Canine coronavirus infection (CCV) sounds intimidating, as well it should be, because it is a highly contagious disease that can be found in dogs all over the world. It is specific to dogs and replicates itself inside the small intestine. In most cases, the disease can be treated and is not serious. In fact, some dogs don't even show symptoms. However, if a CCV infection occurs simultaneously with a viral canine parvovirus infection, the consequences could be more serious.

Most adult dogs with canine cornavirus will show no symptoms, however dogs that do show symptoms will experience:

• Lack of appetite

• Depression

• Vomiting and diarrhea

• Mild respiratory problems

• Inflammation of the small intestine

How do dogs contract CCV?

The most common way for dogs to get CCV is when they are exposed to feces from an infected dog. Dogs that are overly stressed from over-intensive graining, over-crowding and live in unsanitary conditions are more susceptible to the virus. Places where dogs gather, such as dog parks or shelters are the most likely locations for the virus to spread.

How is CCV diagnosed?

A veterinarian will need to administer a few tests before diagnosing your dog with CCV. This is because the virus usually has some symptoms in common with other conditions such as food intoxication or intolerance.

How is CCV treated?

When it comes to treating CCV, puppies need the most intensive care because they are more vulnerable. Most healthy adult dogs will recover from the infection on their own without medication. Antibiotics can be given to dogs that have complications such as respiratory problems or blood poisoning. It is possible for some dogs to have severe vomiting or diarrhea as a result of CCV, usually leading to the need for extra fluid and electrolyte treatment. When a dog is suffering from dog diarrhea or taking an antibiotic, it is a good idea to administer a probiotic, which will help to bring balance back to the intestinal tract. Further monitoring of your dog is not needed after he has recovered, however, if you have another pet it is important to keep them away from the feces of the previously infected dog as there could still be remnants of the virus in the dog's feces.

How can you prevent CCV?

The best way to prevent canine coronavirus is by keeping your dog away from other dogs that have been diagnosed with it. Keep your household clean and sanitary and always clean after your dog right away if it has been infected with CCV to ensure that other dogs do not become infected. Also, if CCV is a big concern for you, there is a vaccine available. It is normally reserved for dogs that are most vulnerable, like puppies, show dogs and shelter dogs. Your veterinarian can also give you tips on what to do to keep your dog CCV free.

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When faced with infertility, many women often resort to the fertility drug Clomid to get pregnant. If you are one of those women, please keep in mind the following side effects of Clomid before you start to take it.

What Is Clomid?

Clomid is the brand name for the fertility drug clomiphene citrate. It works by stimulating the ovaries and is one of the most popular fertility drugs on the market as it is relatively inexpensive, easy to take and can be quite effective in stimulating the ovaries.

Clomid has been specifically designed for women with ovulation problems. Those suffering from unexplained infertility, block fallopian tubes, or male infertility problems will not benefit from this drug at all.

How is Clomid Taken?

The most common dosage of Clomid is 50 mg, taken for 5 consecutive days on the third and seventh day of your or fifth and ninth days of your cycle. With day one of your cycle being the day that you start your period and aren't just spotting.

If you still arent't pregnant after that, the doctor may increase your dosage accordingly. Ironically, any dosage over 150 mg will cause infertility.

Clomid Side Effects

Common side effects of clomid include enlarged ovaries, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, breast discomfort, vision problems, hot flashes, mood swings and insomnia just to name a few. A decrease in cervical mucus is also a side effect of Clomid. Ironically, an increase in cervical mucus is what many women need as cervical mucus helps sperm to swim towards the egg.

Twins are also a common side effect of the fertility drug Clomid.

More serious side effects of Clomid include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), cysts and permanent vision problems.

Seek immediate medical attention if you develop any of the following side effects: severe pain/swelling in the lower abdomen (pelvic) area, sudden/rapid weight gain, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath, change in the amount of urine, pain/redness/swelling of the legs, chest pain, or a fast/irregular heartbeat.

How To Get Pregnant Naturally

Although you may think that taking a drug for infertility is your best bet, it's not. You can get pregnant quickly and easily through natural fertility methods including taking natural fertility supplements, eating a fertility diet, exercise, doing a full body detoxification, and more.

I myself was able to get pregnant naturally and I have since coached hundreds of couples on how to get pregnant naturally all without the use of Clomid or invasive procedures like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).

