The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Family Practice (AAFP) published updated guidelines for the diagnosis and medical management of AOM.  Otitis media (OM) is any inflammation of the middle ear. Otitis media is among the most common issues faced by physicians caring for children. Approximately 80% of children w...

Signs and symptoms Dysuria Urinary urgency and frequency A sensation of bladder fullness or lower abdominal discomfort Suprapubic tenderness Flank pain and costovertebral angle tenderness (may be present in cystitis but suggest upper UTI) ·        Cloudy  urine  with  an unpleasant  odour Fevers, chills, vomiting and mal...

A Peptic ulcer is a small sore or lesion in the lining of stomach or duodenum, the first part of the intestine. This sore is often aggravated by stomach acid, but is usually not caused by the acid itself. More likely, the cause is either a bacterium known as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) or taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID...

Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. RemoveAvailable BrandCurrent insights into the clinical applications for various probiotics in gastroenterology are summarized below: