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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUlcerative ColitisMicroscopic ColitisPseudomembranous ColitisIschemic ColitisAllergic Colitis in InfantsDiagnosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ulcerative Colitis Microscopic Colitis Pseudomembranous Colitis Ischemic Colitis Allergic Colitis in Infants Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions Colitis is inflammation of the tissue that lines the colon. Colitis is not a condition in itself but rather a sign that another disease process is at work in the body....

A colonic transit time test is a diagnostic procedure that offers information as to how long it takes for food to travel through your digestive system. It is used to gain a better understanding of how well your large intestine is functioning in terms of moving stool along. The test is particularly useful if you experience constipation on a chronic basis. Thomas Barwick / Getty Images Colonic transit time is the amount of time that it takes for a substance to move through your colon....

There are many types ofbirth control pillsavailable on the market today. The more recent evolution of the birth control pill includes continuous-cycle pills and extended-cycle pills. Continuous- and extended-cycle birth control pills are types ofcombination birth control,meaning that they contain both estrogen andprogestin. Continuous cycle pills contain more pills per pack, which means that they can, depending on how they’re used: Types of Continuous Birth Control Pills There are three categories of extended-cycle birth control pills....

If you’re considering laser surgery for acosmetic procedure, you may come across various types of laser procedures. While they all have similar features, each laser procedure has different effects. Let’s look at which lasers work best for common skin conditions. ARICAN/E+ / Getty Images How Laser Therapy Works Lasers are monochromatic, meaning a given laser emits light of only one wavelength. Lasers work in cosmetic procedures through aselectivephotothermolysisprocess, which means that they modulate the frequency of light (photo) to produce heat (thermo) in the specific area that will be destroyed (lysis)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVaccine DevelopmentAvailable OptionsHow They WorkNucleic-Acid Based VaccinesViral Vector VaccinesLive Virus VaccinesInactivated Virus VaccinesProtein-Based Subunit VaccinesBenefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vaccine Development Available Options How They Work Nucleic-Acid Based Vaccines Viral Vector Vaccines Live Virus Vaccines Inactivated Virus Vaccines Protein-Based Subunit Vaccines Benefits Scientists began working to develop vaccines to prevent infection and end the pandemic very soon after the first appearance of thecoronavirus(SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypesPersecutory DelusionsErotomanic DelusionsGrandiose DelusionsJealous DelusionsSomatic DelusionsMixed or Unspecified DelusionsThemes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types Persecutory Delusions Erotomanic Delusions Grandiose Delusions Jealous Delusions Somatic Delusions Mixed or Unspecified Delusions Themes Delusionsare a false belief about something that is not true or not real. However, people with delusions believe they are true even when presented with evidence to the contrary.Delusions are often a sign of an underlying mental health disorder, such asschizophrenia,bipolar disorder,dementia, or delusional disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommonalitiesType 1LADAType 2Gestational DiabetesMonogenic DiabetesType 3 Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Commonalities Type 1 LADA Type 2 Gestational Diabetes Monogenic Diabetes Type 3 There are five types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), gestational diabetes, and monogenic diabetes. Some experts also regard Alzheimer’s disease as a type of diabetes, calling it type 3....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to Get HelpIBD and IBSIrritable Bowel SyndromeHeartburn and GERDPeptic or Stomach UlcerGastritisGastroparesisGallstonesDiverticular DiseaseCeliac DiseaseFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Get Help IBD and IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome Heartburn and GERD Peptic or Stomach Ulcer Gastritis Gastroparesis Gallstones Diverticular Disease Celiac Disease Frequently Asked Questions A number of digestive disorders and bowel diseases can affect your health, often with similar symptoms of heartburn, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, and constipation or diarrhea....

Diverticulitisis either uncomplicated or complicated. In cases of uncomplicated diverticulitis, it may go away within a week without treatment. If it progresses or worsens, medication becomes necessary to address the symptoms and treat the condition. The class of medication that treats more severe cases of diverticulitis isantibiotics. In many cases, this will require the use of combination antibiotics. The two most common regimens aremetronidazolewithfluoroquinoloneoramoxicillin-clavulanate. Other possible antibiotics include: This article discusses possible treatment options for people with varying severities of diverticulitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMenstrual IssuesInfertilityInsulin ResistanceWeight GainHyperandrogenismFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Menstrual Issues Infertility Insulin Resistance Weight Gain Hyperandrogenism Frequently Asked Questions Read on to learn about the medications used to manage PCOS symptoms. Dan Dalton / Getty Images Menstrual Dysfunction Some drug therapies can regulate hormones to restore a normalmenstrual cycle. There are two types of oral medications commonly used to treat menstrual irregularities in PCOS:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Treatment A motility disorder, or dysmotility, is a condition in which muscles and/or nerves of thedigestive systemdo not work as they should. This dysfunction can alter the speed, strength, or coordination of the esophagus, stomach,small intestine, and/or the large intestine. If the muscles aren’t working properly, it’s known asmyopathy. When the nerves affecting the digestive tract are involved, the conditions are related to neuropathy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypesDo I Have an Eating Disorder?Treatment and ResourcesRisks in TeensFinding HelpNext in Eating Disorders GuideHow Eating Disorders Are Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types Do I Have an Eating Disorder? Treatment and Resources Risks in Teens Finding Help Next in Eating Disorders Guide Eating disordersare serious medical conditions that affect both physical and mental health. These disorders are not a choice and can be life-threatening....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsCopingOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Coping Outlook Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) refers to a group of geneticconnective tissue disorders. EDS affects 1 in 5,000 people worldwide, according to the National Library of Medicine’s Genetics Home Reference.EDS is usually noticed at birth or in early childhood, but it is also possible for a person to develop symptoms as a young adult....