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Chemo ID

Chemo ID Diarrhea is a well-known side-effect of certain chemotherapies, and while for some patients it's a minor nuisance, for others it may become a life-threatening problem. Fortunately, diarrhea can be controlled with conventional treatments as well as newer hormonal drugs, so it's important for patients to let their doctors know about the problem right away. Tune in as experts discuss the options.

Keywords: Chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, chemotherapy, diarrhea, cancer, hormonal agents, chemotherapy regimens, dehydration, fluid imbalances, electrolyte imbalances, weight loss, intestinal bleeding, 5-fluorouracil, 5-FU, leucovorin, Camptosar, irinotecan, fluid replacement, electrolyte replacement, opioids, loperamide, diphenoxylate, Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR, octreotide, treatment, gastrointestinal tract, refractory diarrhea, somatostatin, antibiotics, colon cancer

How Sick Is Your Child

How Sick Is Your Child It's inevitable that at some point in your child's life he or she will suffer vomiting and diarrhea. Most often they are nothing to get worried about, but occasionally they can be a sign of something more serious. Our panel of experts will discuss the many factors that can cause diarrhea and vomiting, and what you should do when it happens.

Keywords: Vomiting, diarrhea, vaccinations, pediatrics, polio, rotavirus, epidemic diarrheal illness, hepatitis, Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae B, intestinal blockage, diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, acellular pertussis, ear infections, pneumococcus, influenza, chicken pox, Varicella, dehydration, gastroesophageal reflux, GERD, Pedialyte, gastroenteritis, Lomotil, antihistamines, Phenergan, Tigan, antispasmodics, breast feeding, nutritional anemia, Dr. Daniel Neuspiel, Dr. Steven Schwartz

Too Much Water

While dehydration is a common concern for runners, especially during a marathon, experts now say that too much water can be worse. Learn the right way to stay hydrated.

Keywords: Hydration, dehydration, long distance, runners, exercise, water, sports drinks, cup, 8 oz., hyponatremia, blood, salt, heat stroke, marathon, sodium, fluids, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, syncope, fainting, swelling of the hands and feet, seizures, death, pulmonary edema, serum salt, drink

Kidney Stones in Summer

Kidney Stones in Summer Ice cream, beaches, and.... kidney stones? It's a little known fact, but kidney stones are much more common in the summer. Why is this the case? What should you do to keep from getting kidney stones in the summer? What symptoms should you watch out for? Join our panel of experts for an important lesson on summer stones.

Keywords: summer, kidney stones, dehydration, urinary tract, renal colic, urine, Robert Salant, Marks

Treating Kidney Stones

Treating Kidney Stones How your kidney stones are treated will depend on the size, location and type of stone you have. Our panel of experts will discuss the different options, and how you and your doctor can decide which one is right for you.

Keywords: kidney stones, treatments, shockwave lithotripsy, urologists, urethra, infection, urine flow, hematuria, endourologic techniques, kidney, percutaneous nephro-lithotripsy, fluoroscopy, anatrophic nephrolithotomy, calcium oxylate stone, uric acid stone, oxylate, dehydration, Dr. Robert Salant, Dr. Jon Marks

FF: chronic constipation

FF: chronic constipation Lifestyle changes, including increased fiber intake, drinking more water, and exercise, have proven value in reducing constipation in people who have no digestive disorders. However, these lifestyle changes lead to improvement in only five percent of people who have chronic constipation.