is because they are for a doctor to answer, not the general public. But your doctor WILL take you serious. That is his job to. You probably need to change your diet and start excercising. That will solve alot of it and the doctor will tell you the same thing. Good luck and take care of yourself because no one else will do it for you!

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Question by Sayde C: Please help me! I’m trying to solve these questions! 10 points*?
I’m taking my health class online and I have no clue what these questions mean!
PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE
HELPP MEE!!!

26. How does HIV affect the body?

It infects red blood cells, decreasing the amount of oxygen the blood can carry.
It infects certain white blood cells, destroying the immune system and making the body susceptible to infection.
It infects the alveoli of the lungs, reducing lung capacity and the effectiveness of the respiratory system.
It infects blood-forming cells in the bone marrow, producing anemia and destroying the immune system.

27. Which type of diabetes generally occurs in young adults and children and always requires insulin as part of the treatment plan?

type 1
type 2
type 3
type 4

28. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of skin cancer?

crushing chest pain
a sore that does not heal
unusual bleeding or discharge
thickening or lumps

29. What is the most fatal form of skin cancer associated with moles?

squamous cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma
malignant melanoma
acute cell melanoma

30. What disease is caused by a bacteria and can be sent in a powdery form for bioterrorism and leads to difficulty breathing and even death?

West Nile virus
anthrax
bovine spongiform encephalopathy
stroke

31. What is the general name for all infections that cause diarrhea to occur?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Crohn’s Disease
Colon Cancer
Dysentery

32. Which fat leads to atherosclerosis and can contribute to one’s risk of a heart attack or stroke?

steroids
cholesterol
phospholipids
olive oil

33. What is key to improve cancer’s survival rates?

improve people’s nutrition and lifestyle choices
more research into better chemotherapy drugs
programs that stress early detection and intervention
better surgical techniques to remove all cancer cells

34. What is the disease that involves changes in the nerves and chemicals of the brain leading to memory loss, personality changes, and complete dependency?

Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s
Paget’s
Grave’s

35. Which of the following is not a disorder related to hypertension?

congestive heart failure
stroke
diabetes mellitus
heart attack

Best answer:

Answer by Devon
I don’t know what class this is for, appears health related. I don’t want to be hard nosed – everyone of these can be answered with a little searching.

I am retired teacher – you can find the answers, you don’t need them from me or anyone.

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Question by Fiasco: External hemorrhoid questions…?
I’m 23 years old. I’ve had problems with chronic diarrhea most of my life. I suspect it to be irritable bowel syndrome. I first started noticing hemorrhoids when I was 18 years old. I haven’t really noticed that they have ever gone away completely. But gradually, they have gotten worse…

I have one that has gotten to be kinda large when it’s flared up, maybe about the size of an m&m candy. I very rarely see them bleed. They cause me a good bit of discomfort, but it isn’t unbearable.

When should I consider it bad enough to see a doctor (when I can’t bear it, perhaps….)?

What about treatment? Is rue care oil a joke? Do doctors steer people away from it? I’d like to avoid surgery if I can.

I have diarrhea fairly often, so don’t recommend that I get more fiber in my diet – that’d make my situation worse. I NEVER get constipated. I’m careful about not eating stuff that provokes diarrhea, but sometimes it’s inevitable. IBS aside, suggestions for the hems?

Best answer:

Answer by Lil McCray
Well, I’m a 60 year old female and have had Hemorrhoids since I was pregnant with my first son in 1967. After he was born of course they got worse.

Then still as the years go by, the continue to flare up. I have had them to the extent of that is almost the size of a cluster of grapes though not quite as large as grapes but sure felt like it and I could hardly move for a day or so.

I know what you’re going through and you should add cheese to your diet if you haven’t already. I don’t have any dirreahea problems as I tend to eat a pimento cheese sandwich almost daily and it’s true that cheese will firm up the stool.

As for the Hemorrhoids themselves, you can get tremendous relief from Preparation-H. The cream for the outer and the Suppositories for the inner. It has worked wonders for me and if you don’t have either use vaseline to keep yourself moist and just put a ladies mini-pad in your underwear to keep the greasiness off your clothing, no one will know but you.

It will also work wonders from the soreness that dirreahea leaves your bottom side in as well. I’m not being funny here, I’m absolutely serious and it has worked well for me, I’ve never had to even consider surgery as it always goes away even though I will still get bouts of it on occasion, I haven’t had one now in years so don’t think you have to worry too much about the surgery aspect of it at this point.

If you try it, it most likely will help you as well. GOOD LUCK & GOOD HEALTH….

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