Question 1

sign and symptoms of amoebiasis and treatment?

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Amoebiasis: Of the 10% to 20% of people who become symptomatic from e. Histolytica infection it is usually mild with loose stool, abdominal pain & cramping.   In more serious cases of dysentery there is bloody diarrhea, fever & abdominal pain.  There are cases where it has spread to the liver, lungs & brain.  It is treated with antibiotics.

Question 2

what are the signs and symptoms of amebiasis? what test should i take?

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Intestinal: The initial symptoms are often intestinal (abd cramps, diarrhea etc) . Amoeba infection is more likely if you have recently traveled to a developing country or have consume untreated water from a stream.  Usually getting stool samples to examine for ova and parasite would be the first step.

Question 3

what are the common signs and symptoms of ms in a 24 year woman?

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Variable: There is a broad range of symptoms, usual ones being visual problems, numbness, tingling and weakness. You may consult this site for more information on this topic.
http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/guide/multiple-sclerosis-symptoms#1
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 4

what are the early signs and symptoms in most patients with ms?

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Symptoms can be: Vague: painful blindness, odd sensations of the body, weakness, bowel/bladder changes, etc.  However, i could make an endless list of other medical disorders that cause the same problems.  The only way to know if you have ms is to be evaluated properly and to see if you meet the mcdonald criteria, which dictates the diagnostic criteria.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of amoebiasis?

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GI : Of the 10% to 20% of people who become symptomatic from e. Histolytica infection it is usually mild with loose stool, abdominal pain & cramping.   In more serious cases of dysentery there is bloody diarrhea, fever & abdominal pain.  There are cases where it has spread to the liver, lungs & brain.

Question 6

does amebiasis usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Of course diarrhea, blood in stools, can also lead to severe complications need investigations both blood and stools and treatment.

Question 7

still having amebiasis symptoms (abdominal pain) after treatment with tinidazole and paromomycin. is this just inflammation from the months of illness?

Accepted Answer

Go back to doctor: You should be seen and re-examined and have stool specimens and possibly imaging studies. The abdominal pain may or may not be in any way related to the amoebiasis, but you need to be certain. Good luck.

Question 8

how dangerous is amoebiasis?

Accepted Answer

Often no symptoms: Amebiasis causes illness in 10- 20% of those infected. It can lead to loose stool, cramps & abdominal pain. Severe form (dysentery) can lead to fever & bloody diarrhea. In rare cases it has seeded other parts of the body such as the brain or liver (where it can form an abscess).

Question 9

what is the medication for amoebiasis?

Accepted Answer

Amebiasis: Amebiasis which is an intetinal protozoan is usually treated with flagyl.

Question 10

what drugs are used to fight against amoebiasis?

Accepted Answer

Amoebiasis: commonly used drugs include metronidazole , tinidazole.

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