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Suffering from an overactive bladder (OAB) can be troubling, disappointing and additionally humiliating. OAB alludes to an issue in the bladder that causes to contract before it is full, bringing about a sudden inclination to urinate, which could prompt the automatically loss of pee. With the right determination, OAB...
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The prostate gland is a small gland located just below a man’s bladder and is responsible for secreting the fluid that causes ejaculation. Prostate cancer begins when the cells in the gland grow and develop more rapidly than the normal cells. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of...
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Thyroid cancer affects a lot of people. In fact, about 56,000 people get a diagnosis each year in the US alone. And most of the diagnoses are the most common type – papillary thyroid cancer. While women are more likely to get thyroid cancer than men, everyone runs a...
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Cataracts are formed within the eye and not above the eye which causes double or blurred vision. At the point when vision becomes blurry, ordinarily because of age, you can suspect a cataract. The major impact of a cataract is obscured vision. At that point, what is a cataract...
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The first thing you should know about Osteoporosis is that it is a common old-age disease of bone due to which bones become more vulnerable to fractures. Bone loss is characterized by a decrease in bone density due to the excessively rapid loss of bone substance and structure. The...
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Narcolepsy is a brain disorder characterized by frequent and overwhelming daytime sleepiness along with occasional bouts of falling asleep accidentally, no matter what the person is doing, although especially during relaxing circumstances. What is Narcolepsy? To understand narcolepsy, it is important to first understand normal sleep. Most people, when...
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Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the colon in which tiny open sores and inflammation develop and produce, pus, mucous, and extreme discomfort of the digestive tract. An abnormal response of the body causes the immune system to mistake materials in the intestine for invading substances, and the body...
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Pneumonia is a serious medical condition. It is often caused by a bacterial infection of the lungs after the onset of a virus. Other kinds of pneumonia are not caused by bacteria but by viral infection, although they are equally serious. Medical professionals should be consulted immediately after symptoms...
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Staging is a common concept within cancer research that helps doctors determine the severity and track the progression of the disease. When it comes to multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, there are two primary staging models used to follow its development: the Durie-Salmon staging system and the International Staging...
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Earaches are common and can affect all ages, although they are more common among young children. They are usually mild, but can sometimes be very painful and can occur in one or both ears. Here are 10 terms you should know to further your understanding of earaches. Otalgia Otalgia...
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Bladder cancer occurs when the bladder cells start to divide abnormal and chaotic. It can develop at the same time one or more cancers in different regions of the urinary bladder. This cancer can be discovered easily by doctors because of its symptoms. The most common symptoms for bladder...
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Liver cirrhosis occurs when conditions affecting the liver (such as chronic alcoholism or hepatitis B and C) have progressed to the point of creating scar tissue in the liver. Cells that still exist multiply to take the place of irreversibly damaged cells, creating regenerative nodules that in turn create...
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Cold Sores Information Cold sores, also known as fever blisters or “herpes labialis” are caused by a lip infection by HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus). Usually one can see it around the mouth or on the lips. Cold sores information that everybody needs to know is that once the virus...
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Today, several adults have a certain form of gum disease. Gum diseases are commonly known as a periodontal disease that affects the tissues and bones surrounding the teeth. Gum diseases range from plain gum inflammations to a severe infection, resulting into damages to the bone and tissues which sustain the...
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What are the Causes of Brain Cancer? Brain cancer is possibly one of the scariest forms of cancer because it has limited treatment options and can affect the body in multiple ways. Since the brain controls all of the actions of the body, cancer can play a large role...
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People with back pain have tried all sorts of medication in vain, not realizing it is not the necessary treatment in most cases. A good alternative is yoga, which moves the muscles into shape and makes them function better. It’s an ancient practice, but nowadays it is one of...
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Diarrhea is a condition that causes a person’s stool to be looser and more liquid than normal. While diarrhea affects almost everyone at some point in their lives, its origins are not always identical. Here are ten of the most common causes of diarrhea: Medications that contain magnesium, such as...
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We all know someone who has suffered, or still is suffering from depression. While many underestimate the power of this disease, those who have seen it affect someone they care about will definitely tell you otherwise. Emotional pain is just as real as physical pain and mental health issues...
