Uterine fibroids also known as myomas, leiomyomas or fibromyomas are non-cancourous tumor growths of the uterine. These often appear during child bearing years of women and are rarely associated with an increased risk for cancer. Uterine...
Pinworm, threadworm, or seat worm is a type of roundworm; it is thin and white in color and is an intestinal parasite that often affects children. The medical term for the infection is called as enterobiasis. If the child has enterobiasis, one can...
Prostate gland is a part of male reproductive system which produces an essential portion of seminal fluid and nourishes the sperms. Prostate problem is a sad fact for men growing older as most of the men over 60 years of age develop some or the...
Prostate cancer is the cancer of the small walnut sized gland situated under the urinary bladder of men. This gland adds most of the bulk to the seminal fluids which nourishes and transports the sperms. In many prostate cancers grows at a gradual...
Restless leg syndrome also known as Ekbom syndrome is a neurological disorder where there is unpleasant sensation in the legs and a constant involuntary urge to move them. It is often associated with a creeping, burning, tingling and tugging...
In the US alone, 250,000 to 350,000 people have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. While multiple sclerosis is not a life-threatening disease, with a mean age of 30 years after the onset of the disease, it is a serious condition that leads to...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder among women which can exhibit symptoms like obesity, irregular menstrual periods and excess hair growth. The name polycystic ovarian syndrome probably comes from the appearance...
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus II; it can be easily spread by direct skin to skin contact. Some people might not be aware of the infection, while for others there might be a number of blisters...
Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic nerve. It is often referred to as the “silent thief of eyesight” as it does not show any noticeable symptoms in the early stages and can lead to progressive loss of sight. If untreated,...
The thyroid gland is located below the voice box or larynx in the neck. It secretes hormones that play an important role in the body’s metabolic processes. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid does not function properly...
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