Prostatitis refers to inflammation of the prostate. There are two major types of prostatitis – chronic or long-term prostatitis and acute or sudden-onset prostatitis. The majority of prostatitis cases are chronic and acute prostatitis is rare. In chronic prostatitis, symptoms may last for three months or more. Some examples of chronic prostatitis symptoms include: Dull, aching pain or heaviness in […]
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is grossly under-diagnosed and is one of the commonest lung problems affecting smokers. The diagnosis is usually made after consultation with a Chest Physician who specializes in lung diseases. However, diagnosis may also be made by a General physician. An early diagnosis is desirable as it gives an opportunity to manage a patient and prevent […]
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Two of the primary risk factors for renal cell carcinoma are cigarette smoking and obesity. High blood pressure and a family history of kidney cancer are examples of other risk factors for the condition. A risk factor is any factor that enhances a person’s risk of getting a disease or experiencing an adverse event. Having a risk factor does not […]
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The small intestine is a tubular structure within the abdominal cavity that carries the food in continuation with the stomach up to the colon from where the large intestine carries it to the rectum and out of the body via the anus. The main function of this organ is to aid in digestion. How big is the small intestine? As […]
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The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of a food’s effect on the blood glucose level in the body. A food with a low GI releases sugar into the bloodstream slowly, meaning the blood glucose level remains relatively constant. A food with a high GI causes a sharp “spike” in the blood glucose level. Maintaining a diet that consists of […]
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The usual presentation of tendonitis is load-related pain coinciding with increased activity and inflammation in the affected tendon. Before the onset of their symptoms, most patie The usual presentation of tendonitis is load-related pain coinciding with increased activity and inflammation in the affected tendon. Before the onset of their symptoms, most patients with tendonitis have engaged in a new type […]
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Despite having a low occurrence rate, Listeria monocytogenes represents one of the most prominent foodborne pathogens in the world. This opportunistic gram-positive bacillus is able cross three host barriers: the intestinal, blood-brain and placental. Unlike most other foodborne pathogens, Listeria can successfully grow in food with fairly low moisture content and high salt concentration. Fecal carriage and serologic assessment indicate […]
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Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix or the entrance to the womb from the vagina. The cervix is sometimes called the uterine cervix. What is the cervix? The body of the uterus or the womb is like a pouch that grows to accommodate the growing baby. The cervix connects the body of the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). […]
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Beta blockers are medications that are commonly used to treat various types of heart conditions as well as some other illnesses. Some of the uses of beta blockers include: Heart failureBeta blockers are one of the most important drugs used today in heart failure. Studies have shown that the use of beta blockers can reduce the risk of death due […]
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Constipation is a state when the bowel movements are less frequent than usual or the stools are hard, dry and painful or difficult to pass. This is a common condition encountered in paediatric age, particularly at 1-4years and is usually without severe consequences. Around 3% of visits to paediatrician and 25% of patients to paediatric gastroenterologists are someway related to […]
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