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We need certain amount of sugar in our bodies, in our blood, but some blood sugar information we need to consider is that there is such a thing as too much blood sugar or too little of it. So what is it all about? Blood Sugar Levels There is...
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Irritable bowel disease , or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that causes a combination of bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. Each patient’s case may be different, both symptomatically and in severity, and thus require different forms of treatment. In most cases, a careful...
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Diagnosing multiple sclerosis can be a challenge for doctors. There isn’t any one test that can give a definitive answer as to whether someone has MS or not, and there are many other conditions that have similar symptoms which can make it even harder to get a diagnosis. Most...
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HIV often will be together with genital herpes, so that preventing HIV is a very important thing. Having genital herpes can increase the risk of being infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and it can cause serious problems for people living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Herpes...
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Dry eye syndrome is caused by a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye. Consequences of dry eyes range from subtle but constant eye irritation to significant inflammation and even scarring of the front surface of the eye. One of the most common...
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To relieve tooth pain temporarily, over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen, and home remedies can be used. It is often necessary to visit a dentist to determine the cause of the pain and to find a permanent solution. Tooth Pain Causes Toothache pain is usually caused by problems with the...
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There are a few different types of wrinkles: dynamic wrinkles, static wrinkles, and wrinkle folds. If you want to erase your wrinkles, the most important thing is to identify which type and then get the right wrinkle solution. Wrinkle Types Dynamic Wrinkles. These wrinkles are caused by muscle contraction...
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Acne is a common skin disease especially in adolescents and young adults. There are several causes of this kind of disease. Typically acne flares and remits in its course. Many factors were previously implicated in causing acne and acne flares. These factors include food as precipitating agent, stress, menstrual...
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Urinary incontinence refers to the loss of bladder control. It is a very common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occationally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that’s so sudden and strong you don’t get to a toilet in time....
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Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. It is a leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. Statistics from the American Cancer Society estimated that in 2019 there will be about 228,000 new cases of lung cancer in...
Suffering from an overactive bladder (OAB) can be troubling, disappointing and additionally humiliating. OAB alludes to an issue in the bladder that causes to contract before it is full, bringing about a sudden inclination to urinate, which could prompt the automatically loss of pee. With the right determination, OAB...
The prostate gland is a small gland located just below a man’s bladder and is responsible for secreting the fluid that causes ejaculation. Prostate cancer begins when the cells in the gland grow and develop more rapidly than the normal cells. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of...
Thyroid cancer affects a lot of people. In fact, about 56,000 people get a diagnosis each year in the US alone. And most of the diagnoses are the most common type – papillary thyroid cancer. While women are more likely to get thyroid cancer than men, everyone runs a...
Cataracts are formed within the eye and not above the eye which causes double or blurred vision. At the point when vision becomes blurry, ordinarily because of age, you can suspect a cataract. The major impact of a cataract is obscured vision. At that point, what is a cataract...
The first thing you should know about Osteoporosis is that it is a common old-age disease of bone due to which bones become more vulnerable to fractures. Bone loss is characterized by a decrease in bone density due to the excessively rapid loss of bone substance and structure. The...
Narcolepsy is a brain disorder characterized by frequent and overwhelming daytime sleepiness along with occasional bouts of falling asleep accidentally, no matter what the person is doing, although especially during relaxing circumstances. What is Narcolepsy? To understand narcolepsy, it is important to first understand normal sleep. Most people, when...
Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the colon in which tiny open sores and inflammation develop and produce, pus, mucous, and extreme discomfort of the digestive tract. An abnormal response of the body causes the immune system to mistake materials in the intestine for invading substances, and the body...
Pneumonia is a serious medical condition. It is often caused by a bacterial infection of the lungs after the onset of a virus. Other kinds of pneumonia are not caused by bacteria but by viral infection, although they are equally serious. Medical professionals should be consulted immediately after symptoms...
Staging is a common concept within cancer research that helps doctors determine the severity and track the progression of the disease. When it comes to multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, there are two primary staging models used to follow its development: the Durie-Salmon staging system and the International Staging...
