Posted by finance_girl, at 06:35PM 07/04/08 :
Cat Care in your House
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Cats are playful animals. If you are planning to get one, you should know the basics about house cat care.
The moment the cat is brought into the house, you should give it his or her own room for the time being with food, water and a bed. If it has no...
tags: cat food
· cats
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Posted by finance_girl, at 06:01PM 07/04/08 :
Is The Clock Radio Alarm Going The Way Of The VCR?
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When the VCR first came out it was great. You could watch movies in the privacy of your own home, you could rewind and rewatch your favorite parts and you could save those movies to watch again and again. It revolutionized how we watched movies. Howeve...
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Posted by finance_girl, at 06:00PM 07/04/08 :
Do I Have Crohn's Disease Or Ulcerative Colitis
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If you are trying to figure out whether or not you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis you should consult your physician and get checked out. Below we will take a look at some of the symptoms for both diseases but this article is not meant to substitute medical advice from a licensed physician and if you are trying to figure out whether you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis then consult them.
Factors For Differentiating Between Crohn's Disease Or Ulcerative Colitis
Which ever disease you think you have, both can be extremely painful and potentially life threatening. The best thing to do is talk to your physician before making any decisions. In either case the disease can be very elusive and the causes are unknown.
The main difference between Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is what part of the intestine is affected. In Crohn's disease, either the small or large intestine may be affected. In ulcerative colitis the affected area is usually limited to the large intestine. In extreme cases ulcerative colitis can be treated by removing the colon entirely, although this leaves the recipient with a bag to collect their stool.
Another major difference when determining whether you are affected by Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is the initial symptoms. Crohn's disease is far more insidious in its onset. There is abdominal pain, weight loss, and a lack of motivation. Rarely is there the same obvious bloody diarrhea as one would find in ulcerative colitis. An acute intestinal obstruction with vomiting or the appearance of a fistulous tract between the intestine and bladder allowing a stool to pass into the urine are usually the signs the will promote a diagnosis of the disease by a doctor.
In addition the treatment of Crohn's disease versus ulcerative colitis is different. Usually some of the same drugs are used, but in most cases surgery is not an option. Eighty five percent of the people who elect to have surgery will have a recurrence in the next three years.
Another major difference is how diet will affect the diseases. In Crohn's disease diet will play a very important role in how your body reacts, while ulcerative colitis appears to be not affected by diet.
Hopefully this has helped you to determine what symptoms and things you need to discuss with your doctor, and again if you are at all concerned seek immediate medical attention. There is no substitute for the opinion of a medical professional.
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· health
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Posted by finance_girl, at 02:03PM 07/04/08 :
Vegetable Gardening Ideas
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Having your very own vegetable garden can be beneficial for you and your family. The reason for this is that you are the one who actually controls what goes into your future food. If you prefer to have organic gardening ideas for your vegetable garden,...
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· garden
· gardening
· vegetable garden
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Posted by finance_girl, at 01:03PM 07/04/08 :
Educational Games for Preschool Kids
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One of the most common issues parents have with young children is that they play games too much. That is, when a child reaches about age ten they will invest significant time fiddling with the computer or video game console. Needless to say, many paren...
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Posted by finance_girl, at 10:46AM 07/04/08 :
How To Purchase Basic Scrapbooking Supplies
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Whether you get your scrapbooking supplies online or from a local store, there are a few simple rules on how to purchase your basic scrapbooking supplies. I am going to take a look at various ways to go about making the right choices when purchasing ...
tags: scrapbooking
· arts
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