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Human Diseases Caused by Viruses
When a cell is infected with a virus several effects may be seen. Many viruses cause no harm or disease whatsoever. However,...
Bone Diseases
Your bones help you move, give you shape and support your body. They are living tissues that rebuild constantly throughout...
What is Ulcerative Colitis?
What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a disease in which there is chronic inflammation of the inner...
Warning Sign: Abdominal Pain
Warning Sign: Abdominal PainThe main symptoms caused by ulcerative colitis are abdominal pain and diarrhea, usually...
Other Warning Signs
Other Warning Signs Associated with the colonic inflammation in ulcerative colitis are complications that are not a direct...
Warning Sign: Weight Loss
Warning Sign: Weight Loss The chronic inflammation and symptoms of ulcerative colitis, if not controlled, have general...
Who is Affected by Ulcerative Colitis?
Who is Affected by Ulcerative Colitis?Ulcerative colitis is a disease that occurs in developed nations, and is...
Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease?
Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease?Ulcerative colitis is considered to be related to Crohn's disease, another...
What Causes Ulcerative Colitis?
What Causes Ulcerative Colitis? The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown, but it is believed to be somehow related...
Diagnosing Ulcerative Colitis
Diagnosing Ulcerative Colitis The best way of diagnosing ulcerative colitis is with colonoscopy, a procedure in...
Urgent Care for Ulcerative Colitis
Urgent Care for Ulcerative Colitis During a flare of ulcerative colitis, treatment is important to avoid complications....
The Course of Ulcerative Colitis
The Course of Ulcerative Colitis The course of ulcerative colitis is variable. Untreated, it usually fluctuates in severity...
Other Complications
Other Complications Ulcerative colitis is associated with important complications in parts of the body unconnected...
Ulcerative Colitis and Colon Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis and Colon Cancer Individuals with ulcerative colitis are at increased risk for colon cancer....
Biologic Therapies
Biologic Therapies The most recent innovation in the treatment of ulcerative colitis is what is referred to as...
Medications for Ulcerative Colitis
Medications for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment of ulcerative colitis aims to reduce the inflammation in the colon....
Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis Despite drug therapies, approximately one-third of people with ulcerative colitis...
Whipworm Therapy
Whipworm Therapy An interesting observation is that infection with the pig whipworm may be effective treatment...
Living With UC: Reducing Flares
Living With UC: Reducing Flares There are few non-drug, controllable factors that can reduce the symptoms of ulcerative...
Ulcerative Colitis in Children
Ulcerative Colitis in ChildrenChildren with ulcerative colitis that is not controlled often grow more slowly than...
Living With UC: Supplements
Living With UC: Supplements The bleeding caused by ulcerative colitis may lead to iron deficiency anemia due to...
Living With UC: Diet Changes
Living With UC: Diet Changes Although it has not been found that diet has an effect on ulcerative colitis, it...
Living With UC: Staying Hydrated
Living With UC: Staying Hydrated Chronic diarrhea can lead to dehydration, particularly if individuals feel ill...
Living With UC: Probiotics
Living With UC: Probiotics Probiotics consist of bacteria that confer a health benefit on the person who ingests...
Living With UC: Relationships
Living With UC: RelationshipsUlcerative colitis can have a major effect on relationships, particularly intimate...
What are Bacteria?
What are Bacteria?Bacteria are microscopic, single-cell organisms that live almost everywhere. Bacteria live in...
Bacteria vs. Virus
Bacteria vs. VirusBacteria and viruses are different types of pathogens, organisms that can cause disease. Bacteria are...
What Is a Bacterial Infection?
What Is a Bacterial Infection?A bacterial infection is a proliferation of a harmful strain of bacteria on or inside...
Foodborne Bacterial Infections
Foodborne Bacterial InfectionsBacterial infections are one cause of foodborne illness. Vomiting, diarrhea, fever, chills,...
Bacterial Skin Infections
Bacterial Skin InfectionsBacterial skin infections are usually caused by gram-positive strains of Staphylococcus...
Other Bacterial Infections
Other Bacterial InfectionsHarmful bacteria can affect almost any area of the body. Other types of bacterial infections include:...
Antibiotics
AntibioticsAntibiotics are medications that fight bacterial infections. They work by disrupting the processes...
Sexually Transmitted Bacterial Infections
Sexually Transmitted Bacterial InfectionsMany sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by harmful bacteria. Sometimes,...
Good Bacteria and Probiotics
Good Bacteria and ProbioticsBeneficial bacteria live in the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract and play an important...
Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic ResistanceOveruse and misuse of antibiotics has led to a rise in antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic...
Warning Sign: Uneven Pulse
Warning Sign: Uneven PulseAtrial fibrillation causes an irregular heart rate. If you check your pulse, you will often feel...
What Is Atrial Fibrillation?
What Is Atrial Fibrillation?Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart rhythm abnormality caused by a problem with...
Warning Sign: Dizziness
Warning Sign: DizzinessIf your heart goes into atrial fibrillation you may experience dangerous and frightening symptoms....
AFib vs. Normal Heart Rhythm
AFib vs. Normal Heart RhythmWhen the heart beats with a normal rhythm, electricity flows from the top of the heart...
When To Call 911
When To Call 911If you think you are experiencing atrial fibrillation and have chest pain, feel faint, feel a...
AFib and Stroke
AFib and StrokeAtrial fibrillation is a risk factor for stroke. About 15 percent of all people who have strokes...
Risk Factors You Can't Control
Risk Factors You Can't ControlHaving a family history of atrial fibrillation is a strong risk factor for you developing...
What Causes Atrial Fibrillation?
What Causes Atrial Fibrillation?Atrial fibrillation is a common problem. Risk factors for AFib include: Poorly controlled...
Heart Surgery Can Be a Trigger
Heart Surgery Can Be a TriggerOne of the risks of having open-heart surgery or coronary artery bypass graft surgery...
Risk Factors You Can Control
Risk Factors You Can ControlThere are some risk factors for atrial fibrillation that are in your control. Maintain...
Diagnosing AFib: EKG
Diagnosing AFib: EKGYour doctor will diagnose atrial fibrillation on an electrocardiogram (EKG). This heart tracing...
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