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Arthritis

Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and swelling in and around joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, and each type is characterized by joint and musculoskeletal pain, often the result of inflammation of the joint lining. Arthritis affects hundreds of millions of people across the globe. Approximately 50% of people older than 65 live with arthritis, but it can affect people of all ages, even young children. Although symptoms vary in each person, those with arthritis find that the condition will interfere with daily activities at some point. Due to the pain and stiffness, patients may have trouble getting out of bed, writing, sewing, buttoning clothes, dressing, walking, and climbing stairs, for example. But this is not always the case. Some days are better than others, and the severity of symptoms can change from day to day. Sometimes living with the loss of function and movement is more difficult than the pain of arthritis itself.

Acupuncture alleviates pain and improves movement for patients suffering from it, whether it is arthritis of the knee, hip, shoulder, hand or back. The effectiveness applies to both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) conditions, and treatments focus on controlling the painful symptoms as well as balancing the immune system. The majority of our patients see immediate results after just a few treatments and experience positive long-term benefits in combination with Chinese formulas and regular exercise.

Lower Back Pain

Acupuncture treatment for low back pain is usually rather straightforward and the condition responds extremely well to acupuncture, Chinese formulas, herbs and herbal plasters. In fact, major studies have shown that acupuncture care serves to re-establish normal health care of the low back. For cases arising out of simple overexertion, strain or knotted muscles, acupuncture increases blood flow to the afflicted area(s), relaxes the muscles, eases pain and relieves inflammation. Even arthritic joints are affected by muscle spasms and can be effectively treated. Your acupuncturist can help.

Constipation and Diarrhea

The term "constipation" can mean infrequent or hard stools, or it can refer to difficulty passing stools. Constipation may involve pain during the passage of a bowel movement, the inability to have a bowel movement after straining for longer than 10 minutes, or no bowel movements at all for more than 3 days. The most common causes of constipation include a diet with not enough fiber, lack of physical activity, stress, travel, inadequate intake of fluid each day, or delay in going to the bathroom when the urge to defecate presents itself. Other causes are IBS, pregnancy, thyroid conditions, depression, neurological diseases, or certain medications.

Constipation and diarrhea, while very common, are two of the least discussed physical complaints. The effects of irregular bowel movements are often poor food absorption, fatigue, sallow complexion, frequent break-outs, pain in the lower abdomen, upset in appetite and weight control, and more. When someone is not eliminating their waste at a regular rate and consistency, it is a sign of a deeper imbalance within the body.

Regular acupuncture combined with Chinese herbs can have a positive effect on gastrointestinal motility. The treatment will either be used to relax a more spastic colon or to stimulate peristalsis. Within the concepts and theories of TCM, there is a more complete method of interpreting digestive disorders. When someone has stool that is very dry or stubborn to pass, herbs will be given to moisten the intestines and long-term treatment will focus on re-establishing a moister digestive environment. When someone has chronic, explosive diarrhea that burns or causes other pain, acupuncture will help calm the large intestine and herbs will be administered to remove toxins such as bacteria or viruses and to clear heat from the digestive system. Likewise, when someone experiences chronic watery painless diarrhea, acupuncture will be used to tonify the digestive system and herbs will be administered to warm the digestion so that food is transformed into usable energy more efficiently.

Fibromyalgia

For those who suffer from fibromyalgia, acupuncture is critical for keeping the body in harmony. Within Traditional Chinese Medicine practice, fibromyalgia is generally regarded as a deficiency disorder, manifesting as a deficiency of qi, yin or yang. However, an excess can also be present, usually one of dampness or damp-heat. Treatment, in most cases, seeks to address the underlying deficiencies by moving the qi and blood and strengthening the overall visceral organs of the spleen, heart or kidney. Left untreated, this vicious cycle will continue and, over time, will lead to increased pain and muscle tightness, a loss of movement, and difficulty sleeping. Chronic fatigue is a difficult condition to address, but acupuncture and custom herbal formulas for which TCM is so justly famous and highly effective in fibromyalgia treatment.

It is not uncommon for those with fibromyalgia to receive treatments three to four times a month to keep everything mobile and relaxed. The biggest concern in treating people with fibromyalgia is that their muscles have a diminished healing ability. For this reason, acupuncture treatments are usually modified slightly to decrease the stress in a patient and keep the qi and blood moving.

