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Diarrhea

Food Poisoning: The Invisible Threat

Food poisoning or food-borne illness can be defined as any illness due to consumption of contaminated food. This type of poisoning can be mild, but it can also be deadly. It is important that if you display symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping within 48 hours of consuming food, you should consult your [...]

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Anorexia

In our world today where everyone wants to be a celebrity, an athlete or a model, it is always a requirement to look good in public. Unfortunately, most people equate looking good to being thin. This has brought a major impact in the mindset of people with all the media hype of skinny females as [...]

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Gastroenteritis: Overview of the Stomach Flu

Stomach flu is a common medical condition which affects many people. Almost everyone has had an experience with the flu at one point in their life or another. Children are more prone to suffer from stomach flu than adults because of their developing immune systems and lifestyles. Incidences of the condition are also greater in [...]

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What causes bleeding in the digestive tract?

Bleeding in the digestive tract is always a serious matter and can be the result of various conditions. Some causes can be life-threatening, but most conditions can be cured or controlled, such as hemorrhoids and ulcers. If bleeding occurs in the digestive tract, it is critical to find the source of the bleeding. Bleeding can [...]

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Diarrhea – causes, symptoms, treatment

Diarrhea is defined as the frequent passing of loose, watery stools, 3 or more times a day, usually lasting 1 or 2 days. Although diarrhea is a common ailment and does not necessarily indicate a serious condition, in the event that symptoms last for more than 48 hours, medical attention might be required to resolve [...]

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