Diarrhea

Several soft, semiformed stools each day or frequent, watery stools throughout the day and even the night is generally called diarrhea. For people in the Western World, the usual amount of water in stool each day is generally no more than 200 ml or 7 oz. (8 oz. = 1 cup). When it is consistently more than this, it is called diarrhea in the medical field.

There are many causes of diarrhea. Fortunately, in most instances, this change in bowel habits is short lived and clears up on its own. In these cases, it is assumed that it is a virus infection or even “something I ate.” Whenever diarrhea lasts more than two or three weeks, medical advice is generally recommended. Among the many known causes are:

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THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT H. PYLORI: ALLERGIES, AUTOIMMUNE, & ADRENAL FATIGUE

In my last post (healing update #5) I told you I have h. pylori. It is not a fun thing to have. It creates SO much destruction in the gut and organs and pretty much can ruin your body. The #1 thing you do not want to do is let it overgrow-trust me, it is much worse then the detox. So, lets begin.

h. pylori is short for Helicobacter pylori

RESEARCH

If you don’t know anything about h. pylori I suggest you watch these video’s. I have done lots of research over the past months and these videos are very detailed and explain the biochemical process your body goes through and what the h. pylori does (what vitamins it takes away, detox pathways it ruins, etc..) to the body. I wont lie- they are long, but if you are serious about eradicating the h.pylori for good, then you need to know your facts.

h. pylori- another piece to the puzzle

h. p- part 2

I find Dr. Amy is a very thorough Dr. and researcher and her protocol and testing techniques actually work. Here is her site.


THE CONFUSION

H. pylori is pretty common and a lot of people don’t even know they have it. From what scientists can test- It is the most common infection in the world! When you do know you have it, most likely it is because you are already having un plesent symptoms.

Im not going to list all the symptoms here all because it can pretty much be anything. Not just digestion related/ulcers. Lots of doctors think it stays in the stomach. Nope. It can travel and infect any organ it likes to.

Not only does h. pylori invade but since it reduces stomach acid- (because it likes an base environment to grow) then other parasites and bugs have a easy time thriving. Acid kills, without acid-bad bugs will live in you. yuck.

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What Is Helicobacter Pylori Infection & How It Makes You Sick?

H. pylori are a type of bacteria that grow in digestive tract and they have the ability to attack the lining of the stomach and usually infect the stomach. The infections of H. Pylori are usually harmless but they are responsible for various ulcers in stomach and small intestine. The “H” in the name stands for Helicobacter, while Helico means spiral as these bacteria are spiral shaped. These bacteria are usually present in more than half of all the people living in the world. H. Pylori typically infect the stomach during childhood. In some people, these strains of bacteria can cause certain diseases such as Peptic Ulcer and Gastritis. That is the reason, when you develop symptoms of these diseases then the doctor probably tests you for H. Pylori infection as it can be treated with medications.

Let’s see how H. Pylori makes you sick and how it can be diagnosed and treated, also learn about its symptoms, risk factors and complications:

How H. Pylori makes a person sick?

For decades, the doctors thought that people get stomach ulcers due to eating spicy foods, taking stress, having smoking and other lifestyle habits. But, in 1982, the scientists had discovered H. pylori and they found that these germs are the most common cause of stomach ulcers.

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What Is Gastritis?

Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the lining of the stomach. It can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).

What Causes Gastritis?

Gastritis can be caused by irritation due to excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress, or the use of certain medications such as aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs. It may also be caused by any of the following:

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori): A bacteria that lives in the mucous lining of the stomach; without treatment, the infection can lead to ulcers, and in some people, stomach cancer.
Bile reflux: A backflow of bile into the stomach from the bile tract (that connects to the liver and gallbladder)

Infections caused by bacteria and viruses

If gastritis is left untreated, it can lead to a severe loss of blood and may increase the risk of developing stomach cancer.

What Are the Symptoms of Gastritis?

Symptoms of gastritis vary among individuals, and in many people there are no symptoms. However, the most common symptoms include:
Nausea or recurrent upset stomach
Abdominal bloating
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Indigestion
Burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach between meals or at night
Hiccups
Loss of appetite
Vomiting blood or coffee ground-like material
Black, tarry stools

How Is Gastritis Diagnosed?