Earaches are common and can affect all ages, although they are more common among young children. They are usually mild, but can sometimes be very painful and can occur in one or both ears. Here are 10 terms you should know to further your understanding of earaches. Otalgia Otalgia...
Bladder cancer occurs when the bladder cells start to divide abnormal and chaotic. It can develop at the same time one or more cancers in different regions of the urinary bladder. This cancer can be discovered easily by doctors because of its symptoms. The most common symptoms for bladder...
Liver cirrhosis occurs when conditions affecting the liver (such as chronic alcoholism or hepatitis B and C) have progressed to the point of creating scar tissue in the liver. Cells that still exist multiply to take the place of irreversibly damaged cells, creating regenerative nodules that in turn create...
Cold Sores Information Cold sores, also known as fever blisters or “herpes labialis” are caused by a lip infection by HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus). Usually one can see it around the mouth or on the lips. Cold sores information that everybody needs to know is that once the virus...
Today, several adults have a certain form of gum disease. Gum diseases are commonly known as a periodontal disease that affects the tissues and bones surrounding the teeth. Gum diseases range from plain gum inflammations to a severe infection, resulting into damages to the bone and tissues which sustain the...
What are the Causes of Brain Cancer? Brain cancer is possibly one of the scariest forms of cancer because it has limited treatment options and can affect the body in multiple ways. Since the brain controls all of the actions of the body, cancer can play a large role...
People with back pain have tried all sorts of medication in vain, not realizing it is not the necessary treatment in most cases. A good alternative is yoga, which moves the muscles into shape and makes them function better. It’s an ancient practice, but nowadays it is one of...
Diarrhea is a condition that causes a person’s stool to be looser and more liquid than normal. While diarrhea affects almost everyone at some point in their lives, its origins are not always identical. Here are ten of the most common causes of diarrhea: Medications that contain magnesium, such as...
We all know someone who has suffered, or still is suffering from depression. While many underestimate the power of this disease, those who have seen it affect someone they care about will definitely tell you otherwise. Emotional pain is just as real as physical pain and mental health issues...
We need certain amount of sugar in our bodies, in our blood, but some blood sugar information we need to consider is that there is such a thing as too much blood sugar or too little of it. So what is it all about? Blood Sugar Levels There is...
Irritable bowel disease , or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that causes a combination of bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. Each patient’s case may be different, both symptomatically and in severity, and thus require different forms of treatment. In most cases, a careful...
Diagnosing multiple sclerosis can be a challenge for doctors. There isn’t any one test that can give a definitive answer as to whether someone has MS or not, and there are many other conditions that have similar symptoms which can make it even harder to get a diagnosis. Most...
HIV often will be together with genital herpes, so that preventing HIV is a very important thing. Having genital herpes can increase the risk of being infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and it can cause serious problems for people living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Herpes...
Dry eye syndrome is caused by a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye. Consequences of dry eyes range from subtle but constant eye irritation to significant inflammation and even scarring of the front surface of the eye. One of the most common...
To relieve tooth pain temporarily, over-the-counter medications, such as ibuprofen, and home remedies can be used. It is often necessary to visit a dentist to determine the cause of the pain and to find a permanent solution. Tooth Pain Causes Toothache pain is usually caused by problems with the...
There are a few different types of wrinkles: dynamic wrinkles, static wrinkles, and wrinkle folds. If you want to erase your wrinkles, the most important thing is to identify which type and then get the right wrinkle solution. Wrinkle Types Dynamic Wrinkles. These wrinkles are caused by muscle contraction...
Acne is a common skin disease especially in adolescents and young adults. There are several causes of this kind of disease. Typically acne flares and remits in its course. Many factors were previously implicated in causing acne and acne flares. These factors include food as precipitating agent, stress, menstrual...
Urinary incontinence refers to the loss of bladder control. It is a very common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occationally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that’s so sudden and strong you don’t get to a toilet in time....
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. It is a leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. Statistics from the American Cancer Society estimated that in 2019 there will be about 228,000 new cases of lung cancer in...