Tag: diarrhea
Schistosomiasis: Understanding Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a parasitic disease caused by blood flukes from the Schistosoma genus. These parasites develop in freshwater snails and...
Ascariasis: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Explained
Ascariasis is a helminthic parasitic infection caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. The pathogenic worm affects the small intestine and may lead to symptoms...
Bowel Endometriosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
What is Bowel Endometriosis?
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrial tissue) grows outside the uterus. This tissue is commonly...
Bacterial Gastroenteritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Bacterial Gastroenteritis is the most common digestive problem that occurs due to inflammation of your stomach and intestine. It is characterized by nausea, vomiting,...
What is Pellagra?
Pellagra is a skin condition or disease that a patient acquires when his diet is insufficient in niacin(vitamin B-3) or Tryptophan. The Italian terms...