Headaches

Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are very helpful for headaches, and patients often feel immediate relief after treatment. Regular treatment prevents future onset of headaches.

Numerous research studies have shown that acupuncture and Chinese herbs are very effective for treating tension headaches, especially headaches that originate in the neck. According to a report published in the June 2003 issue of Medical Acupuncture, doctors found that acupuncture resulted in the resolution or reduction in the frequency and severity of cluster headaches, and a decrease or discontinuation of medications. It was concluded that acupuncture can be used to provide sustained relief from cluster headaches and to stimulate adrenal cortisol to aid in discontinuing corticosteroids. Researchers found that, compared with standard medical care, acupuncture offers substantial benefits in preventing headaches and improving the quality of life for people who suffer from frequent headaches, especially migraines.

Each individual's case is different and requires a thorough evaluation before a proper course of acupuncture can be determined. However, in most cases of tension headaches, significant improvement is accomplished through Chinese herbal formulation and movement of qi and blood..These treatments are helpful in most cases of migraine headaches, as long as food and lifestyle triggers are avoided as well.

While treatment during tension-type headaches is very beneficial and is not difficult, treatment during migraine attacks needs extra attention. Many migraine medications target migraine headache pain by constricting blood flow. This approach provides symptomatic relief but will not prevent the recurrence of migraine symptoms. Therefore, it is rather important to avoid accumulating stress and to minimize the consistent activation of the sympathetic system in order to prevent eliciting the parasympathetic rebound response. If the early stage of the migraine involving excessive vasosconstriction can be prevented, then the entire headache episode can be avoided.

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Stop heartburn naturally with foods? Have you ever heard of anyone doing so? Well I am here to tell you that it is very possible to stop your heartburn if you quit eating the foods and combinations of foods that cause heartburn to start with.

You see I used to suffer with heartburn (acid reflux) myself, and it is a horrible thing to suffer with. When I was trying to stop heartburn from making me toss and turn all night and not get enough sleep, I used to take antacids.

But then I read that antacids can cause other problems as a side effect like incomplete digestion of our foods, constipation, stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, aggravate kidney problems, and in extreme cases intestinal bleeding.

Antacid are stomach acid neutralizers. To digest meat, you need this acid or the meat will not digest. Stomach acid also kills harmful bacteria. If you are not getting any nutrition from eating your foods, then it would be better not to eat it in the first place.

Then I started studying what really causes heartburn to start with. Heartburn is caused from stomach acid backing up into the esophagus. Everyone knows this, but what most people don't, is that your stomach doesn't always have to pump out a strong stomach acid to digest every type of food.

It is the protein containing foods that your body needs to pump out an acidic digestive fluid to digest. So, if you don't eat any protein containing foods with your meal, then it doesn't need to pump out the strong acidic digestive fluid to digest it.

List of high protein foods to temporarily cut way down on or eliminate to stop heartburn:

*Meat
* Fish
*Milk
*Cheese
*Beans

The above listed foods are all high protein foods that are difficult to digest, so they take longer to digest. They also need a strong stomach acid to digest them. Its this acid that is burning your stomach and esophagus.

Also some foods are acidic to start with and almost always cause heartburn if I eat them:

* Cooked or canned tomatoes
* Bottled Juices

Other foods that can stimulate the production of stomach acid also:

* Black pepper
* Spices
* Coffee
* Sodas
* Caffeine
* Beer
* Wine
* Tea with caffeine
* 7-Up
* Coca-Cola

If you want to stop heartburn, for your next few meals, try and only eat foods that are low in protein and avoid the other foods that can cause heartburn that I have listed above.

If you eat a meal of only cooked green beans, cooked squash, carrots, lettuce, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt, then your stomach doesn't have to pump out the strong acid that is required to digest high protein foods like meats.

You can fry them in olive oil if you are used to eating greasy meals, or you can steam them and add just a little oil to them on your serving plate. I do recommend adding at least one tablespoon or more of extra virgin olive oil (up to 3 tablespoons for a satisfying meal) because extra virgin olive oil is a natural anti-inflammatory. These foods will digest well because they are properly combined for efficient digestion.

You can eat the lettuce and carrots raw if you like, but just make sure to chew them up really good. Eat like this just for a day or two, and see if it doesn't make your heartburn stop.

