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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome A condition of the digestive system, irritable bowel syndrome affects the colon or large intestine, causing a change in the bowel movement. Also known as IBS, it is a functional gastrointestinal tract disorder that causes bloating, abdominal cramping, and altered bowel habits. While some people with the disorder may experience diarrhea, others […]

Horseshoe Kidney

Horseshoe Kidney Horseshoe kidney is the commonest congenital anomaly involving the urogenital tract. It is estimated that one in every 500 children suffers from this condition. In the fetus, once the kidneys are developed, they rotate in a manner that their axes diverge and the ureters arise from their medial aspect. However, in case […]

Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction

Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Ureteropelvic junction is the part of the kidney where the ureter joins the renal pelvis. Normally, kidneys filter the blood and remove the waste products in the form of urine. This urine is drained through the renal pelvis into the ureters. Form the ureters the urine reaches the urinary bladder and […]

Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer Women have two ovaries, of which one ovary is present on each side of the uterus in the pelvic region. The ovaries are responsible for producing eggs or ova. The female hormones namely estrogen and progesterone are also secreted by the ovaries. Different types of tumors can start in the ovaries. Some of […]

Coughing | Causes and Treatments

Coughing | Causes and Treatments Coughing is a natural defense mechanism employed by the body to get rid of the mucus or any foreign body which may be present in the upper respiratory passage and irritating it. When the cells lining the upper respiratory tract get irritated, they initiate a chain of reactions which culminates with the […]

Ingrown Hair

Ingrown Hair An ingrown hair is a hair that grows back into the skin. It is common in people who have tight, curly hair and often results after hair removal. When such hair is shaved or tweezed, it grows back into the skin. This may lead to signs of inflammation. Where are Ingrown Hairs Commonly […]

Obesity and Bladder Cancer

Obesity and Bladder Cancer Bladder is the part of our body that is responsible for filtering waste products out from our blood and making urine. Recent studies have shown that obesity increases the risk of bladder cancer. Obesity can be defined as a medical condition which is characterized by the presence of abnormally high amount […]

Overactive Bladder

Overactive Bladder Overactive bladder is the name given to a group of symptoms affecting the urinary system. These symptoms include: Uncontrollable urge to urinate Leakage of urine along with urge to urinate, also called as incontinence Having to go to the washroom many times during the day and night According to statistics, 30% of all […]

Penile Cancer Risk Factors

Penile Cancer Risk Factors Penile Cancer is a rather rare form of cancer, but has been associated with specific penile cancer risk factors. The following are the most prominent factors which will increase the likelihood that a man will develop a penile tumor. HPV HPV stands for the viruses known as Human Papiloma, which […]

The Basics of Constipation

The Basics of Constipation Constipation is a condition when the frequency of bowel movements decreases or the passage of stools become difficult. It is a fairly common condition and everybody suffers from it at some point in his life. According to statistics, 2% of the US population suffers from constipation. More than 2.5 million people […]

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