Thursday, February 25, 2010

Imaging perspective of intestinal function!

‘Bowel dysfunction’ is a common problem relating with abnormal intestinal motility especially among female subjects – leading to gastrointestinal disorder. This bowel dysfunction consists of abnormal bowel symptoms – constipation and/or loose stool. It is argued that stress is a predisposing factor to initiate this ‘bowel dysfunction’ – might be associated with imbalance between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system function (autonomic nervous system). It is also suggested that improper ‘life-style’ such as abnormal food habit should also be a delicate factor. However, assessment of intestinal function (physiology and anatomy) can be a good predictor to set up appropriate medical management on abnormal ‘bowel dysfunction’. Radiological approach such as barium-swallow X-ray and/or ultrasound examination are important investigation procedures on this issue.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Herb and drug interaction!

Nowadays, the herbal medicine is becoming popular. It is acknowledged that some herbs can reduce cardiovascular symptoms-such as ginger and/or garlic have potential importance to health benefits. It is argued that these herbs (ginger and garlic) may have vital role in reducing high blood pressure and/or hypertriglyceraedemia. When the individual suffers from cardiovascular disorder, take cardiovascular drugs according to prescription. Recently some studies suggest that herbs (garlic or ginger) have adverse reactions, when they are administered with cardiovascular drugs-may induce the blood thinner than usual. Bleeding disorder is a critical phenomenon in this issue. So, it is suggested to omit the herb (ginger or garlic) combined with cardiovascular drug, to prevent from further adverse reactions.