The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects infected patients even after the acute phase and impairs their health and quality of life by causing a wide variety of symptoms, referred to as long COVID. Although the evidence is still insufficient, hypertension is suspected to be a potential ...
“Covid is associated with profound changes in the intestinal microflora,” says consultant physician and gastroenterologist Professor Ingvar Bjarnason. Following an Italian study that suggested remarkable improvements in Covid patients who started takingprobiotics,Bjarnason has set up a randomised clinical...
Patients with intestinal angioedema generally present with abdominal pain (with or without nausea or vomiting) and in some cases there was no prior history of facial angioedema, and C-1 esterase levels were normal. These symptoms resolve after stopping the ACE inhibitor.[Ref]...
Children with long-gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) risk living with aerodigestive morbidity and mental health difficulties. No previous study has investigated their experiences of schooling, despite the importance of schools in children’s development, learning and social relationships. We aimed to describe...
Dr Amitava Banerjee reflects on the latest data on post-COVID syndrome in individuals discharged from hospital.
This process is called poor intestinal permeability and is the precursor to leaky gut syndrome. (9) Sensing an “invader,” the body can react with systemic inflammation that can become chronic and lead to digestive issues and further perpetuate other problems like autoimmune disease. Read Next: ...
Alcohol consumption is associated with a wide variety of preventable health complications and is a major risk factor for all-cause mortality in the age group 15-47 years. To reduce dangerous drinking behavior, eHealth applications have shown promise. A p
Pretending one feels unwell to the point of believing that one is unwell and to support that, one might even take several screening tests, like covid tests, etc. Avoiding people, not getting back to them. Avoiding using spare time more productively. Avoiding TV or movies that might trigger ...
the study identified that people with multiplerespiratory conditionswere most likely to develop depression and anxiety later on. This has possible implications for future healthcare services if the Covid-19 pandemic brings about increases in long-term respiratory issues. The study confirms the importance...
Heavy drinkingalso irritates and inflames the intestines and affects the muscles that control digestion, which is why you might have diarrhea after a night of drinking.10Over time, intestinal inflammation increases the risk of gastrointestinal disorders and impairs your body's ability to absorb nutrie...