Irrigate


To wash out. For example, one can irrigate a wound to clean it.

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  • Irrigation of the colon

    The use of liquid solutions given by enema to remove material from the rectum or colon, ostensibly to eliminate toxins from the bowel. Unless ordered by a physician, irrigation of the colon is rarely advisable. Irrigation of the colon carries a number of risks, including interference with the normal digestive process and perforation. Also known […]

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

    A common gastrointestinal disorder involving an abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility) and increased gut sensations (visceral hypersensitivity) characterized by abdominal pain / discomfort , gas, bloating, mucous in stools, and irregular bowel habits with constipation or diarrhea or alternating diarrhea and constipation. Symptoms tend to be chronic ,intermittent and to wax and wane over […]

  • Irritant contact dermatitis

    A rash brought about by constant irritation from a substance. For example, anyone who washes their hands many times a day can develop “dish pan hands.” Another example is in young children who lick their lips repeatedly, resulting in an irritant reaction to saliva.

  • Ischemia

    Inadequate blood supply to a local area due to blockage of blood vessels leading to that area. Treatment is directed toward increasing the circulation to the affected body area.

  • Ischial bursitis

    Inflammation of the bursa that separates the gluteus maximus muscle of the buttocks from the underlying bony prominence of the bone that we sit on, the ischial tuberosity. Ischial bursitis is a form of bursitis that is usually caused by prolonged sitting on hard surfaces that press against the bones of the bottom or mid-buttocks. […]


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