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Balsalazide can help relieve inflammation and other symptoms caused by ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works to treat the condition, tips for those taking it, and possible side effects.
As this eMedTV article explains, a person's balsalazide dosage will depend on several factors. However, balsalazide dosing guidelines generally call for one to three capsules, three times a day. This page also provides tips on how to take the drug.
Balziva is an oral contraceptive that is only available by prescription. This selection from the eMedTV Web site further explains how Balziva works to prevent pregnancy, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers tips on taking this pill.
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses Balziva for birth control. Information on this birth control pill includes its warnings, side effects, dosing, drug interactions, and uses.
The Balziva dosing guidelines are the same for all women. This article from the eMedTV library takes an in-depth look at what to do if you miss any Balziva doses and also provides tips on when and how to use this form of contraception.
A barium enema is conducted by taking x-rays of the lining of your rectum and colon. As this eMedTV article explains, a barium enema is used for diagnosing problems in the large intestine, which may include colon cancer or abnormal growths.
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This video describes how a barium enema is conducted and what the results are used for.
Barium enema preparation begins by restricting your diet a few days prior to the procedure to empty the colon. This eMedTV segment offers tips and suggestions for barium enema preparation, including a list of what you can and cannot consume.
Barrett's disease occurs when the esophagus changes and forms new types of cells on its surface. As this eMedTV segment explains, while the condition causes no symptoms, it can ultimately lead to the development of a deadly cancer.
Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the esophagus forms new types of cells on its surface. As this eMedTV page explains, these cells are similar to the cells found in the intestines. This page offers an in-depth look at this disorder.
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Current Barrett's esophagus research is focused on finding new treatments and the cause of the condition. This eMedTV segment explains the potential benefits of participating in research studies and discusses other current areas of focus.
A Barrett's esophagus screening, which is done through endoscopy, is recommended for certain patients. This eMedTV resource describes the expenses and risks involved with this type of screening and explains who should and shouldn't get screened.
Barrett's esophagus is a condition characterized by new types of cells forming on the esophagus. This eMedTV page lists possible risk factors and complications of the condition. Barrett's esophegus is a common misspelling of Barrett's esophagus.