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Intestinal ailments affecting sex

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Biological medicines used to improve symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, specifically ulcerative colitis.
In recent years there has been an increase in the number of diseases related to gastrointestinal system disorders that may mimic lenient.
Such is the case of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which is divided into Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis (UC).
Crohn’s disease is a [...]

Treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

There is no cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome. However, there are many treatments available to reduce symptoms, treat complications and speed recovery.
When symptoms are severe, the patient will need to go to hospital for breathing help, treatment and physiotherapy.
A method called plasmapheresis is used to remove proteins called antibodies in the blood. The process involves drawing [...]

Exams and Tests for Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

The background of increasing muscle weakness and paralysis may be signs of Guillain-Barre syndrome, especially if there was a recent illness.
A medical exam may show muscle weakness and problems with involuntary body functions (autonomic), as blood pressure and heart rate. The test may also show that reflexes, such as “knee jerk” are decreased or absent.
There [...]

Causes of Guillain Barre Syndrome

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Is a serious disorder that occurs when the body’s defense system (immune system) attacks the nervous system by mistake. This leads to nerve inflammation, which causes muscular weakness.
Causes
Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disorder (the body’s own immune system attacking itself) and it is unknown exactly what triggers. The syndrome may occur at any age but [...]

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