Colon Polyps Polyps are tissue growths inside the body. Polyps can grow in many places‚ including the large intestine (colon). A polyp may be a round bump or a mushroom-shaped growth. You could have one polyp or several. Most colon polyps are noncancerous (benign). However‚ some colon polyps can become cancerous over time. CAUSES The exact cause of colon polyps is not known. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in people who: • Have a family history of colon cancer or
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Us dept of health & human services reports nearly 3 million teens & young adults (12-25) become new abusers of pres drugs How it affects your health. Long term use can lead to physical dependence and addiction. Can cause drowsiness‚ constipation‚ depress breathing‚ slow down brain function. Unintentional over dose deaths involving prescription drugs have quadrupled since 2002 and now outnumber those from heroin and cocaine combined according to national institute on drug abuse The
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in order for it to be used. The early usage of marijuana was for medical purposes. During the time of Emperor Shen Nung in 2737 BC they used marijuana or cannabis for medical purposes namely: female weakness‚ gout‚ rheumatism‚ malaria‚ beriberi‚ constipation and absent-mindedness (C. Ksir‚ et al.‚ 2006). Marijuana is illegal for it is known for its addictive effect and causes hallucination and makes a person “high” or very active. But with further studies of today‚ there are a lot of discovery already
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Hemorrhoids About half of all Swedes over 50 have hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are small‚ blood-filled nodules that initially sits just inside‚ but later also outside the anus. Hemorrhoids often turn through a little blood on the toilet paper when you wipe out. Rectal canal will manage to hold tight and is therefore equipped with two sphincters which one is consciously controllable. In addition‚ a sealing mechanism in the lining of soft superficial veins that contributes to the density. Causes of hemorrhoids
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Nika Braiman 03/11/13 Digestive System Disorders Go to the following website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/digestivesystem.html Review the structures of the digestive system using the interactive diagram. When you click on each digestive organ‚ a list of disorders related to that structure will be displayed. Complete the chart by matching the disorder with the structure involved with the disorder. Click on the disorder to get the description. Many disorders affect more than one structure
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good care of yourself. Eat well‚ hydrate‚ and other healthy habits. Following are the natural remedies to recover from a c-section. 1. Drink water. It is important to stay hydrated after your procedure. After a c-section‚ many women experience constipation‚ which can be unpleasant and painful. Be sure to drink plenty of filtered water to keep your body balanced. Moreover lactating mothers need plenty of fluids. 2. Eat well. Post-operative nutrition can affect the speed of the healing process.
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types of problems that would lead the person into depression and then eating disorders which they become bulimic.Some short-term effects of bulimia are Broken blood vessels in the eye‚ Puffy swollen cheeks‚ Painful salivary glands‚dehydration‚ Constipation and/or Diarrhea‚ trouble swallowing (This effects are caused by the vomiting because we have this acid in our body that comes up whenever we throw up and that acid burns our throat and causes toothaches and also it damages your gums).Long-terms
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of common medications. Analgesics: i.e. Codeine‚ used for pain relief‚ side effects can be light-headedness‚ dizziness‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ shortness of breath‚ and sedation. Codeine can also cause allergic reactions‚ symptoms of which include constipation‚ abdominal pain‚ rash and itching. Antibiotics: i.e. Amoxicillin‚ a penicillin based antibiotic which fights bacteria in your body. It can only be taken if you are not allergic to Penicillin and do not have asthma‚ liver or kidney disease‚ or
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Spirulina - Uses and Benefits Spirulina is a superfood. I do not like to use the term superfood‚ although it could be applied to this addition. Although it is not technically an herb (actually a halsalg)‚ it has its fair share of health-promoting properties. It is rich in chlorophyll‚ which plants get their energy from the sun. This allows you to increase your metabolism‚ lose weight naturally and simultaneously feel better. By losing weight‚ you can increase your metabolism‚ weight loss and lose
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off the pain of heroin withdrawal for another 24 hours. This treatment is pure narcotic and is addictive but‚ when given in a small dose it doesn’t produce hallucinogenic effects. Side effects include loss of appetite‚ suppression of sex drive‚ constipation and sweating. However with the many treatment centers it is highly recommended that individuals enroll themselves into a rehab program after going thru detox. Having a consular to monitor your on going progress is an important step to recovery
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