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Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids can cause infertility by presenting as a space occupying lesion; by contiguous enlargement and subsequent blockade of the tubes, by formation of adhesions, by exhibiting heavy menstrual flow causing symptomatic anemia and causing irregularities of menstruation and hormonal imbalance, and by causing discomfort and pain during intercourse.
What Is Tonsilitis
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils, caused by either bacteria or viruses. Tonsils are groups of tissue, similar to the lymph nodes or 'glands' that circle the throat. This circle of tissue is part of a ring of glandular tissue around the throat called Waldeyer's ring, and the tonsils are found on either side of the back of the throat.
Arthritis Medical Advice And Types Of Arthritis
In order to have an understanding of the two major types of arthritis, it is essential to know a little about the function and appearance of a joint. A joint is designed to allow smooth movement of two bones, one against the other.
What Causes Diabetes And Types Of Diabetes
A healthy diet, regular exercise, and culturally sensitive care may be helpful in preventing and controlling diabetes, say researchers. The findings are based on recent reviews that suggest that a healthy diet and exercise can help prevent diabetes, and that patients from ethnic minorities do better with diabetes education that takes their language and culture into account.
Neurology
We all experience headaches at one time or another – whether it be due to an attack of influenza, the result of too much alcohol, stress or the pressure of work. Only occasionally is a headache a sign of more serious illness such as a brain tumour, stroke or cancer. Headaches that have recurred for [...]
Migraines are a common and often severe form of headache that may recur time and time again. They affect about one in eight people. Your GP can advise you whether or not your headaches are a form of migraine, as migraines have characteristic features. Migraine headaches usually last for hours to days at a time [...]
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What is brain haemorrhage in pre-term babies? Babies born more than 8 weeks prematurely (at 32 weeks of pregnancy or earlier) face more than one threat to life in their early days. This is simply because not every part of their body has developed sufficiently to function properly outside the womb. One of these risks [...]
Introduction To Brain Tumours There are more than 100 different types of brain tumour, depending on which cells within the brain are involved. The most common (about 50 per cent of brain cancers) is called a glioma, and it is formed not from the nerve cells of the brain but the glial cells, which support [...]
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? The term ‘Alzheimer’s disease’ is used to describe a disease of unknown cause that leads to dementia. Dementia is a condition affecting the brain, leading to a reduction in the mental abilities of that person. This often causes problems in their ability to cope with daily activities, and to interfere with [...]
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