Gastritis Doctor in New Jersey

Gastroenteritis

What are the other Names for this Condition? (Also known as/Synonyms)

Gastric Flu
Stomach Flu

What is Gastroenteritis? (Definition/Background Information)

Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of stomach and intestines, mostly caused by viral, bacterial or parasitic infections. Occasionally, the condition can occur due to non-infectious causes. Individuals with weak immune systems are more prone to these infections
Some risk factors for developing the condition include drinking contaminated water, eating contaminated food, being in an unclean or unhygienic environment, being in close contact with infected individuals, and the presence of certain pre-existing conditions such as diabetes

The following could be the causes of Gastroenteritis:

Viruses, including Rotavirus, Norovirus, Adenovirus, and Astrovirus
Bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Campylobacter sp., Salmonella sp., and Shigella sp.
Parasites such as Entamoeba, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium
Toxic substances; from ingestion of improperly canned food, toxic fish, or spoilt food
Viral Gastroenteritis is the most common type of Gastroenteritis that usually peaks during the winter months. It is characterized by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain
The diagnosis of Gastroenteritis is typically done with a physical examination and assessment of symptoms. When the symptoms are severe, such as bloody stools and uncontrolled diarrhea, a healthcare professional may opt for additional tests to confirm the diagnosis
Dehydration is the most serious complication of this condition that promptly needs hospitalization without which an individual could go into shock, kidney failure, coma, and death
Usually, most cases of Gastroenteritis with mild symptoms in healthy individuals resolve spontaneously in few days. Careful treatment is required in pregnant women, children under 5 years and adults over 65 years of age, and those with debilitating medical conditions
Some simple measures such as washing hands frequently, avoiding contaminated food and water, cooking food thoroughly before consuming, and getting vaccinated (such as against Rotaviruses) can help prevent contracting this condition
The prognosis is considered to be excellent for individuals in good health, as long as they take plenty of fluids to make up for the lost fluids. Young children and adults over 65 years of age tend to develop dehydration faster than others, but prompt treatment can ensure favorable results

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New Year, New Test

I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy last week. The anesthesia and procedure made me not so hot for a few days but I am glad I did it.

Do not ignore doing this. It was the test I was the most scared of because when I was going through breast cancer treatment my neighbor Myrna was being treated for and dying from Stage 4 colon cancer.

They removed polyps. One was hyperplastic (no concern, not premalignant) and the other was an adenoma (premalignant).

So I am on a 5 year rotation for colonoscopies instead of 10.

I had blown this test off for a couple of years because not only did the thought of it scare me, I was tired.  After going through breast cancer and treatment, I had a full hysterectomy.  For a couple of years I was like “not more medical procedures down there for a while.”

Well I am glad my primary care basically told me I had no choice I had to do it.

A mixed bag of results doesn’t thrill me I will be honest.  But better to know than pop another cancer.

Get your colonoscopies done.   And yes the prep is the singularly most hideous procedure prep known to man.  But if I can do it, you can do it.

Posted on January 23, 2017 by carla

LIVING WITH THE DIAGNOSIS OF CIRRHOSIS

Cirrhosis of the liver is a hard diagnosis to receive. Most peoples first thought goes to alcohol. In fact Cirrhosis is caused by many things. You can see a list of causes/types in the menu above under “types of liver disease”. It is very important that you find out the cause of your cirrhosis. This will make fighting it a lot easier.

That being said, in the end it doesn’t really matter what caused the cirrhosis. What matters is what are you going to do about it now? The way I see it you have three choices – 1. Ignore it, pretend it doesn’t exhist and continue on the way you are. This is not good because that is how you got here in the first place. Pull your head out of the clouds and join us in reality for a minute 2. Give up. Place your head between your legs and kiss your ars goodbye. Yeah, not such a great plan either. Your momma didn’t raise a quitter did she? 3. Fight. Learn everything you can about the disease and it’s complications, get a good health team together and fight like hell. Circle the wagons Poncho!! I ain’t a give’n in! This is the best course of action in my opinion. I’m usually right so you should listen to me. Just ask me I’ll tell ya.

Now lets get down to it ok?

Cirrhosis is not reversible. Let me say that again, cirrhosis IS NOT reversible. There are a few people out there that say it is. It is not. Liver disease can be completely reversible if you catch it early enough and before it gets to the cirrhosis stage. Once a liver is cirrhosed that damage is permanent. That does not mean you are going to die any time soon. A change of lifestyle is a must. You need to have healthy eating habits, exercise, vitamins and supplements and a positive attitude are also imperative. You can live for many, many years with cirrhosis.

LIVING WITH THE DIAGNOSIS OF CIRRHOSIS