He was kept in at the hospital and had to remain there for a few days. He received daily injections of the anti-clotting treatment heparin and was put on a course of warfarin tablets to prevent further blood clots. Continue reading
Ileostomies that are used to treat digestive conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis, tend to be carried out in younger people who are 15-30 years of age. Ileostomies that are used to treat bowel cancer tend to be carried out in older people who are 60-70 years of age.
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Children who have cystic fibrosis should eat a varied diet, but they should also eat a large amount of protein and calories. They should eat plenty of protein such as meat, fish and eggs, as well as starchy foods like bread and pasta. Continue reading
There is no cure for cystic fibrosis. The aim of treatment is to ease the symptoms and make the condition easier to live with. It can also prevent or reduce the long-term damage caused by infections and other complications. Continue reading