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Imodium Is Becoming More Tightly Regulated by FDA

Forum Admin 26 March, 2018 Media 0

Why Has The FDA Restricted Loperamide? The active ingredient in Imodium is a drug called loperamide. Loperamide is an extremely mild opiate that has a very low abuse potential. There are very serious side effects associated with loperamide abuse. Loperamide has an extremely long half-life. This means that it takes an extremely long period of time for it to leave the body. As a result, high doses of loperamide can build up in the body. Loperamide Can Be Even More Dangerous Than Many Other Opiates If It’s Abused: While all opiates have the potential to be dangerous, loperamide has a side effect that many other opiates do not. Higher than recommended doses of loperamide can cause problems... »

Diverticulitis: What is Diverticula? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Forum Admin 19 March, 2018 Human Digestive System 0

Diverticulitis is a serious condition of the intestines that is common in both men and women over the age of 40 years old. Some younger people can develop it too though. It begins as a different condition called “diverticulosis,” which is a medical term that refers to the formation of pockets along the walls of the intestines. Only when the pockets become inflamed does the term “diverticulitis” apply. This can be a bit confusing to those who are unsure how to handle their new diagnosis, so this article will address some of the causes, symptoms, and treatment options that are available. Diverticulitis Causes This condition usually begins once a person is middle-aged because the walls o... »

Green Diarrhea: Causes of Green Stool & Treatment

Shawn 6 December, 2017 Diarrhea 0

Everyone will experience green diarrhea at one time in their lives. More often than not, when people notice green poop, they panic. However, there is often a logical explanation for the poop, and most reasons are not something that should worry you. It is natural to worry when the color of your stool changes. This article will allow you to find out what causes green diarrhea and what you can do about it. Causes of Green Diarrhea Infection of the Salmonella This is a bacterial infection of the intestines. In most cases, it is as a result of ingesting contaminated foods. Diarrhea is a major symptom of the condition as it is a type of gastroenteritis. Your stool will always be green in color. O... »

Yellow Diarrhea: Causes of Yellow Stool & Treatment

Shawn 25 November, 2017 Diarrhea 0

Yellow diarrhea is a condition in which you pass out loose and often watery stool that appears yellow in color. Typically, it results from improper absorption of fats in your lower intestines. When the poorly digested fats get into the small intestines, they are passed out of the digestive system in form of lose yellow fecal matter. In some cases, the yellow stool may be accompanied with fat droplets. Causes of Yellow Diarrhea The causes of yellow diarrhea include: 1. Bile Reduction Normal poop is brown in color because it contains bile salts or bile pigments. If your liver fails to produce enough bile, the poop loses its normal brown color because it contains little or no bile pigments. Ina... »

L-Glutamine for IBS

Shawn 24 October, 2017 IBS Resources 0

For proper function, your body depends chiefly on proteins. Amino acids are the fundamental building element that proteins are made of, and L-glutamine is the most common amino acid set up in human blood and makes up roughly sixty percent of the body muscles amino acid pool. This amino acid is chiefly produced by the lungs and is stored predominantly in the muscle tissue. L-glutamine aid intestinal health and it may assist in irritable bowel syndrome or IBS symptoms alleviation. A healthy person’s muscle can effortlessly generate, store and release this amino acid as needed to sustain the suitable glutamine concentration in the blood. Nevertheless, during certain circumstances the manufactur... »