Bulk-forming laxatives, stool softeners, or mineral oil preferred in conditions in which straining at defecation should be avoided (e.g., MI, vascular diseases, diseases of the anus or rectum, hernias, recent rectal surgery).b. Treatment of constipation that occurs following prolonged bed rest or hospitalization.b i.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Degenerative disease is the result of a continuous process based on degenerative cell changes, affecting tissues or organs, which will increasingly deteriorate over time, whether due to normal bodily wear or lifestyle choices such as exercise or eating habits. Degenerative diseases are often contrasted with infectious diseases.
A answered. An infectious disease is a disease caused by a microorganism and therefore potentially infinitely transferable to new individuals. It may or may not be communicable. An example of a non-communicable disease is disease caused by toxins from food poisoning or infection caused by toxins in the environment, such as tetanus. A communicable disease on the other hand is an infectious disease that is contagious and which can be transmitted from one source to another by infectious bacteria or viral organisms. The presence of the CDC logo and CDC content on this page should not be construed to imply endorsement by the US Government of any commercial products or services, or to replace the advice of a medical professional.