It's the combination of having a super full stomach, (there is only so much room in your stomach) and also having it full of strong acidic digestive fluid that causes heartburn. When your stomach becomes super full, the pressure builds up, and then that's when the stomach acid starts to creep back up into the esophagus.

Most peoples stomachs are stretched out from years of eating too many hard to digest foods and combinations of foods. But, if you can wait to eat your next meal after your stomach is empty, and only eat a properly combined meal that is designed for efficient digestion, then your stomach will digest the meal quicker.

This lets the stomach have enough time to more fully digest that foods from the previous meal, so as to go ahead and move them further into the digestive tract to make room for your next meal.

But what makes your food not digest fast enough to empty before your next meal? Eating too big of a meal for your digestive capacity, or eating hard to digest foods or combinations of foods to frequently. If you eat another meal before the previous meal has had a chance to leave your stomach, then the stomach becomes extremely full.

Also eating foods that are high in sugar makes other hard to digest foods take longer to digest and leave the stomach because your body will digest the sugars first, so then the other foods just sit in your stomach waiting for the sugars to be used up first.

To stop heartburn you need to give your stomach a chance to shrink down a little and empty out a little bit and stop eating combinations of foods that cause a digestive conflict.

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Prior to telling you about the causes and treatments of watery diarrhea I would like to share with you some of my wife's and my experiences with our children. If you have young children or you just have some of these issues, I think you will relate.

I remember how I would get scared to death if one of my young babies, whether they were one or two or three years old got watery diarrhea. Diarrhea and a fever paired up against my kids. Whatever my wife or I gave one of my kids to help them get rid of the diarrhea it didn't help. They could not keep the food down. They were constantly using up their diapers.

As my children grew older a little watery diarrhea and my kids were still a bad match. My children looked like they lost their best friend if they contacted watery diarrhea. The watery diarrhea seemed to remove their spirit. They were listless from an episode of watery diarrhea. Keeping the food down was not easy when one of my babies had a attack. The only help that we could give them was to hold them in our arms.

What is Acute Watery Diarrhea?

It is a larger number of stools or looser form of the stool that is accepted for and by the patient, lasting less than 2 weeks. It is often shared with abdominal symptoms such as cramping, bloating, and gas. Being tired and run down seems to accompany watery diarrhea as well. Although often mild, acute watery diarrhea can lead to severe dehydration as a result of large fluid and electrolyte losses.

What are some of acute watery diarrhea's causes?

Acute, watery diarrhea is usually caused by an infection (viral gastroenteritis.) Medications such as antibiotics and drugs that encompass magnesium products can also be a factor in creating watery diarrhea. Changing your eating habits can also bring about acute watery diarrhea. Drinking coffee, colas, and tea can contribute to watery diarrhea. I did not say herb tea.

Acute bloody watery diarrhea implies a bacterial cause like Campylobacter, Salmonella or Shigella. This can occur in a few different ways. By visiting developing areas of the world where hygiene may be a challenging issue. There also might be exposure to bacterial pathogens common in these definite areas. Eating infected foods such as ground beef or fresh fruit can cause diarrhea due to E.coli.

The most dangerous myth is that the intestine should be "put to rest." Restricting fluids for your body can cause dehydration. There is no effective, safe drug for watery diarrhea. Extra fluids and diet therapy work best. I have used an herbal remedy to control watery diarrhea.

Resources

Cleveland Clinic

Family Practices Notebook

American College of Gastroenterology

CS Mott Children's Hospital

Feel free to pass this on to people that you think would benefit from reading it.

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Dogs have always been considered a human's best friend ever since they were domesticated several years ago. They are intelligent and if well-trained, dogs can do almost anything. Over the years, reports of dogs saving people, especially children, have been all over the news. For their good nature therefore, dogs should be well-bred. However, one grave challenge that dog owners face is dog allergies.

Dogs are not like human beings who can easily identify what they are allergic to and find the necessary medication for the allergy. For dogs, it is up to the owner to figure out what the dog is allergic to and the symptoms for its allergy. There are four common dog allergies. These are categorized as food, flea, contact and atopic allergies.

For each, a dog will exhibit certain symptoms which a good owner can understand and interpret easily. Dog allergy symptoms include itching, raw paws, sneezing and diarrhea.

