Daily Archives: May 15, 2009

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung with consolidation. This means that the air sacs are filled with fluid or thick secretions and cannot fulfil their function of exchanging gases between the blood and air. There are pneumonias due to … Continue reading →

Examination of the patient including the bowel is also usually necessary. Sometimes barium enema X-ray is required. Direct visual examination of the inside of the bowel by sigmoidoscopy is another investigation. Once the correct diagnosis has been made, correct treatment … Continue reading →