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Cimetidine is a H-2 blocker. It is used to lower the acidity of the stomach when treating peptic ulcers caused by H. pylori
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What drugs are effective for treating ulcers?
About 80% of peptic ulcers result from chronic irritation by the bacterium Heliobacter pylorii. These are usually treated with a combination of two or three antibiotics and other drugs. Most people recover rapidly.Cabbage juice (in quantities equal to about one quart a day), was found to be useful in clinical trials. Most patients improve after several days.There are other causes of peptic ulcers, including cancers. You should be treated by a gastroenterologist, who can advise you on the best treatment for your case.
What does a lipase test determine?
The lipase test is most often used in evaluating inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis ), but it is also useful in diagnosing kidney failure, intestinal obstruction, mumps, and peptic ulcers.
What is epilepsy and why is dilantin useful in treating it?
it slows down brain impulses
Pacemakers may be useful in treating?
a third degree AV node block
What are the aminoglycosides used to treat?
particularly useful for their effectiveness in treating Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections
How does metronidazole bring relief to patients of chronic amoebiasis?
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used commonly in the treatment of anaerobic bacteria, i.e. those that live in the absence of oxygen. It is sold as Flagyl and a number of other generic preparations and is a very useful antibiotic, also used in the elimination of H. pylori ulcer infections, the organism responsible for causing 90% of peptic ulcers. It affects amoeba by selectively targeting them, the organisms responsible for your condition.
What is the significance of the study about hypnosis in treating clients with mental and physical disorders?
It is found to be useful adjuvant therapy. Hypnosis should be done under the supervision of the treating medical team.
What are hot compresses used for?
Hot or warm compresses are useful for soothing muscle aches and treating abscesses.
Is radish advised in vitiligo?
Radish is found useful in treating vitiligo because it regenerates melanin in our body. For information on treating vitiligo with radish seeds visit: http://www.vitiligoguide.com/vitiligo-home-remedies/
Why is boron being treated for arthritis?
Boron is being evaluted for treating arthritisbecause there are some compounds that seem useful to help it.
Is monavie good for diabetes?
No Monavie is not even remotely useful for treating or preventing diabetes and no one should ever suggest that is.
How is malignant lymphoma treated in alternative medicine?
Acupuncture, hypnotherapy , and guided imagery may be useful tools in treating the pain of lymphomas.
