Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a naturally occurring bacterium that causes infection in the digestive tract. It is anaerobic, meaning it lives in a low oxygen environment and can live in the absence of oxygen. When it infects an individual, the infection spreads to other areas of the body, usually the lungs and the bloodstream. P. aeruginosa …
Important Things to Remember Before Buying A Pulse Oximeter
Pulse Oximeter is a convenient and noninvasive technique for measuring a person’s blood oxygen level. Though its reading of peripheral hemoglobin saturation is not exactly the same as that of arterial blood, it is still a reliable and useful method of determining blood oxygen saturation and its adequacy for a person to survive. However, not …
Ranitidine Side Effects
Ranitidine is a member of a class of drugs known as histamine-modulators. It works by controlling the production of histamine in your stomach. Histamine is a natural hormone produced by your pancreas. It is essential for many of your body functions. Histamine is produced in large amounts in your stomach when you are sick. Ranitidine …
Treatments For Painful Anal Skin Infection
A common complaint of men and women in all age groups is that they have a painful anal skin infection. This skin infection is not the result of some foreign body lodged in the anus. An infection occurs because of an overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina, or sometimes even both. These bacteria cause an …
Homeopathic Remedies to Treat Seborrheic Keratosis and Acne
Sebaceous keratosis is an uncommon noncancerous keratin growth. People get more of these as they get older, but most of us are not aware of it until we have red, inflamed and painful scalp pimples. Seborrhea is basically the same problem, except that the skin grows on your scalp. It is not that difficult to …
What is Sex Therapy?
Sex therapy has been an increasingly popular method of addressing sexual dysfunction in the United States. Sex therapy has long been a source of controversy since sex therapists were criticized for promoting sexual activity above a person’s capacity to consent. This article examines the many pros and cons of pursuing sex therapy, and whether or …
How to Recognize Symptoms of Shigella Infection
Shigella bacteria are very common in the intestines and are the causative agent of shigellosis. They thrive in moist, dark areas. They are also found in areas such as dental hygiene, cosmetics, and food preparation. Shigellosis is a species of Gram-negative bacteria, facultative, anaerobic, non-motile, generally rod-like, Gram-positive, eukaryotic and closely related to the E. …
What You Should Know About Sibo Symptoms
If you suspect that your child is having problems with his intestines, you might be interested in learning more about SIBOS (small intestine bacterial overgrowth). Many children are at risk of having an underdeveloped small intestine due to poor digestion. Symptoms of SIBOS include abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea. A child with large …
The Simvastathen Side Effects
Simvastatin is one of the first medications approved by the FDA for the treatment of cholesterol problems. It can be used to treat both high-density lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein or HDL cholesterol. In addition to regular eating a balanced diet (including a low-fat/low-cholesterol diet), lifestyle changes which might help simvastatin work better …
What Does Skin Cancer Look Like?
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. It affects millions of people every year around the world, and while it’s not always dangerous, it can be. Knowing what skin cancer looks like will help you understand more about this disease, and you’ll be better equipped to treat it. By learning more, …