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Anderson describes a mucoid plaque as a rubbery, ropey, generally green gel-like mucus film that covers the epithelial cells of the hollow organs, particularly of the alimentary canal. Anderson also claims the plaque can impair digestion and the absorption of nutrients, hold pathogens , and cause illnesses such as diarrhea , bowel cancer ...
Signs on chest CT scans, such as nodules, cavities, halo signs, pleural effusion and wedge-shaped shadows, showing invasion of blood vessels, may suggest a fungal infection, but do not confirm mucormycosis. [18] A reverse halo sign in a person with a blood cancer and low neutrophil count is highly suggestive of mucormycosis. [18]
Prolonged bleeding may cause anemia leading to weakness and fatigue. Inflammation of the pyloric antrum, which connects the stomach to the duodenum, is more likely to lead to duodenal ulcers, while inflammation of the corpus may lead to a gastric ulcer. Stomach cancer can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, and unexplained weight ...
The commensal microbial species that inhabit the gut are considered by some to be part of the intestinal mucosal barrier. The gut microbiota can influence barrier function both directly, by stimulating epithelial cell proliferation and secretion of IL-8 , and indirectly by producing short-chain fatty acids , which are an important energy source ...
Metformin is a prescription medication used to treat high blood sugar in those with type 2 diabetes who are resistant to the effects of insulin. It’s in a class of drugs known as biguanides.
The complications of diabetes can dramatically impair quality of life and cause long-lasting disability. Overall, complications are far less common and less severe in people with well-controlled blood sugar levels. [3] [4] [5] Some non-modifiable risk factors such as age at diabetes onset, type of diabetes, gender, and genetics may influence risk.
Type 2 diabetes is a complex condition, and research is ongoing about why the condition develops. Researchers are interested in understanding how the gut microbiome affects type 2 diabetes.
Gastric erosion occurs when the mucous membrane lining the stomach becomes inflamed. Specifically, the term "erosion," in this context means damage that is limited to the mucosa (which consists of three distinct layers: The epithelium (in the case of a healthy stomach, this is non-ciliated simple columnar epithelium), basement membrane, and lamina propria).