A hysterectomy is a major procedure in which a woman’s uterus is removed from the pelvis. It has both physical and emotional side-effects, some of which are detailed below. Menopause Following a hysterectomy in which the ovaries are retained, the woman can expect to enter menopause within approximately five years. This is because the blood supply to the ovaries is […]
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Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) is a congenital disorder that is caused by a loss of nerve cells at the end of the bowel. This loss in innervation causes stool to move really slowly or not at all in the parts of the bowel affected. Hence, there is a functional bowel obstruction that arises. HD typically affects the rectum and sigmoid colon, […]
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Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying disease rather than being a disease itself. It is characterized by various soft or loud sounds in the ears of the patient when there is no such sound in the environment. Around 15 per cent of people experience tinnitus at some stage of life and it's more likely to occur beyond the age […]
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Pregnancy is a life event (divided into three trimesters of 13 weeks each) that entails substantial physiological and psychological adjustments for the mother. Within each trimester, numerous adaptations occur with the end-goal of facilitating the growth of the fetus. The most apparent are physical and physiological changes to accommodate the growing fetus and prepare for parenthood. Traditionally, signs and symptoms […]
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Thyroid disorders are characterized by abnormal levels of thyroid hormone in the serum. Thyroid hormone has many roles in body metabolism. These include its involvement in the embryonic development of mammalian skin, the initiation and maintenance of hair growth, determination of epidermal thickness, and secretion of sebum. When the normal amount of thyroid hormone is present to, the person is […]
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Anxiety disorders are a common condition. The most common cause of this condition is thought to be genetic. Thus the condition often runs in the families. Stress factors tend to aggravate and precipitate the condition in some patients. Triggers of Anxiety The exact cause of anxiety disorders is unknown. However, research has pinpointed certain possible triggers. Causes of anxiety disorders […]
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It’s a type of cancer that starts in special cells in the wall of the GI tract, called the interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs). Read on to know more about how this condition develops. What is a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor? A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is […]
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Acne is a disorder of the pilosebaceous units in the skin. These are found most abundantly in the skin over the face, the upper chest, and the back. They are responsible for the growth of skin hair in addition to the lubrication of the skin. The pilosebaceous units consist of a fine canal lined by keratinocytes, called the hair follicle, […]
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is an ongoing medical issue that clinicians encounter on a daily basis. This condition poses serious health concerns and economic problems, as incidence and prevalence rates continue to rise at alarming rates worldwide. In addition, the need to adequately treat diabetes adequately is crucial due to the myriad of comorbidities and complications associated with uncontrolled diabetes. […]
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To date, there have been more than 80,000 cases of bladder cancer in the US. The best way of boosting the prognosis of patients is through early intervention, which can be achieved through the identification of bladder cancer biomarkers. Image Credit: anyaivanova / Shutterstock Early intervention requires early tumour detection, the time-frame of which is often missed by the attending […]
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