A lumbar puncture is done to: Find a cause for symptoms possibly caused by an infection (such as meningitis), inflammation, cancer, or bleeding in the area around the brain or spinal cord (such as subarachnoid hemorrhage).
What is chorea? Chorea refers to involuntary movements characterized by their random, brief, and non-rhythmic character. They are often described as seeming to âflowâ from one body part to another unpredictably, though they can also be confined to a single area of the body (such as the mouth area or hands).
Helicobacter pylori â sometimes called H. pylori or HP is a bacterium that causes ulcers. H. pylori is also a risk factor for stomach cancer. If prescribed, it is very important to complete an entire course of antibiotics for H. pylori. Melena â black very sticky stool, often compared to roof tar. This is a common symptom of a bleeding ulcer. Black stool that looks like melena can be caused by taking iron medications and by drugs like Pepto-Bismol Â® .