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A Healthy Diet For Those Kidney Problems

By Neal Kennedy · 14 years ago

If you have a kidney problem, or you want to make sure you avoid having one in the future, you have to eat food that keeps your kidneys healthy. The intention of this article is ...

Research Study Concludes Dark Chocolate Can Help Reduce Dangers For Cirrhosis Sufferers

By Neal Kennedy · 14 years ago

Cirrhosis of the liver kills more between 10 and 15 thousand people each year in the United States alone. Recent statistics show it to be the 12th leading cause of disease-related death in the country. ...

Relieving Painful Symptoms With Ulcerative Colitis Medicine

By Neal Kennedy · 14 years ago

Ulcerative colitis medications should not be regarded as a cure for the condition itself. But they can help provide some relief for the pain and discomfort caused by ulcerative colitis symptoms. One of the other ...

Colon Infections: What Are The Dangers?

By Neal Kennedy · 14 years ago

When you use the term "colon infection," you can actually be referring to several different types of colon problems or conditions. When used by doctors, however, it usually refers to a disorder caused by the ...

How To Prepare For Your Colonoscopy Procedure: Guidelines For Fasting And Bowel Prep

By Neal Kennedy · 14 years ago

Colonoscopy fasting is a step you need to take in preparation for the colonoscopy procedure itself. It's one of several important ways to get ready for the doctor to examine your colon for signs or ...

What Causes Gallbladder Attacks?

By Neal Kennedy · 14 years ago

A gallbladder attack is characterized by pain that may last several minutes or several hours. The pain can range from mild to severe. It is typically a symptom of a gallbladder problem or some form ...

What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Kidney Problems?

By Neal Kennedy · 14 years ago

Although many kidney problem symptoms share a variety of similarities, there are still variations depending on exactly which kidney problem you're experiencing. Kidney problem symptoms are often not obvious, even while a serious kidney problem ...

What Causes Buttocks Pain From Sciatica?

By Neal Kennedy · 14 years ago

There are dozens of possible causes of buttock pain, and one of the most distressing is - without a doubt - sciatic pain. When you have this condition, it's referred to as sciatica. Sciatica is ...

Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks and Colorectal Cancer: Is There a Connection?

By Neal Kennedy · 14 years ago

A number of studies have been done in recent years focused on finding out whether a link exists between colorectal cancer and the amount of coffee, tea or soft drinks you consume. Part of the ...

What Are The Causes Of My Rib Pain

By Neal Kennedy · 14 years ago

Rib pain is not always caused by a rib injury. There are also a number of disorders that trigger rib discomfort, which means it can sometimes be tough to figure out the source of the ...

Finding Relief From COPD

By Neal Kennedy · 14 years ago

Having a condition that limits your ability to breathe is never an easy thing to live with. This is especially true for those who suffer from respiratory and lung disease known as chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Kidney Removal: Laparoscopic Vs.Open Incision Nephrectomy

By Neal Kennedy · 14 years ago

When medical professionals use the term "nephrectomy," they're referring to an operation in which part or all of a kidney is removed. The term "nephrectomy surgery" is often used to describe the same procedure. When ...

Recovering From Gallbladder Removal Surgery: What You Should Expect

By Neal Kennedy · 14 years ago

Not everyone recovers in the same fashion after gallbladder removal surgery. But in general, many patients who have their gallbladder removed are surprised when they experience many of the same symptoms they had before their ...