Showing posts with label bacteria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bacteria. Show all posts

Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Pain Relief for a Stomach Bacterial Infection


A stomach bacterial is caused by pathogenic bacteria. These bacteria invade the stomach wall, damaging it and causing inflammatory diseases such as peptic ulcers and Crohn’s disease. These bacteria which can cause peptic ulcers are called Heliobacter pylori(H. pylori).

A stomach bacterial infection can be very painful. To alleviate the pain, over-the-counter medications such as Zantac can be used.

Amoxicillin or another antibiotic is also given, to help kill the H. pylori bacteria. Antibiotics are usually taken for about 2 weeks. 

Monday, 29 August 2011

Pathogenic Bacteria: The Cause of Bacterial Infection


Pathogenic bacteria are responsible for the bacterial infections that can occur almost anywhere in the body.

Pathogenic bacteria cause infections and disease. They are responsible for toxic shock syndrome, food poisoning, pneumonia, strep throat and meningitis.

Most persons have had a bacterial infection at one time or another-whether it’s an bacterial intestinal infection, ear infection, or some other form of infection, opportunistic pathogenic bacteria are likely to cause infection at some point.

What is The Function of the Lymphatic System?


The lymphatic system performs a very important role in the body. Along with the circulatory system, it has been designed to help keep the body healthy.

When hearing of lymph, or lymph fluid for the first time, the question that naturally arises is, “What is the lymphatic system?”

The lymphatic system produces and transports lymph around the body. It restores fluid to the body’s cells and to the smallest blood vessels of the body. It also carries lymphocytes to all parts of the body, including areas where there is bacterial infection.

Saturday, 4 June 2011

What is Bacterial Infection of The Intestinal Tract? | Healthmad

The intestinal tract is naturally protected in a number of ways.

However, sometimes the natural protection is disrupted, resulting in an intestinal bacterial infection, or bacterial infection of the intestinal tract.

Harmful bacteria such as E.coli, Salmonella and Shigella, can cause symptoms of an intestinal infection such as fever and diarrhea.


Health Benefits of Gos(galacto-oligosaccharides) | Healthmad

Healthy bacteria are found all over the body. These healthy bacteria are part of the body's natural defense mechanism.

In the intestinal tract, healthy bacteria depend on galacto-oligosaccharides in order to function properly.

Gos and beneficial bacteria reduce the severity and number of allergic reactions in the body