It's a common misconception that stomach ulcers are caused by emotional upset, psychological distress, or spicy food. Yet no convincing study has ever demonstrated that these factors directly cause ulcer disease. So what does cause...

Howcast - Learn which symptoms call for a little TLC, and which warrant a visit to the pediatrician.

What's fun, easy, or delicious to us may be toxic to the animals we share our homes with. Jessi gives you a quick rundown on some of the more common toxic holiday items - and some may surprise you.

Clostridium (Clostridioides) Difficile (“Antibiotic -Associated Diarrhea”) | Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Clostridium (Clostridioides) Difficile (or “C. Diff”) is a gram positive bacteria that is an important...

Traveler’s Diarrhea | Causes (Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoa), Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Travelers Diarrhea is the most common infection in travelers to impoverished areas/nations. There are several risk...

Lesson on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Pathogenesis and Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Subtypes, and Treatment. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very common gastrointestinal disorder that causes recurrent and chronic...

We’re constantly on the look out for ways to save money in the US health care system. Targeting waste is our best bet to do so. A new study in JAMA Pediatrics points out a contender – low-value diagnostic imaging in the emergency...

Lesson on Typhoid Fever: Pathogenesis, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Other Important Considerations

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) Side Effects (& Why They Occur) | Paroxetine, Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram



Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) are medications used to treat disorders of...

Tapeworms (also known as flatworms) are gastrointestinal parasites of the class Cestoda (therefore can be referred to as Cestodes). There are many different species of Tapeworms, and there are several important species that infect humans...

Gilbert Syndrome | Causes (Genetics), Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Gilbert syndrome is a benign, genetic condition involving recurrent episodes of jaundice. In this lesson, we discuss the pathogenic...

Colon Cancer (Colorectal Carcinoma) is a cancer of the large intestine and/or rectum. This cancer can cause a variety of signs and symptoms, which we will discuss in this lesson.

In this video, the anatomy and function of the appendix are discussed, as well as the causes, symptoms, and treatment of appendicitis. The video also covers potential complications of appendicitis, such as perforation and abscess formation.

Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP): In-depth Overview including Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms, Triggers of Attacks, Diagnosis and Treatment. Acute Intermittent Porphyria is a neuro-visceral porphyria condition that leads to...

Best & Worst Foods to Eat with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | How to Reduce Risk and Symptoms of IBS



IBS is a functional bowel disorder involving intermittent and chronic abdominal pain that is associated with changes in...

Beef Tapeworm (Taeniasis) | How It Infects, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention



Another lesson in the Tapeworm Infecti

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Tapeworms are gastrointestinal parasites that are flat in appearance...

Pork Tapeworm (Taeniasis) | How It Infects, Symptoms & Cysticercosis, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Tapeworms are gastrointestinal parasites that are flat in appearance and can look like a “piece of tape”. Many species infect humans,...

Tapeworm Infection Signs & Symptoms, Nutrient Deficiencies, & Complications



There are a number of Tapeworm species that can infect humans leading to several tapeworm-related conditions (in this lesson we discuss taeniasis,...

Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) Signs & Symptoms, & Why They Occur



Small bowel obstructions (SBO) are mechanical blockages or occlusions of the small intestine. They can occur due to the small intestine twisting or “kinking” due...

Whipple Disease | Causes, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Whipple disease is a very rare systemic infection caused by the gram positive bacteria Tropheryma whipplei. Illness is caused by issues in...

Gastritis (Stomach Inflammation) Signs & Symptoms, Complications (& Why They Occur)



Gastritis (Stomach Inflammation) is a condition involving inflammation of the gastric or stomach mucosa. Gastritis can occur from a variety of...

It describe all the diseases of Excretory system i.e. Urinary Tract Infections, Cystitis, Pyelonephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Uraemia, Haemodialysis, Renal Transplantation.

Tularemia (Rabbit Fever) | Causes, Pathogenesis, Forms, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



In this lesson, we discuss the infectious disease condition known as tularemia (also known as Rabbit fever, deer-fly fever, and many other...

ACE Inhibitor Side Effects | Ramipril, Enalapril, Captopril, Perindopril | Causes and Why They Occur



ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) are medications that are used for high blood pressure...