A uterine fibroid is a kind of non-cancerous (benign) tumor that originates in the myometrium muscle layer and adjoining connective tissues in the uterus and can grow inside the uterine cavity. Fibroid is the most common form of tumor found in females. It occurs mainly during the middle or later reproductive age in females. Fibroids may grow as a single tumor or in multiple numbers as in clusters. Unlike its name it contains muscles and not...more
The term prolapse means "fall out of place". Prolapse is the condition where organs such as uterus slip out of place. Uterine prolapse is the condition of sliding and falling of uterus from its actual position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal. A spinal disc herniation is also sometimes known as "disc prolapse". Uterine prolapse usually occurs in females and sometimes it does occur in animals also. Uterine prolapse generally occurs...more
PCOS better known to us as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is essentially a hormonal disorder mainly found in women in their reproductive age as well as during young teens. PCOS is one of the principle causes for infertility. About 5 to 7 million women in the US alone suffer from PCOS and this number seems to be increasing day by day. What makes the disease even more inexplicable is that the disease sometimes comes with dissimilar symptoms making it even harder to predict. The syndrome does vary between women making the diagnostic procedure difficult.Though the disease varies from one point of time to another but it does have certain common signs. Some of the common signs found are -1. The periods come at an irregular stages, may be a few times in a month and at times not at all.2. Arousal of Acne, Acne is type of skin disease where in multiple non seditious follicular papules are formed in the skin mainly red in color.3. There would be a distinct weight gain or weight loss.4. There would be development of hirsutism which is essentially is growth of hairs on parts were minimal hair growth is found.5. Again development of acanthosis nigricans may be found, they are patches of dark skin on...more
Living in fear is a horrible thing for a persons mental and physical health. This emotion can rob people from having a successful and happy life. Having a bodyguard can be effective in helping people combat this fear. For the average person people, personal security and bodyguards are not necessary, but for many it is. While celebrities may have...more
Did you realize that the skin is actually an organ of the body and it is the biggest organ? Most people just think of it to be a covering for the body but in reality, it does various things that help to heal and to keep the body clean. The unfortunate fact is, it is also responsible in a number of cases for detoxifying the body and if it is...more
It is always good to keep a check on the level of cholesterol in your body. This is particularly required when you cross the age of 40. It is then that the heart becomes weak and there are more chances of developing one of more heart diseases. There is a simple way to make sure that the level of cholesterol in your body is within the permissible limits. You can carry out a simple blood test to determine the level of cholesterol in your body.LDL Cholesterol is also known as bad cholesterol because it transports cholesterol to the arteries. The risk here is that there is every chance that it will get stored there by the arterial protoglycans. This will lead to the formation of plaques causing the condition called atherosclerosis and finally to coronary artery disease. HDL or High Density Lipoprotein cholesterol is also called good cholesterol because it has found that it can remove cholesterol from the arteries and take it back to the liver to be excreted or to be re-utilized.Major list of heart diseases are discussed below:1) Coronary heart disease: This involves the coronary arteries and veins. Coronary arteries are arteries that supply blood to heart. The cause of coronary heart...more
If you're like most people, the minute you hear the word "massage", your mind immediately registers Swedish massage therapy. This form of massage technique is probably the most popular form of massage therapy available today. Swedish massage...more
Smoking cigarettes has long been debated on whether or not they are an addictive good or not. Science has assisted to prove that nicotine is a extremely addictive product which can make it increasingly difficult for a smoker to stop when they decide...more
When you look at cigarette reviews they are usually filled with negative reviews of poor health and social disapproval. These negative reviews are often a result of the hazards which are associated with cigarettes and how they impact not only the...more
Added tips for an Effective HCG DietThe HCG Diet and weight loss program is really discouraging if you don't lose those extra pounds because it is so frustrating when you follow such a strict diet and you still find yourself with excessive fat. ...more
The geriatric massage session - which is typically limited to 30 minutes - consists of gentle rubbing of the feet and hands and the soothing stretching of feet, legs and shoulders to prevent stiffness and relieve pain. At times - depending on the...more
H. pylori, also known as Helicobacter pylori, is a kind of bacterium, which lives in the stomach and in a section of intestine known as the duodenum. It is present in as many as half of the people all around the world. However, many people may not...more