The Pap test, also called Pap smears, are a way to screen for cancer. The Papanicolaou technique is a technique of non-invasive cervical cytology used to find cancerous and precancerous processes inside the cervix (open end of the womb or vagina) or inside the colon (in men and women). It can be carried out by…
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Paresthesia, or sciatica pain, is a condition which can be extremely distressing for anyone to experience. Paresthesias are caused by constant pressure on an underlying nerve. When that pressure is released – usually when you flex your muscles – the sensation typically subsides. In some cases, though, it doesn’t subside. In those instances, however, it…
Read moreWhat Is the Patent Foramen Ovale?
The patent Foramen Ovale is an opening, just like a small flap, in the upper right and left chambers (atrials) of the heart called the atria. Everyone is born with it, as this is necessary for the proper blood flow of your developing baby. Once birth occurs, however, the opening usually seals back up inside…
Read moreUnderstanding the Neuropathy Symptoms
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy range depending on the exact nerve involved. Peripheral neuropathic pain can make it hard to do simple things like walk, move your fingers or even hold onto things. The most common symptoms are numbness (which can come and go, but most often is present all the time), tingling and burning in…
Read moreTreating a Phobia
A phobia is usually a kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder characterized by an excessive and persistent fear of a certain situation or object. Phobias generally develop over six months and tend to be extremely resistant to treatment. Phobias may affect both individuals and groups of people. They can manifest themselves as irrational fears that are often…
Read moreTreating Malassezia
Malassezia areata is a form of an infectious fungal skin infection that typically affects the scalp, and although typically associated with common skin infections, this disease can persist for years with other forms of treatment. This condition results from excessive growth of yeast in the natural scalp environment. Malassezia follicularis infections are commonly caused by…
Read moreSymptoms of PCKD
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PCKD) is a progressive disease which causes numerous kidney fluid-filled cyst to develop in the kidney. Unlike normal kidney cysts which generally form in the kidneys at an early age, PCKD cysts tend to change the shape of the kidney, such as making them bigger. The kidney’s ability to absorb nutrients and…
Read moreWhat Is a Prostate Pleasure Disease (PPD)?
The PPD or tuberculin skin test or Mantoux test is a method of screening for tuberculosis or for the detection of tuberculosis infection. It is among the most popular tuberculin skin test used around the globe, mostly replacing multiple-puncture techniques like the tinea test. In fact, the PPD test was created to help in making…
Read moreWhat Are the Risks and Advantages of Effacement?
What is effacement done for? Many times, a baby arrives to a family with no external markings. These babies may also have a vaginal discharge that is thick and whitish, making the identification of a baby a difficult task. In these situations, doctors will use a procedure known as effacement to try and make sure…
Read morePain From Ovulation
Ovulation pain or mittelschmerz is more commonly known as mid-trimester pain and ovulation pain. The causes of ovulatory pain are not clearly understood, however theories involve the following: some women look to ovulatory pain for advice about when to have children. Others have reported pain that appears to be related to the onset of menses….
Read moreWhat is Primary Biliary Colic?
Primary biliary colic (PBMC) is a condition that affects many individuals worldwide, resulting in pain and bleeding in the lower part of the abdomen, sometimes leading to gallstones and jaundice. Primary biliary colic, also referred to as primary biliary colic (PBC) is a disorder caused by damage to the bile ducts inside the liver. These…
Read moreOral Thrush in Mouth and Throat – Symptoms and Treatments
Oral thrush is an oral yeast infection of the mouth that causes lesions to appear. It’s typically easily treatable with oral antifungal drugs and is generally not spread through direct contact. Oral candidiasis (also known as oral thrush) is commonly referred to as oral thrush because it is usually caused by a type of yeast…
Read moreHow to Reduce the Puffy Lip – 5 Methods on How to Get Rid of Puffy Lips
Pursed lips are a condition that afflicts many people. Unfortunately, most of them do not even know that this problem exists. However, if you are looking for ways on how to reduce the puffy look of your lips then this article is going to be very helpful to you. Puffy lips are breathing disorder that…
Read moreLearn About Your Type’s Of Blood
Blood groups can be described in terms of the Rh and ABO (Rhesus) blood group system. These determine the type of blood that can be obtained by blood transfusion. Blood type A refers to A blood type that is found in Rh and ABO blood groups. Blood type B refers to B blood type that…
Read moreEnduring a Prolapsed Rectum – Why You May Not Want to Live With it
A prolapsed rectum is when the intestine is too swollen to easily push out stool. When a large portion of the intestine is in the way of passing stool, there may be a delay in bowel movements. This delay can also occur if the fecal matter protrudes from the anus. An adult may have this…
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