Generic drug: bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline hydrochloride Brand name: Pylera What is Pylera, and how does it work? Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline hydrochloride) is a combination of a mineral and two antibiotics used to treat stomach ulcers associated with H pylori infection. Pylera is usually used together with omeprazole (Prilosec)....
While mild alcoholic hepatitis may be reversed, once it reaches the stage of liver cirrhosis, it is irreversible. After diagnosis, abstaining from alcohol can improve your lifespan. Mild alcoholic hepatitis can usually be reversed. However, if it becomes severe and reaches the stage of liver cirrhosis, it is usually irreversible. Liver cirrhosis is a condition...
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) facts Picture of a healthy kidney and multiple cysts on a kidney. *Polycystic kidney disease facts medically edited by: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. Autosomal dominant PKD is the most common inherited form...
What is stomach pain? Your stomach may hurt after every meal due to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia (FD), acute pancreatitis, or other conditions. The stomach is the organ responsible for most of your food’s digestion. Breaking down food swallowed through your esophagus and sending the resulting mixture onto the small intestine is the...
What is appendicitis? The cause of appendicitis is not always clear, but it's usually related to viral or bacterial infections, large intestine blockages, inflammatory bowel disease, abdominal trauma, and benign or malignant tumors. The appendix is a small organ located in the lower right of your abdomen. It is joined to your large intestine. While...
Since ciguatoxin is odorless and tasteless, as well as harmless to fish, it is not possible to know if a particular fish is contaminated by ciguatera food poisoning. Ciguatera fish poisoning (ciguatera food poisoning or ciguatera poisoning) is a seafood-borne illness caused by consuming contaminated reef fish that contain a toxin called ciguatoxin, which is...
Scombroid poisoning is caused by accumulated bacteria that turn histidine into scombrotoxin (histamine) in improperly stored fish. Scombroid poisoning (scombroid food poisoning or scombroid) is a foodborne illness that is typically caused by consuming spoiled fish, which contains a chemical called histidine. Bacteria can multiply in fish when stored at warm temperatures (59°F) and turn histidine into scombrotoxin (histamine)....
What is the Cologuard test? Cologuard is the recently Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved stool deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) screening test for detecting colon cancer. The Colorguard test is different from a colonoscopy because you can do it at home and you do not need to prepare by fasting or discontinuing medications before or after the...
What is constipation and fecal impaction? Constipation and fecal impaction are similar since fecal impaction is a severe form of constipation. Talking about your bowels can be an awkward conversation to have. However, when it comes to diagnosing complications with your bowel movements, it’s important to address issues before they get worse. But how can...
What Is bloating? Bloating is an uncomfortable belly feeling of being too full from food or air. Bloating usually resolves on its own after digestion and any gas that has passed. However, there are some medications and over-the counter food additives that can relieve symptoms faster than your body's normal processes. Bloating is that uncomfortable...