Itching is the most profound symptom of dog allergies. The most common areas you will find your dog itching are the abdomen, the paws, face, ears, hindquarters, groin and back. Almost each part that the dog tries to scratch or lick always points to a distinct allergy. If the itching does not stop, the pet could have sores on its body which will eventually be filled with pus and that could be fatal.

Flea allergy usually results in the dog licking or trying to scratch the hindquarters and the back. These allergic reactions are usually triggered by the flea's saliva. Contact allergy on the other hand will be exhibited by the dog excessively itching in areas with less hair cover like the armpits and the abdomen. Atopic allergy, also known as inhalant-related allergy, will also result in the pet trying to scratch its face, feet and even chest.

Raw paws also symbolize that the pet is allergic to something. Usually, when the dog scratches and bites its feet a lot, the paws turns reddish brown. Sometimes the paws could even be bloody.

Of all the symptoms, sneezing is the clearest symptom of atopic allergy. However, on rare cases, this could mean that your dog is suffering from contact allergy. When the dog sneezes, there is usually a clear discharge from the eyes or the nose.

Diarrhea is often a symptom for many dog diseases. However, it also shows that your dog is suffering from food allergies. If you suspect the dog is suffering from this allergy, you should the change its diet and check whether it will improve. Feeding your dog food rich in minerals, vitamins and fatty acids will definitely help in fighting this allergy.

To prevent contact and flea allergies you should wash your dog occasionally with cool water and shampoo with Aloe Vera and eucalyptus to relieve the itching. Grooming and brushing your dog regularly, changing its toys and the sleeping area will also be effective in fighting the flea allergy. If the symptoms persist, you should contact a veterinarian because it could be more than just dog allergy.

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One of the hardest things to learn for some men has to be the ways method that will ensure prolonging male ejaculation. For many men, the assumption that pharmaceuticals are the answer is really wrong. It's important to understand that harsh chemicals are not the answer, and if you believe the big corporate medical companies, sadness and disappointing are going to frequent you with relative ease.

Before we can start discussing and looking at three major ways that will keep you from being a sexual zero, it's important understand what doesn't work. It will definitely shock some to know that the most advertised things are not the most generously helpful. It's true there are a lot of different things that might patch the problem for a short time, but as for long-term sexual health, they fall by the wayside quickly.

The most popular solution being sold to men of all backgrounds is prescription medications. These heavily promoted items only help sexual dysfunction for a short time, and can produce some harmful side effects. Some of the side effects include color-vision problems, muscle aches, diarrhea, dizziness, flushing, headache, stuffy nose, upset stomach, heartburn, rash, hives, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, memory loss, numbness in arm, weakness, loss of hearing, and a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes. If you didn't know that most prescription sexual tenacity pills do that, now you know. Most pills only give you prowess for a few hours, then it fades away, forcing the body to be dependent on the chemicals, meanwhile you have to deal with the many side effects, which can actually alter the mood and retard the positive effects that these pills might have. Long story short, they simply don't work long term, nor are they natural.

The second solution that many men are looking to try is creams, and numbing sprays. These do not work well for two main reasons. First, it numbs the area forcing you to lose all sensation of the sex act. Secondly, when utilizing them in unprotected sex, you will be delivering chemicals to your partner, which could render them numb or spark an allergic reaction. Needless to say, these things are temporary fixes and actually do not help in prolonging male ejaculation.

Now that you've seen what doesn't work, consider what actually does work in regards to prolonging male ejaculation. It's all natural, doesn't require spending time in a doctor's office and won't numb sexual activity. The greatest natural male enhancement solution relies heavily on your hands. No, not in the way you're thinking. You need to promote cell growth and natural stimulation of the penile tissue by using penile exercises. By increase the blood flow to the penis, and promoting cell generation, you will reduce sensitivity and prolong sexual activity fast and easily. The reason why this method trumps others is because it's all-natural, and in the process you're addressing mental control, hormone regulation, and physical control all at once. The exercises aren't invasive, nor take a long time to implement, but the results are permanent and long lasting. It's important to note that prolonging male ejaculation is best garnered with natural sources, and there's nothing more natural than utilizing your own body's response mechanism to expand your love life.

