Digestive System Articles A-Z
Diagnosing Hirschsprung's Disease
Several tests are commonly used for diagnosing Hirschsprung's disease. As discussed in this eMedTV page, tests such as manometry, biopsy, and barium enema x-rays all assist a doctor when considering a Hirschsprung's disease diagnosis.
To diagnose intestinal gas, your doctor may perform specific tests, such as a blood or breath test. This eMedTV segment explains the process of diagnosing intestinal gas. The process usually begins with ruling out other conditions.
Diagnosing Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
This part of the eMedTV archives discusses a number of tests that a doctor may use as part of diagnosing primary biliary cirrhosis, such as a physical exam, liver enzyme test, tests that look at cholesterol levels, ultrasound, and liver biopsy.
The digestive system begins at the mouth and ends at the anus. This page of the eMedTV library briefly explains the different parts of the digestive system and their roles in the body. Digestiv system is a common misspelling of digestive system.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, the digestive system allows your body to absorb nutrients from food (to use for energy, growth, and repairs), and then remove the leftover waste products. This article provides an overview of the digestive system.
| Digestive System |
This video clip gives an overview of the digestive system.
| Digestive System Problems |
This video discusses some of the problems that can occur with the digestive system.
There are several different parts of the digestive system. This page of the eMedTV archives briefly describes the different parts of the digestive system and how they function in the body. Digistive system is a common misspelling of digestive system.
This eMedTV page covers some of the parts of the digestive system (like the stomach and colon) and how they allow your body to absorb nutrients from food, as well as remove waste products. Dijestive system is a common misspelling of digestive system.
| Discharge Instructions (Liver Donation Surgery) |
This video explains discharge instructions following surgery.
This portion of the eMedTV site talks about diverticulitis, a condition that occurs when abnormal pouches in the abdomen become infected. This article also provides a link to more information. Divaticulitis is a common misspelling of diverticulitis.
When pouches form in the colon and become inflamed, diverticulitis is the result. This eMedTV article provides a brief overview of this medical condition and offers a link to more information. Divericulitis is a common misspelling of diverticulitis.
Diverticulitis is a condition believed to be associated with a low-fiber diet. This eMedTV Web page takes a brief look at this condition and includes a link to more detailed information. Diverticlitis is a common misspelling of diverticulitis.
This eMedTV page briefly describes diverticulitis, a condition in which small sacs in the colon become inflamed. It also discusses causes of the condition and countries where it is common. Diverticulites is a common misspelling of diverticulitis.
Diverticulitis occurs when small sacs in the colon become infected. As this article from the eMedTV library explains, diverticulitis can develop suddenly and without warning, so it is important to know the symptoms and causes of the disease.
Following a diverticulitis diet simply means sticking to high-fiber foods and avoiding foods that can get caught in the diverticula. This eMedTV article suggests diverticulitis diet foods that can help eliminate diverticulitis attacks.
Diverticulitis symptoms occur when small pouches that are formed in the colon become infected. This segment from the eMedTV archives contains a list of possible diverticulitis symptoms, ranging from mild cramps to intestinal obstruction.
Normal diverticulitis treatment usually involves taking antibiotics to reduce inflammation, but serious cases may require surgery. This eMedTV page discusses diverticular disease treatment options that are available, such as medications or surgery.
People who have diverticulosis have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. As this eMedTV page explains, diverticulosis itself is harmless, but if infection occurs in the pouches, it can cause pain in the lower abdomen.
A diverticulosis diet is often recommended by doctors to help prevent diverticulitis attacks. As discussed in this eMedTV resource, a diverticulosis diet full of high-fiber foods can help ensure proper digestion and reduce diverticulitis attacks.
Diverticulitis occurs when pouches in the colon become inflamed. This part of the eMedTV library briefly describes possible causes of the condition, as well as the most common treatment method. Diveticulitis is a common misspelling of diverticulitis.
| Dolor en el Área de la Incisión |
Dolor en el Área de la Incisión
Drug Interactions With Balsalazide
Drug interactions with balsalazide are possible if it is taken with warfarin, azathioprine, or other drugs. This eMedTV Web page describes the potentially negative effects that these interactions can have and how they can be avoided or minimized.
Drug Interactions With Budesonide EC
This eMedTV page explains that grapefruit juice and certain antibiotics are among the substances that may negatively interact with budesonide EC. This article also discusses the problems these drug interactions with budesonide EC may cause.
Drug Interactions With Ethacrynic Acid
Medicines that may cause drug interactions with ethacrynic acid include digoxin, lithium, and warfarin. This eMedTV resource describes the potentially negative effects these interactions can cause and lists other drugs that may cause an interaction.
Drug Interactions With Olsalazine
Warfarin and digoxin are among the drugs that can potentially interact with olsalazine. This eMedTV page describes how drug interactions with olsalazine can make certain medicines less effective.
Drug Interactions With Ranitidine
Some drugs that may interact with ranitidine include warfarin, triazolam, and itraconazole. This eMedTV resource discusses other potential drug interactions with ranitidine, such as those involving atazanavir or ketoconazole.
Drug Interactions With Tegaserod
As this eMedTV segment explains, drug interactions with tegaserod generally aren't severe enough to cause any problems or require changes in dosages. Among the drugs that can potentially interact with tegaserod are oral contraceptives and digoxin.
