We performed an urgent enteroscopy and colonoscopy to facilitate stool disimpaction. The oesophagus showed multiple whitish plaques suggesting candida oesophagitis ... I experienced severe pain and ...

Taking laxatives can help soften a stool that is too large to pass. Dietary changes, such as consuming more fiber, may also help. If home remedies or OTC treatments do not help, it is important to ...

Bronchitis causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, which allows mucus to build up. Untreated COPD can lead to a faster progression of the disease, heart problems, and worsening ...

People can take steps to stop or help diarrhea at home, including over-the-counter (OTC) medications, such as loperamide (Imodium), and avoiding foods that may worsen symptoms. Diarrhea is a ...

(2) Physically, the barrier includes cellular and stromal components, from the vascular endothelium to the epithelial cell lining, and the mucus layer, which consists of a gel formed by the ...

MISSOULA, Mont. – A new health concern has emerged in Montana. Candida auris, a multidrug-resistant fungal infection, was recently reported in the state. This infection is primarily found in hospitals ...

Sadly, this scenario is not uncommon, doctors said. Every month, they see a number of cases in which a missed or delayed diagnosis of colon cancer has led to worsened outcomes.

Moving beyond the traditional sputum tests, a new study showed that a molecular stool test may increase detection of tuberculosis (TB) in people living with HIV. The research, published in the journal ...

Outside magazine The idea behind sleepmaxxing — getting sufficient, good quality sleep — isn’t new, says Aruna Rao, assistant professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine. “People are finally ...