Background and study aimsIschemic colitis (IC) is potentially lethal. Clinical and biology information and results of computed tomography (CT) scan and/or colonoscopy are used to assess its severity. However, decision-making about therapy remains a challenge. Patients and methodsThis was a retrospec...
Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Management What is ulcerative colitis?Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the colon (large intestine). Inflammation and ulcers form on the inner lining of your colon. Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. It usually starts between the...
What is the treatment of hypoxia? Oxygen therapy is required as soon as possible. Treatment of the underlying condition with intravenous steroids or antibiotics. Acclimatization: This occurs in those who are exposed to high altitude for a while, wherein the body adapts to the state of decreased...
We investigated factors that may affect hospitalization and surgery in patients presenting with aggravation of ulcerative colitis (UC).This study included 222 UC patients who had visited our hospital regularly since 2000 (127 men, 95 women; mean age at onset, 34±16 years). We divided the patie...
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Different things can cause diarrhea, ranging from infections to treatments for certain types of illnesses. Acute diarrhea is diarrhea that usually lasts about a week or so and, in many cases, goes away without any treatment. Acute diarrhea is most often caused by viral, bacterial, or parasitic...
For patients with cancer, treatment may include combination therapy, including surgery and immunotherapy. Here, we review perioperative considerations for the patient prescribed immunotherapeutic agents. Recent Findings The perioperative period is a poignant moment in the journey of a patient with cancer, ...
Toxicmegacolonis a rare complication of irritable bowel disease where the colon becomes distended and is at risk of rupture. Treatment begins with medical attempts to address thedistentionand if these are not sufficient, the patient may need to have surgery to remove the colon. Managing irritable...
Urine tests are also done to look for the presence of protein in the urine, which is a sign of kidney damage. Urine glucose measurements are less reliable than blood glucose measurements and are not used to diagnose diabetes or evaluate treatment for diabetes. They may be used for screening ...