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Most of the information available from doctors, books, and online medical resources takes pains to stress how normal it is for pregnant women to experience nausea and other complications of pregnancy, like constipation or pregnancy nausea diarrhea. Not only normal, but harmless, in something close to 99 out of 100 instances. This reassurance is valuable, because pregnancy, especially a first pregnancy, is a time when women are likely to feel particularly concerned and uncertain. The stakes are so high, after all--the health and safety of the baby.

But while nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) is indeed a normal aspect of pregnancy that affect anywhere from 50 percent to 85 percent of women, there is a huge range in the discomfort associated with NVP. According to one recent report, vomiting alone is relatively rare, while 25 percent of women experience only nausea, and 50 percent have both nausea and vomiting.

At its worst, pregnancy nausea goes beyond being "normal" and can become a serious condition that poses risks for the health of the expectant mother and even her child. Untreated, HG makes it impossible for a woman to keep any food or nutrition in her system and can cause significant weight loss (often more than 10%), dehydration, nutritional deficiencies, gastric ulcers, esophageal bleeding, ketosis, metabolic problems and an inability to function normally in daily activities.

Those risks go even higher if nausea and vomiting is compounded by another ailment like diarrhea, which also causes dehydration. In serious cases, treatment of dehydration can require hospitalization and intravenous fluid replacement.

The official name for morning sickness that is not normal is hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)--extreme nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Estimates of the frequency of HG vary from less than one percent to three percent of pregnancies. Since HG is basically just a more severe version of a common illness, there is no perfectly clearcut test for determining when ordinary pregnancy nausea shades into the danger zone. This can make it difficult for a woman to know when her own experience of nausea and vomiting is serious enough that she should be concerned and seek further counseling and treatment from her Ob/Gyn or other pregnancy advisors. It's not even a simple diagnosis for physicians.

Researchers and practitioners at the Motherisk NVP helpline in Canada have developed an assessment guide to aid them in this diagnosis process. Called the Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis/Nausea (PUQE) Index, it relies on three questions to determine if a woman's morning sickness is severe. If the score indicates a severe condition, follow-up should include determining the extent of weight loss, specific symptoms of dehydration, and lab tests to determine if there are electrolyte imbalances.

In cases where nausea and vomiting begin after the 10th week of pregnancy, that may be a sign that it is being caused by something other than normal pregnancy nausea, and merits further investigation.

Of course the number one risk associated with severe NVP is the potential harm to the health of mother and child. In very extreme cases, women become so ill that they may be forced to abort a pregnancy. But other kinds of costs and risks are also involved. At least half of the women affected by morning sickness find that their ability to perform their jobs is hampered; a quarter of all women have to miss work entirely. Lost productivity, medications, doctors' visits and hospital care all add up to a huge financial burden for individuals, businesses and the healthcare system.

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Finding mucus in stool could prove to be quite disturbing for people who might not know the reasons behind its appearance there. There are various reasons as to why mucus might appear in a person's stool, including irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoid formation, colitis, Crohn's disease, infections, and obstructions. If you understand the causes behind mucus in stool, you can prepare yourself better when it comes to dealing with this particular situation every time it arises.

Mucus in stool can be considered as normal sometimes. The intestines happen to produce mucus to maintain a properly lubricated inner intestine region and bits of the mucus can be eliminated through bowel movements. Sudden increases of mucus in stool have to be noted, though, and it might be a necessity to look for medical treatment if there is too much of it.

Every now and then, when a person gets hemorrhoids, he might also get mucus in stool. Usually, the initial indication of getting hemorrhoids would be this mucus presence in the stool. Inner hemorrhoids might even bleed, but people will usually not experience more discomfort with internal hemorrhoid formation. Conversely, outer hemorrhoid formation might come with mucus in stool, swelling, pain, irritation, itchiness, bleeding, and discomfort.

Whenever a person gets irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, he might notice an increase in the mucus in stool. Whenever a person gets IBS, the intestines usually increase mucus production, which will be visible within bowel movements.

Colitis refers to a condition where there is swelling of the inner intestines that gets grossly aggravated and irritated, forming ulcers in that area. The latter ulcers produce both mucus and pus while the latter productions get passed through bowel movements. At the same time, a person might also get intestinal obstructions that will result in passing mucus in stool. These obstructions will have to be assessed by doctors to get proper treatment and in several cases, surgery might be warranted.

