Leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae which affects the skin and peripheral nerves. It has throughout the decades been quite a controversial illness as fears over the contagious nature of leprosy has led to sufferers being quarantined in remote areas and hence the term ‘leper colony’.
Antacids are weak bases that neutralize the gastric acid. It is the mainstay treatment of acid-peptic disorders for long time until the arrival of H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors. Antacids still continue to be popular nonprescription remedy among patients for the treatment of heartburn and dyspepsia.
Gastroenteritis is the inflammation of the stomach and intestines, both small and large, resulting in vomiting and diarrhea. Most cases of gastroenteritis are due to infections, mainly by viruses and bacteria, although there are immune related causes of gastroenteritis like eosinophilic gastroenteritis which is not caused by any microorganism. Gastroenteritis is known by many common names including :
- Gastro
- Gastric flu
- Stomach bug
- Tummy flu
- Intestinal flu
Even food poisoning is a type of gastroenteritis that is caused by the toxins of bacteria which is found in food.
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