Hemorrhoids are a condition in which veins in the rectal or anal area become swollen and painful and may bleed. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins around the anus and the rectum. These veins enlarge and lose their elasticity, which results to sac-like bumps that invade the anal canal. Hemorrhoids may occur inside the entrance to the […]
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Keloids are over growths of skin or abnormal scar formation that arise at the site of an injury, cut or minor scratch. The term keloid, meaning “crab claw”, was first coined by Alibert in 1806, in an attempt to illustrate the way the lesions expand laterally from the original scar into normal tissue. Since that […]
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Fibroids Almost every woman that menstruate has at least one small fibroid in her womb, yet most never even know they are there. If fibroids are indeed so common why are they so feared? Why are people sad when they know they have it? This is because they are misunderstood. Firstly, let’s look at what […]
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Gallstones are hard crystals made up of cholesterol and other substances that form in the gallbladder or the bile duct. The gallbladder is located directly under the liver; it functions to store and concentrate the bile. Gallstones range in size from a grain of sand to larger than a pea. If a gallstone is pulled […]
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Insomnia is the inability to sleep. Sleep is a state of consciousness, which gives your body time to rest and build up your strength. While you are asleep, your body goes through different stages at approximately 90 minutes cycles. These includes light sleep, deep sleep, dreaming (also known as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Newborn […]
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Jaundice is a yellowy tinge to the skin and the whites of the eyes. It is caused by a build-up of chemical bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is made when red blood cells are broken down. The body is usually able to get rid of it easily unless there is something wrong with your liver […]
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Cholesterol is a body fat, or lipid. It is an important part of a healthy body, being a building block for steroids such as the sex hormones, and the hormones of the adrenal cortex. It is also the basis of the body’s manufacture of bile salts. Moreover, Cholesterol is essential for many bodily functions, including […]
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When your vagina is not properly lubricated, it can feel itchy and irritated. Vagina dryness may make some daily activities uncomfortable, and it can make sexual intercourse less pleasurable. In fact, during menopause, vaginal dryness is a common cause of discomfort or pain during sex (dyspareunia). It is a common condition. It can affect women […]
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Polyps are noncancerous growths that develop on finger-like structures, and they usually appear in the rectum, colon, large intestine, cervix, bladder, nose and other areas of the body and usually occur in groups. They are usually not serious, but can cause pain and bleeding. Polyps are usually caused by injury or recurring irritation to the […]
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Vaginitis is described medically as an irritation and/or inflammation of the vagina. Vaginitis is a very common disease affecting millions of women each year and is responsible for an estimated of 10% of all visits by women to their healthcare practitioners. There are three types of vaginitis: Hormone-related vaginitis: Includes the atrophic vaginitis generally found […]