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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) represents a common gastrointestinal (GI) functional disorder that affects the digestive system and causes symptoms such as stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. IBS can affect patients regardless of their age, sex, socioeconomic status or race, and, due to its chronic nature which significantly impairs quality of life, represents an enormous economic burden as IBS patients are more likely to require time off work an seek medical care [11]. As the diagnosis of IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion and typical IBS symptoms are also frequently observed in other GI disorders, the road to final diagnosis can be challenging and extensive in terms of time. Moreover, a recent study based on health insurance data from Germany suggest that patients with IBS are likely not receiving sufficient diagnostic evaluation in conformity with the relevant guidelines [5]. In the present manuscript, we aimed at determining the prevalence of an overlaps between IBS an...

A healthy 23-year-old male developed a 39 ºC fever with nausea and sore throat nine days before hospitalization. Seven days prior to hospitalization, the patient was examined at Clinic A, diagnosed with viral upper respiratory tract inflammation, and prescribed loxoprofen. Subsequently, he developed general malaise, nausea, and reduced appetite and visited Clinic B three days before hospitalization. Left cervical lymphadenopathy and liver inflammation (as evidenced by elevated aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase levels) were observed, and IM was suspected. The patient was thus prescribed acetaminophen and referred to our facility two days before hospitalization. The patient had not recently traveled abroad and only had sexual intercourse with his partner. The patient presented with a headache, nausea, fever, sore throat, and joint pain; runny nose, nasal congestion, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, difficulty urinating, and feeling of residual urine were not observe...

Inflammation of the small intestine is called enteritis . Inflammation (redness and swelling) might be caused by infection, certain medications, radiation treatments, or chronic illnesses such as Crohn's disease or celiac disease. Symptoms can include pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and blood in the stool. Ben-Schonewille / iStock / Getty Images Plus Causes Enteritis can be caused by a range of conditions or medications that affect the small intestine. In some cases, enteritis might be caused by eating or drinking something contaminated by bacteria or viruses. Radiation treatment for cancer can also lead to inflammation in the digestive system. Some causes of enteritis are: Bacterial infection Celiac disease (an autoimmune disease in which your white blood cells attack your intestinal lining after exposure to gluten) Crohn's disease (an inflammatory bowel disease) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, including the ibuprofens Ale...

What should I do if I am in severe pain and believe I am experiencing a life-threatening medical crisis? Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. What should I do if I have chronic pain and don't know what is causing it? Contact your primary health care provider and set up an appointment. Your primary care provider will talk with you about your symptoms, perform a physical examination, and try to determine the reason for your pain. You may be sent to a specialist if your health care provider is unable to determine the cause of your pain or adequately manage your pain. What should I do if I don't have a primary care provider? If you don't have a primary health care provider, contact your health insurance company. Instructions for Medicare and Apple Health clients are below. Commercial Insurance or Medicare Apple Health Managed Care Plan* through Apple Health Call the number on the back of your insurance card for assi...

Blood pressure is a key measure of your health. You probably know it's important, but do you know what a good blood pressure is? Do you know why it's important? Read on for the answers to these questions and more. What is blood pressure? Two numbers make up your blood pressure reading: systolic blood pressure (the top number) and diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number). Systolic blood pressure shows how much pressure your blood is pushing against the walls of your arteries during heartbeats. The diastolic reading shows how much pressure your blood is pushing against the walls of your arteries while the heart rests between beats. Why does blood pressure matter? Many refer to high blood pressure as the "silent killer" because it usually has no symptoms. If left untreated, it can lead to several life-threatening conditions: Stroke:  High blood pressure weakens arteries throughout the body, creating...

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Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) develops when the body stores excess fat in the liver cells, making it difficult for the liver to function. This causes swelling and damage, which can become serious. NASH is one of two types of non-alcohol-related fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimate that between 1.5% and 6.5% of adults in the United States have NASH. In this article, we describe what NASH is, what symptoms it causes, how doctors diagnose and treat it, and the outlook for someone who has it. NASH is a potentially serious form of liver disease that develops in people who drink little or no alcohol. The acronym stands for "nonalcoholic steatohepatitis." Doctors diagnose steatosis, also called fatty liver, if more than 5% of the liver's weight is fat. If someone has NASH, their liver has a high percentage of fat, but it is also swollen has sustained damage, which can cause fibrosis, or scarring. If this scarring is very significa...