Archive for the 'Ulcers' Category
Electromagnetic therapy for venous leg ulcers
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011Are maggots cost-effect for leg ulcers?
Saturday, January 8th, 2011What’s zinc good for?
Sunday, January 4th, 2009Herbal alternative to control intestinal spasm
Monday, December 8th, 2008Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is used to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile ducts, including gallstones, inflammatory strictures (scars), leaks (from trauma and surgery), and cancer.
Researchers from Chiba University in Japan used shakuyaku-kanzo-to (TJ-68) to suppress spasms of the small intestine during ERCP procedures. (more…)
Honey to treat wounds
Thursday, October 9th, 2008Adding yogurt to H pylori treatment
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008Â Helicobacter pylori are bacteria that cause chronic low-level inflammation of the stomach lining and are linked to the development of duodenal and gastric ulcers and stomach cancer.
Researchers from the College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea added a probiotic-containing yogurt to usual therapy. (more…)
The poor record of CAM to treat H. pylori bacteria
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 It’s unclear whether killing the bacteria called Helicobacter pylori improves symptoms in patients with dyspepsia (ie, stomach pain with fullness, bloating, or nausea). But there is benefit in people with ulcers.
Here’s a review from American Family Physician that recommends that all of us with dyspepsia be tested and treated if H. pylori is found. Recommendations from the American College of Gastroenterology are here.
Is there a role for CAM?
A complementary role for acupuncture in heartburn
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 Adding acupuncture is more effective than doubling the proton pump inhibitor drug (PPI) dose in controlling gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD) symptoms in patients who failed standard-dose PPI. (more…)
Alternative therapies in patients with osteoarthritis
Monday, May 12th, 2008Preventing pressure ulcers
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 They occur when the skin breaks down after staying in one position for too long. Constant pressure against the skin reduces the blood supply and the tissue dies.
It’s a problem for people in a wheelchair or bedridden. (more…)
Probiotics and lactoferrin improve treatment of gastritis and peptic ulcer
Friday, June 1st, 2007Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis): Where’s the data?
Sunday, April 29th, 2007Zinc carnosine stimulates repair of intestinal damage
Friday, March 2nd, 2007 Indomethacin (Indocin) can cause serious intestinal side effects including inflammation, bleeding, and ulcers. So, if you’re going to test the value of a supplement that claims to protect the intestines, what better than to see if it protects against indomethacin side effects.
Here are the details.
Trying to treat stomach infections with probiotics
Wednesday, January 17th, 2007 Helicobacter pylori is a common infection of the stomach. Although most people have no symptoms, it’s related to the development of ulcers and is probably related to cancers involving the stomach.
Currently, H pylori infection is treated with a proton pump inhibitor plus two antibiotics — called triple therapy. Adding a probiotic food to triple therapy does not appear to help eliminate this bacteria in children.
Pycnogenol treatment of venous insufficiency
Wednesday, December 13th, 2006 In the past year, several studies on this topic have appeared. The results are positive.
So, let’s review.
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Improvement in diabetic ulcers with pycnogenol
Sunday, November 5th, 2006 One of the major complications of diabetes mellitus is the change in small blood vessels called microangiopathy. It’s associated with kidney failure and blindness, as well as other conditions such as diabetic ulcers.
Here are the results of a study of pycnogenol in people with diabetic ulcers.
The benefits of weight control in type 2 diabetes
Wednesday, September 6th, 2006High-strength hydrogen peroxide. Be careful
Thursday, August 3rd, 2006 It’s possible to purchase 35% hydrogen peroxide over the Internet and use it to treat AIDS, cancer, emphysema, and other serious and life-threatening diseases. But is it a good idea?