Neutropenic enterocolitis is a life-threatening complication of neutropenia. It is most often seen in patients that have received chemotherapy for acute leukemia or solid tumors, but can occur in other types of cases. It can affect the small and … [Read more...]
Zelnorm and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Zelnorm (generic tegaserod) is a drug prescribed for the short-term treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women. IBS is a disorder that gives millions of people abdominal pain and either severe diarrhea, constipation or both. IBS occurs … [Read more...]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) / Inflammable Bowel Disease (IBD)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the lower intestinal tract that is primarily characterized by a series of symptoms often worsened by emotional stress. About 10-20 percent of the US population has IBS, and 1-2 percent gets it each … [Read more...]
Esophagitis
Esophagitis generally describes any irritation, swelling, or inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that connects the pharynx with the stomach. It is often caused by the backflow of acidic fluids from the esophagus or stomach (gastroesophageal … [Read more...]