Drug Interactions With Triamterene-HCTZ
This eMedTV page explains the drug interactions with triamterene-HCTZ that are possible when it is combined with certain medications, like laxatives or warfarin. Steps your healthcare provider can take to prevent these interactions are also described.
The stomach, small intestine, and colon all play a role in the digestive system. This eMedTV resource gives an overview of the digestive system and provides a link to more information. Dygestive system is a common misspelling of digestive system.
Dyrenium is a prescription medication that is licensed to treat fluid retention. This article from the eMedTV library explains how Dyrenium works, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur with treatment.
Many Dyrenium alternatives are available, including other diuretics and certain lifestyle changes. This eMedTV segment describes lifestyle changes that may help with fluid retention and lists other medications that are alternatives to Dyrenium.
It is unclear whether Dyrenium and breastfeeding are a safe combination. As this eMedTV page explains, researchers are not sure whether Dyrenium passes through breast milk in humans, so the effects of taking the drug while nursing are unknown.
Dry mouth is a side effect that may occur with the use of Dyrenium. This section of the eMedTV Web site discusses Dyrenium and dry mouth in more detail and provides a list of suggestions that can help to relieve a dry mouth.
It is generally recommended that pregnant women take Dyrenium only if absolutely necessary. This eMedTV article offers more information on Dyrenium and pregnancy, and explains the possible risks involved with using the drug while pregnant.
Most people start with a Dyrenium dosage of 100 mg twice a day, taken after meals. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers other Dyrenium dosing information, including suggestions on when and how to take the medication.
Medications that may cause Dyrenium drug interactions include amiloride, digoxin, and lithium. This eMedTV Web page lists other drugs that can interact with Dyrenium and explains what may happen when these medicines are taken together.
If you take too much Dyrenium, overdose symptoms may occur, such as nausea, weakness, and vomiting. This eMedTV page describes other possible symptoms and lists various treatment options that are available for a Dyrenium overdose.
Dyrenium side effects may include nausea or vomiting, headache, and dizziness. As this eMedTV article explains, there are also many potentially serious side effects of Dyrenium, such as high potassium levels, kidney stones, or worsening of gout.
While Dyrenium is mainly used for treating fluid retention, it can be used "off-label" for other conditions. This eMedTV segment lists possible off-label Dyrenium uses and explains whether the drug can be used in children or adolescents.
Dyrenium Warnings and Precautions
You should avoid using salt substitutes while taking Dyrenium. This eMedTV resource contains other Dyrenium warnings and precautions, lists potential side effects that may occur during treatment, and explains who should not take the drug.
Only half of all patients with the condition have early appendicitis symptoms, which include abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. This page of the eMedTV website lists early appendicitis symptoms and provides a link to more detailed information.
Early Appendicitis Symptoms in Children
In most cases, early appendicitis symptoms in children are rare. If they do occur, they may appear as constipation, small stools with mucus, and fatigue. This eMedTV article discusses early appendicitis symptoms in children.
Early Symptoms of Appendicitis
Early symptoms of appendicitis include abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. As this eMedTV article explains, less than 50 percent of people who develop the condition will experience early symptoms, which can make it difficult to diagnose.
| Efectos Emocionales y Mentales a Corto Plazo |
Efectos Emocionales y Mentales a Corto Plazo
As this eMedTV page explains, EGD stands for esophagogastroduodenoscopy -- a procedure that allows your doctor to examine your esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. This Web page offers an in-depth look at this procedure.
As this eMedTV article explains, EGD alternatives can include x-rays, upper GI series, and CT scans. However, an EGD is able to provide more in-depth information than these alternatives. This Web page discusses EGD alternatives and why they are used.
As this eMedTV page explains, EGD expectations usually center on examining the upper digestive tract for problems and treating any problems that are found. This page describes what to expect with an EGD.
As this eMedTV resource explains, an EGD procedure is used to check for problems with the upper digestive tract, which includes your esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. This Web page offers an in-depth look at how this procedure is performed.
| EGD With Balloon Dilation |
This video explains the process of the upper endoscopy (EGD) procedure with balloon dilation.
| EGD/Upper Endoscopy - Presentation Summary |
This video clip explains what is involved in an EGD.
Some patients require an EKG for a liver donation evaluation to measure their heart activity. This eMedTV resource describes how an EKG is administered and explains the importance of monitoring heart activity.
| El Hígado y el Transplante |
El Hígado y el Transplante
| El Proceso de Evaluación |
El Proceso de Evaluación
| Electrocardiograma |
Electrocardiograma
| Entumecimiento en el Área de la Incisión |
Entumecimiento en el Área de la Incisión
| ERCP |
This multimedia clip explains in detail what happens during an ERCP.
| ERCP - Presentation Summary |
This multimedia clip explains the purpose of an ERCP procedure.
| ERCP Alternatives |
This video clip describes possible alternatives to ERCP.
| ERCP Complications -- Final Thoughts |
This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.
| ERCP Complications -- Major |
This multimedia clip outlines several major complications.
| ERCP Complications -- Minor |
This multimedia clip introduces minor complications.
| ERCP Risks -- Allergic Reaction To Medication |
This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.
| ERCP Risks -- Bleeding |
This multimedia clip addresses bleeding, a complication that can occur with colonoscopy.
| ERCP Risks -- Heart and Lung Problems |
This video clip discusses the risk of heart and lung problems occurring with this procedure.
| ERCP Risks -- Infection |