Crohn's disease refers to yet another known source for mucus in stool. This issue affects the digestive tract and its adjacent tissues. Usually, when a person gets Crohn's disease, mucus in stool comes with various symptoms such as unexplained fevers, malaise, exhaustion, blood in stool, abdominal pain, weight loss, and diarrhea. This condition could get quite serious and would require treatment and assessment from qualified professionals. In a lot of instances, a person with Crohn's disease might require treatment through surgical procedures and prescribed medications to reduce the disease's effects.

Various different infections have also been cited as sources of too much mucus in stool. If a person gets an infection, it would be vital to look for medical attention so the infection can be addressed properly with antibiotics. After the infection gets treated, the excess mucus in stool is going to subside.

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Hemorrhoids or piles are swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus. Hemorrhoids may result from straining to move stool. They are either inside the anus - internal - or under the skin around the anus - external.

Symptoms:
 
The most common symptoms of internal Hemorrhoid radiation is bright red blood covering the feces, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl. However, an internal hemorrhoid may protrude through the anus outside the body, becoming irritated and painful.
 
Symptoms of external hemorrhoids may include painful swelling or a hard lump around the anus that results when a blood clot forms.

In addition, excessive straining, rubbing, or cleaning around the anus may cause irritation with bleeding and itching, which may produce a vicious of circle symptoms.

Causes:

Sitting for a long period of time can start the hemorrhoid process. Hemorrhoids also are most likely caused by diet and straining on the toilet. Other factors that contribute to hemorrhoids include aging, heredity, bouts of diarrhea, using laxatives. For women, pregnancy is often a factor as the fetus puts pressure on the hemorrhoid veins.

Treatment:

Treatments for hemorrhoids vary in their cost, risk, and effectiveness. Different cultures and individuals approach treatment differently. Some of the treatments used are

Ayurvedic treatment of Hemorrhoids:

Ayurvedic treatment of hemorrhoids has a twofold intention - one is to reduce the constipation that is associated. Once the constipation is brought under control then methods are employed to reduce the pains of the piles. Application of sandalwood or sesame oil on the piles can help in case of external. In order to reduce the constipation there are other dietary elements like ghee, buttermilk and green leafy vegetables which the patient is suppose to take. Ayurveda traditional medicine has effective treatments against Hemorrhoids.

Home remedies:

Dry figs: Three or four dry figs should be soaked overnight in water after being cleaned thoroughly in hot water. They should be taken first thing in the morning along with the water in which they are soaked. They should also be taken in the evening in a similar manner. This treatment should be continued for 3 to 4 weeks.

Mango seeds: The powdered of dry mango seeds should be given in doses of about 1 ½ to 2 grams with or without honey, twice daily.

Jambul fruit: The fruit should be taken with salt every morning for 2 or 3 months during its season.

Radish: 100gm of grated radish mixed with a teaspoon of honey may be taken twice daily in treating this condition.

Turnip: the juice of turnip leaves should be extracted and 150ml be given to the patient. It is however necessary to take a proper diet of raw fruits and vegetables while taking this juice.

Bitter Gourd: Three teaspoon of bitter gourd leaves juice mixed with glass of buttermilk should be taken every morning.

Ginger: Half a teaspoon of fresh ginger juice , mixed with one teaspoon of each fresh lime juice and fresh mint juice , and a teaspoon of honey , constitutes an effective medicines for piles.

Onion: About 30gm of onion should be finely rubbed in water and 60gmof sugar added to it. It should be taken twice daily by the patient.

Rice: A thick gruel of rice mix with a glass of buttermilk and a ripe banana should be given twice a day.

Wheat grass: Wheat grass juice use as an enema helps detoxify the walls of the piles.

Sesame seeds: They can be taken in the form of a decoction by boiling 20gm of seeds in 500ml of water till it is reduced by 1/3 or as sweetmeats. Ground the paste with water , they can be given with butter for bleeding piles.

Chebulic Myroblan: The fruit should be roasted to a brown colour in custard oil, and then powdered and stored. Half a teaspoon of this powder at bed time will bring about normal bowel movements in the morning and the astringent property of the fruit will heal the piles masses.

Prevention of Hemorrhoids:

Change the diet to include more bran or fiber and drinking more water, change the bowel habit and exercise and don't sit around for too long.

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