Ulcerative Proctitis: Best Practice Treatment Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a persistent condition marked by recurrent inflammation localized to the colon. While traditionally more prevalent in industrialized nations, UC has seen increasing incidence rates in developing countries. Ulcerative proctitis (UP) is a confined form of UC, limited to the rectum, carrying a
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IBD: A Link To Cancer And Infection
IBD: A Link To Cancer And Infection Individuals diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face higher susceptibility to malignancy and infection when compared to the general population. The primary objective of this study was to identify and describe risk factors associated with malignancy or serious infection in patients with IBD, with a
Daikenchuto Treatment For Chronic Constipation
Daikenchuto Treatment For Chronic Constipation Overview Traditional Japanese herbal medicine called daikenchuto (DKT) has been confirmed by a number of studies to have an effect on the serotonergic and cholinergic mechanisms with a satisfactory safety margin. Daikenchuto has an effect on improving gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain. DKT has
Gastrointestinal Diseases – Overview
GlobalRPh student writer Gastrointestinal diseases (aka GI disease or GI disorder) are those that affect the digestive tract (GI tract). This may include sections from the esophagus to the rectum, and the accessory digestive organs liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Gastrointestinal diseases can be acute, chronic, or recurrent. It covers a wide
