Day: February 11, 2024

#Gastrointestinal illnesses #Infectious diseases

Vomiting

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Vomiting is a reflex that helps the body get rid of substances that may be harmful. Gastroenteritis — an infection of the digestive tract — is one of the most common causes of nausea and sudden vomiting. If vomiting is caused by an infection, such as gastroenteritis or food poisoning, it can often be managed at home if you stay hydrated. Vomiting due to viral gastroenteritis usually clears up without any specific treatment within 2 days Ongoing or recurrent episodes of vomiting should be investigated by your doctor. What is vomiting? Vomiting is the forceful ejection of the

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#Gastrointestinal illnesses #Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Ulcerative colitis

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune condition — this means that it’s caused by a problem with your immune system. Symptoms can include abdominal (tummy) pain, diarrhoea and blood and mucus in your stool (poo). Treatments are available to reduce the inflammation, treat your symptoms and help prevent complications. What is ulcerative colitis? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease. It’s sometimes referred to simply as ‘colitis’. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation in your large bowel and rectum. This can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhoea.

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#First aid advice

How to use an adrenaline autoinjector ?

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts An adrenaline autoinjector can save the life of someone who is having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). They are designed to administer a single, fixed dose of adrenaline to treat anaphylaxis. Adrenaline autoinjectors are designed to be given by anyone, including people who are not medically trained. The two brands of adrenaline autoinjector available in Australia are EpiPen™ and Anapen™. If you have a known allergy, it’s important to always carry 2 adrenaline autoinjectors, together with your ASCIA allergy action plan and a medical alert device. What is an adrenaline autoinjector? Adrenaline autoinjectors are used to treat severe

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