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Published: July 31, 2015
Urethral Diverticula A urethral diverticulum has been defined as an out pouching of the urethral tissue into the urethro-vaginal space. The lining of the diverticulum is the same as urethral mucosa. Frequency of Urethral Diverticula The exact frequency of urethral diverticula cannot be determined as most of the cases remain asymptomatic and hence get … Continue reading Urethral Diverticula
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Published: July 30, 2015
Renal Cystic Disease Renal cystic diseases refers to a multitude of pathologies that shares one common trait – i.e. formation of multiple cysts in one or both kidneys leading to a wide range of pathological issues. Cyst formation is characterized by formation of fluid-filled sac like small cavities in the tissues. These cavities are often … Continue reading Renal Cystic Disease
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Published: July 29, 2015
Hydronephrosis and Hydroureter A condition where obstruction of the urine outflow distal to renal pelvis results in distension of renal pelvis and calyces with urine is called as hydronephrosis. Similarly, when the obstruction is beyond the ureters, there is swelling of the ureters with urine, a condition known as hydroureter in medical parlance. Both these … Continue reading Hydronephrosis and Hydroureter
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Published: July 28, 2015
Cholesterol Management Cholesterol can be defined as the fatty, wax-like substance which is imperative for the normal functioning of our body. However, an excess of cholesterol can start forming depositions on the walls of the arteries leading to cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Cholesterol is carried in our blood by proteins. When it combines with the … Continue reading Cholesterol Management
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Published: July 27, 2015
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome As its name suggests, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome characterized by extreme fatigue. The syndrome makes you feel so tired that it affects your quality of life. The cause of the syndrome is still unknown, though it may worsen with physical or mental activity. Some even link the syndrome to mental stress and viral … Continue reading Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Published: July 24, 2015
Lasers in Urology The extensive usage of small diameter endoscopic instruments and the recent improvements in fiber-optics and lasers has proved to be a perfect amalgamation in the field of urology. It has opened up new avenues for diagnosing various ailments afflicting the excretory system and exciting probabilities for treating them with minimal side-effects. Let … Continue reading Lasers in Urology
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Published: July 23, 2015
What is Neurogenic Bladder? The activities and functions of human urinary system are very tightly regulated by the close-knit circuitry of central nervous system. For example, as soon as the urine accumulates in the bladder, a message or reflex is initiated from the walls of the urinary bladder that travels to the brain in order … Continue reading What is Neurogenic Bladder?
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Published: July 22, 2015
Missed Period Typically a missed period is associated with pregnancy. However, there are many other causes of missed or irregular periods. An average woman has 11 or 13 regular periods each year. You may have less or more, depending on your hormonal levels. Menstrual periods are irregular in the initial years once a girl starts … Continue reading Missed Period
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Published: July 21, 2015
Celiac Disease Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder that damages the finger-like villi of small intestine due to the ingestion of protein, known as gluten found in rye, barley, and wheat. When genetically predisposed people eat foods containing gluten, there is a reaction from the immune system that forms antibodies to gluten. As a … Continue reading Celiac Disease
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Published: July 20, 2015
Childhood ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects millions of children across the globe. The complex mental disorder affects a child’s learning ability. Many children with ADHD experience problems in understanding why they feel out of control or lonely sometimes. Kids with childhood ADHD may show symptoms of hyperactivity, inattentiveness, impulsiveness, and overactivity, which may … Continue reading Childhood ADHD
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