Schistosomiasis or bilharzia is a tropical disease caused by sucking worms (trematodes). The main areas of distribution of the worm larvae are inland waters of tropical and subtropical Africa, South and Central America, and Asia. What is schistosomiasis? The worm disease schistosomiasis can affect both humans and animals. Estimates have shown that approximately 200 million … Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Contraindications – When should mesalazine not be given? Mesalazine must not be taken if there is a hypersensitivity to salicylic acid and its derivatives (this includes aspirin). Contraindications for the use of mesalazine are severe liver and kidney dysfunctions. Because of the increased risk of bleeding, mesalazine must not be used in existing stomach and … Contraindications – When should mesalazine not be given? | Mesalazine (5-ASA)
Alternatives to Mesalazine In the acute phase of ulcerative colitis, mesalazine is the first choice. Patients with Crohn’s disease also show a good response to the anti-inflammatory agent. In particularly severe cases, the physician may prescribe additional cortisone at times. If there is no response to the therapy, immunosuppressive drugs are used to inhibit the … Alternatives to Mesalazine | Mesalazine (5-ASA)
Introduction – What is Mesalazine? Mesalazine (trade name Salofalk®) is an active ingredient from the group of so-called aminosalicylates. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. Mesalazine is the gold standard, particularly in ulcerative colitis, but it is also used in Crohn’s disease. Mesalazine is used in acute … Mesalazine (5-ASA)
Dosage forms of Mesalazine Mesalazine in the form of suppositories is used especially when the inflammation affects the late sections of the intestine, i.e. rectum and rectum. The suppositories, as suppositories are also called, are usually inserted rectally three times a day, in acute treatment suppositories with 500mg active substance, in prophylaxis 250mg. Mesalazine suppositories … Dosage forms of Mesalazine | Mesalazine (5-ASA)
Interaction with other drugs Mesalazine shows a variety of interactions with other drugs. Patients should inform their treating physician about taking mesalazine when prescribing a drug. Interactions may decrease the effectiveness or increase the risk of side effects. Mesalazine interacts with anticoagulants, which may be more potent. The risk of gastrointestinal bleeding is increased. Mesalazine … Interaction with other drugs | Mesalazine (5-ASA)
Sclerotherapy is one of the medical procedures for the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease. It involves sclerosing the hemorrhoids on an outpatient basis. What is sclerotherapy for hemorrhoids? Sclerotherapy is one of the medical procedures used to treat hemorrhoidal disease. It involves sclerosing the hemorrhoids on an outpatient basis. Sclerotherapy of hemorrhoids is a hemorrhoid sclerotherapy. … Sclerotherapy of Hemorrhoids: Treatment, Effect & Risks
What is a stool transplantation? A stool transplant is the transfer of stool or the bacteria contained in stool from a healthy donor into the intestine of a patient. The aim of stool transplantation is to restore the irreparably damaged intestinal flora of the patient and thus to produce or at least promote a physiological, … Stool Transplantation
Implementation The performance of a stool transplantation begins with the preparation of the stool of a healthy donor. For this purpose, the donor chair is diluted with a physiological saline solution and then filtered, which cleans it of superfluous components such as indigestible fiber and dead bacteria. In most cases, the suspension produced in this … Implementation | Stool Transplantation
Possible side effects and risks Stool transplantation is a procedure that is not yet fully understood. Possible side effects and risks are not yet known and in some cases cannot yet be assessed. Previously performed stool transplantations in cases of non-therapeutic diarrhea caused by a bacterial infection with Clostridium difficile (CDAD) have shown a good … Possible side effects and risks | Stool Transplantation
Uzara is a medicinal plant that thrives in South Africa. From its root, medicines are obtained for diarrheal diseases. Occurrence and cultivation of uzara Uzara (Xysmalobium undulatum) belongs to the subfamily of silk plants (Asclepiadoideae). In Germany, the plant is also called wild cotton. The root of the uzara has been used in folk medicine … Uzara: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Diverticulitis is an inflammation of small sacs of the intestinal mucosa of the colon. It often remains asymptomatic, but can also manifest itself through pain and can become life-threatening if a diverticulum tears and empties intestinal contents into the abdominal cavity. The disease can be divided into different stages. On the one hand, the disease … Diverticulitis stages
