Floating Stools: Is it Normal Stool?
Floating stools are generally associated with some degree of difficulty digesting or absorbing nutrients (sugars, fats, proteins, or vitamins) from food or excessive gas. Stools that float occur in a variety of situations although most are diet-related or caused by diarrhea due to a gastrointestinal infection.
Certain foods or a change in overall [...]
Cat Constipation - Feline Natural Laxative Remedy
January 23, 2009 by admin
Filed under Cat & Dog Constipation
One of the most frequently occurring digestive disorders of cats is constipation. Constipation is most common in middle-aged and older cats.
There are many home remedies including natural laxative remedies to relieve constipation.
There are many reasons that a cat can’t, or won’t defecate. Cats can be reluctant or [...]
Piles Treatment - Hemorrhoids Remedy
January 15, 2009 by admin
Filed under Hemorrhoids
Piles also called hemorrhoids are masses of clumps of tissue within the anal canal that contain blood vessels, muscles and elastic fibers. The anal canal is the last section through which stool travels as it goes from the rectum through the anus (opening of anal canal) to the outside world.
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Thrombosed Hemorrhoid - External Hemorrhoids
January 14, 2009 by admin
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External hemorrhoids are swollen and distended blood vessels around the outside of the anus. You can see and feel it. A thrombosed hemorrhoid occurs when a blood clot forms within the external hemorrhoid causing an extremely painful condition called thrombosis. It is blue or purple in color and at times may bleed.
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Does Dehydration Cause Constipation?
January 14, 2009 by admin
Filed under Causes of Constipation
According to a study by Nestlé Water Institute on dehydration, and constipation, the most important factors known to promote constipation are reduced physical activity and inadequate dietary intake of fiber, carbohydrates and fluids. Fluid losses induced by diarrhea can alter water balance and promote constipation.
The study also found when children increase their water consumption above [...]
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