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Inflammation of the lining of the bowels
Colitis is inflammation of the large intestine. It can be from parasites, bacteria, or other causes. Clostridium difficile is a bacteria that cause mild to fatal symptoms. Diverticulitis is inflammation of pouches that can occur in the large intestine usually seen with age. It is usually provoked by seeds entering the pouch and not being able to exit. Flagyl is an antibiotic commonly used.
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What does it mean if the doctor tells u have inflammation of the bowels?
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What does it mean when the doctor says you have inflammation of the bowels and what causes it to occur?
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What are the GERD and stomach lining inflammation symptoms?
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A 44-year old male asked:
If i once eradicated h. Pylori from my stomach does that mean that the lining of my stomach is now more susceptible to inflammations or other diseases?
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A 40-year old male asked:
An endoscopy revealed inflammation in my stomach's lining. I don't have acid reflux, just discomfort. Antacids safe? Any natural alternatives?
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How can I prevent inflammation of stomach lining due to blood thinner plavix (clopidogrel)?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Good Day, I have right side chest pain that's also moving to my back for almost a year now. Xray showed inflammation on lung lining?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Have acid reflux which is burning my throat & cause inflammation of throat & sinuses. Take Prilosec qd. What can I take to protect lining of throat?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Dr said i ve non allergic rhinitis, i ve no runny nose/sneezing only nasal congestion & chronic inflammation of nasal lining, was it a correct dignosis?
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Are there any alternative treatments for inflammation of lining of the heart?
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A 60-year old female asked:
Is inflammation of the nasal septum lining treated with medication or will saline rinses be the best?
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Why do patients with prolonged inflammation of the stomach lining also have anemia?
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In large majority of population there is asymptomatic h pylori . But if visualisation with a scope is done. Is low grade inflammation or signs visible on stomach lining ? or its as good as someone who does not have h pylori in the first place.
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Gerd and stomach lining inflammation symptoms, treatment?
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How does one prevent inflammation of stomach lining due to bloodthinner plavix (clopidogrel)?
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A 37-year old female asked:
fatigue, right and back pain, irregular bowels. Colonoscopy normal apart from mid section inflammation, US + bloods normal incl. celiac test. Advice?
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A 46-year old female asked:
My CT scan shows inflammation of the lining of the stomach organs , what does this mean x?
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A 29-year old male asked:
My wife has some pain/discomfort in her stomach she says it's behind her belly button the pa she saw said its inflammation but couldn't tell us why. does that sound right ? gave meds to thicken the stomach lining. we plan on try 4a baby is it safe?
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A 39-year old asked:
What diet do I follow to reduce inflammation and the risk for bowel disease?
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Could PPI help improve bowel inflammation?
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A 23-year old male asked:
What can cause small bowel inflammation, pain, and perhaps bleeding in children?
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During a recent sigmoidoscopy a small patch of inflammation was found on the left side of lower bowel. What is the most likely outcome?
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I hav very sore inflamed intestines/bowel. What over counter med is best for pain and inflammation?
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A 36-year old female asked:
I had an MRI scan on my bowel - I have crohn's disease. the Dr says there is some inflammation present even though I've had no symptoms for months, in fact I feel the best ever in more than a decade. How accurate are MRIs? could it be wrong?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Doctor found a polyp in my bowel, I'm 26 they took it out. No Colon CA in family? They didn't find any inflammation disease, how could I have this?
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