Posts tagged "diarrhea"
Learning About Giardiasis
What is giardiasis? Giardia is a microscopic parasite that can live in the intestines of humans. The disease caused by this parasite is called giardiasis. Some symptoms of giardiasis are diarrhea, belching, gas and cramping. Although these problems are very unpleasant, the disease is not usually dangerous. How does a person get this disease? Giardiasis is...
Infection by E. Coli
What is E. coli ? E. coli stands for Escherichia coli , the bacteria that causes severe cramps and diarrhea. E. coli is a major cause of bloody diarrhea. Symptoms are worse in children and the elderly, especially in people who have another illnesses. Infection by E. coli is most common during the summer months,...
Facts About Mastocytosis
What is mastocytosis? Mastocytosis is an abnormal increase of mast cells in the body. Mast cells are part of the immune system that help protect the body from infection. The most common form of mastocytosis is when mast cells accumulate in the skin and cause stains or reddish brown lumps. In rare cases, mastocytosis can...
Egg Yolks: Raw or Cooked?
The consumption of raw egg yolks is a common practice in many fields of sport and art (to improve the voice), adding them to drinks and protein shakes to boost nutritional value. While the yolks are very nutritious—either cooked or raw—if consumed in the latter, forms the risk of gastrointestinal complications given the facility...
What is Food Poisoning?
What is food poisoning? Food poisoning (also known as foodborne disease) occurs when a person eats or drinks something that contains harmful germs (bacteria, viruses or parasites). Sometimes, the bacteria produce a toxin in food and causing the problem is the toxin. How is food poisoning caused by fish? There are two ways to...
Traveler’s Diarrhea
What is traveler’s diarrhea? People have traveler’s diarrhea by eating food and drinking water containing germs. People may have this disease in areas of the world where drinking water is not clean. People living in these areas often drink tap water containing these germs, thus causing diarrhea. This is because their bodies are not...
