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Identifying and Treating Prostate Cancer
Prostate gland is a gland located between the bladder and the penis. The seminal fluid produced by the prostate gland helps to nourish and transport the sperm. Prostate cancer is usually commonly diagnosed for men aged over 60 years. Gradual increase in age is...
Brain injury or traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury happens when a bump, blow, jolt, or other head injury causes damage to the brain. Brain injury or traumatic brain injury is caused by brain dysfunction following an external force or violent blow. Brain injury may also occur when a foreign...
A chronic heart condition caused by rheumatic fever that can be prevented and controlled
Rheumatic heart disease or rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease results due to neglect of strep throat or scarlet fever. Strep throat or scarlet fever are caused by streptococcus, a bacteria. Usually seen in children of 5 - 15 years, rheumatic heart disease has...
Urinary incontinence in bladder cancer
Bladder is a balloon-shaped organ that stores urine, before it is excreted from the body. The cancerous cells develop in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. Mostly found in the elderly people, bladder cancer rarely occurs in younger age groups. Bladder...
Chronic back pain is a fall-out of spinal muscles, nerves, bones, discs or tendons’ problems
Back pain is one of the most common health problems seen in all age groups, worldwide. Most of the back pains can be prevented by simple home-based treatments and correcting the body mechanics. Surgery is considered as a last resort in the treatment of back pain....
The hemoglobin levels are very low in iron deficiency anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia, a condition where the blood lacks healthy red blood cells. RBC or red blood cells carry oxygen to the body tissues. Anemia is due to insufficient iron in the red blood cells which fail to carry oxygen (hemoglobin) to...
Multiple sclerosis: A debilitating disease of the nerve
Multiple sclerosis is a disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. The myelin or protective cover of the nerves is affected, resulting in communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. Multiple sclerosis may result in permanent nerve damage...
A rare disorder of the blood-coagulation system, causing extensive microscopic clots
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura refers to a condition of the blood with low platelet count. This is a blood disorder marked by blood clots in small blood vessels. CAUSES A protein that aids in blood clotting is considered to be responsible for Thrombotic...
Pulmonology Edema: Excess fluid in the air spaces and parenchyma of the lungs
Pulmonology edema is the presence of more-than-normal fluid in the lungs. Patients with pulmonary edema have difficulty with breathing. Pulmonology edema may be due to heart problems, pneumonia, exposure to toxins and medications, trauma and exercise beyond limits....