DEFINITION OF FIBROIDS Fibroids are the most frequently seen tumors of the female reproductive system. Fibroids, also known as uterine myomas, leiomyomas, or fibromas, are firm, compact tumors that are made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue that develop in the uterus. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF FIBROIDS Heavy Vaginal Bleeding— Excessively heavy or […]
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF POLYPS HYPERPLASTIC POLYPS These polyps are small and circular, measuring less than ¼ -inch wide. Usually, hyperplastic polyps are benign. However, if hyperplastic polyps are discovered on the right side of the colon, they should be completely removed because they carry risk for cancer. ADENOMAS Adenomas tend to be circular in shape […]
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DEFINITION OF ANEMIA Anemia is a condition in which you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissues. Having anemia may make you feel tired and weak. There are many forms of anemia, each with its own cause. Anemia can be temporary or long term, and it can […]
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WHAT IS DIVERTICULITIS? Formations called diverticula are key components of diverticulitis. Diverticula are pouches that occur along your digestive tract, most often in your colon (large intestine). These pouches form when weak spots in the intestinal wall balloon outward. When these pouches become inflamed, or bacteria gather in them and cause an infection, you have […]
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WHAT IS FIBROCYSTIC BREAST? Fibrocystic breasts are composed of tissue that feels lumpy or rope-like in texture. It’s not at all uncommon to have fibrocystic breasts. More than half of women experience fibrocystic breast changes at some point in their lives. In fact, medical professionals have stopped using the term “fibrocystic breast disease” and now […]
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WHAT IS APPENDICITIS? Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen. The appendix doesn’t seem to have a specific purpose. Appendicitis causes pain in your lower right abdomen. However, in most people, pain begins around the navel and then moves. […]
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WHAT IS MALE INFERTILITY? Male infertility refers to a male’s inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female It affects approximately 7% of all men. Male infertility is commonly due to deficiencies in the semen, and semen quality is used as a surrogate measure of male fecundity. Reproduction (or making a baby) is a simple and natural experience for most couples. However, for […]
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WHAT IS ABDOMINAL ADHESIONS Abdominal adhesions are bands of fibrous tissue that can form between abdominal tissues and organs. Normally, internal tissues and organs have slippery surfaces, preventing them from sticking together as the body moves. However, abdominal adhesions cause tissues and organs in the abdominal cavity to stick together. WHAT ARE ABDOMINAL ADHESIONS AND WHY DO THEY FORM? Abdominal adhesions are important […]
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WHAT IS ARTERIOSCLEROSIS? Arteriosclerosis occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body (arteries) become thick and stiff sometimes restricting blood flow to your organs and tissues. Healthy arteries are flexible and elastic, but over time, the walls in your arteries can harden, a condition […]
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WHAT IS TUBERCULOSIS? TB is an infectious disease caused by TB bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) and most often affects the lungs. TB infection can cause serious damage to the lungs and other organs. 1. HOW DO YOU GET TUBERCULOSIS? Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that spread from person to person through microscopic droplets released into the air. […]