Digestive Health: Treatments

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  • Pinworms - Home Treatment

    09/11/08, Healthwise

    For people with pinworm infections, home treatment is very important to prevent reinfection and the spread of infection to other members of the household. Good home treatment includes the following measures:

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  • Pinworms - Surgery

    09/11/08, Healthwise

    Surgical treatment to treat complications due to pinworm infection is uncommon. The surgery needed would depend on the type of complication.

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  • Small intestine cancer: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]

    06/26/08, Healthwise

    Small intestine cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the small intestine.

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  • Cirrhosis: Eating a low-salt diet

    01/25/08, Healthwise

    If you have cirrhosis, you may need to reduce your sodium intake by eating less salt. You'll feel better and lower your risk of fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites) and legs (edema) and other complications by following the suggestio

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  • Pinworms - Other Treatment

    09/11/08, Healthwise

    If severe itching is present, your doctor may prescribe a soothing cream to be applied to the anal area. If complications of pinworm infection develop, other treatments may be needed.

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  • Nitazoxanide

    07/13/05, Healthwise

    Talk to your doctor before taking other prescription or over-the-counter medications, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products during treatment with nitazoxanide.

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  • Laxatives

    10/10/08, Healthwise

    A laxative is a substance that helps you have a bowel movement. Laxatives are used to relieve and prevent constipation, which occurs when it is difficult to have a bowel movement.

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  • Bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes

    02/11/08, Healthwise

    Avoid taking antacids within 1 hour before you take the bisacodyl tablets.

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  • Tigecycline

    10/08/07, Healthwise

    Tigecycline can make birth control pills less effective. Use a second method of birth control while you are using tigecycline to keep from getting pregnant.

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  • Bowel disease: Caring for your ostomy

    10/09/08, Healthwise

    Caring for your ostomy is an important part of maintaining your quality of life. You will need to:

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