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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.
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.
Heart Attack Causes, Symptoms And Signs
The blood supply to the heart is usually stopped by a blood clot in the coronary arteries, causing the heart attack. The arteries are narrowed in places due to 'plaques' - a build-up of the fatty substance cholesterol over many years.
What Causes Asthma And Asthma Treatment
Asthma is a condition that affects your airways - the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. People with asthma have airways that are almost always red and sensitive, inflamed.
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.
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.
Respiratory
Cystic Fibrosis, What Is It? Cystic fibrosis (which is also known as mucoviscidosis) was first described in 1938. It is an inherited condition in which mucous producing glands throughout the body produce an abnormally thick and sticky form of mucous. Such glands are present in the lungs, the bowel and the testes. The thick mucous [...]
What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited condition affecting the glands that produce body fluids or secretions. In CF, these secretions are stickier and thicker than normal. This hinders the functioning of important organs, such as the lungs and digestive system. Causes of cystic fibrosis The exact cause of CF is a [...]
What Is Pneumothorax? The lungs are lined with a double layer of membrane (pleura) , the inner one covering the lung surface and the outer one covering the inside of the chest wall, separating them from the chest wall. If air gets between these two layers, into what is known as the pleural space, it’s [...]
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What is COPD? COPD is the overall term used to describe a variety of illnesses, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease. People with COPD have permanently damaged lungs and find it difficult to breathe most of the time. COPD usually affects people over the age of 40. Approximately 900,000 people in the [...]
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What is COPD? COPD is the overall term used to describe a variety of illnesses, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease. People with COPD have permanently damaged lungs and find it difficult to breathe most of the time. COPD usually affects people over the age of 40. Approximately 900,000 people in the [...]
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Relaxation is frequently overlooked when making lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking. It’s an important part of the equation, however. Many people think they have to “keep busy” when going smoke-free. They tend to pursue anything that involves continuous movement or distraction. These are certainly effective tools when navigating the quit process, but take caution [...]
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What is Influenza Or Flu And What Causes Flu? Like a cold, influenza or flu means you have picked up a virus, which is passed on by coughing, sneezing or physical contact. In both cases you cannot treat or cure the infection itself, only its symptoms. Antibiotics will make no difference to flu unless you [...]
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What Is A Cough? When you cough, it means your body is trying to clear its air passages of something that is blocking or irritating them. The culprit can be dust, smoke or a piece of lodged food. Often, though, a cough is the result of a viral infection such as a cold, which inflames [...]
