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If you have a lump in your neck, it could be thyroid cancer
Thyroid is a small gland located at the base of the neck, just above the Adam's apple. It produces hormones that help in the regulation of heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. When identified in the early stages, thyroid cancer is completely...
Don’t ignore discomfort or pain in chest, a sign of myocardial ischemia
Myocardial Ischemia is a condition where there is reduced blood flow and lack of oxygen supply to the heart. Myocardial Ischemia occurs when there is partial or complete blockage of heart arteries. In this condition, the heart cannot perform its normal activity of...
Cauda equina syndrome may be caused by a herniated disk, tumor, infection, fracture, or narrowing of the spinal canal
Cauda equina syndrome is a condition where the spine nerve roots are compressed. If neglected it may lead to incontinence and permanent paralysis of the legs. In Latin, cauda equina means horse's tail. The nerves at the end of the spine are spread out, to resemble a...
Cerebral atrophy is a common feature of many of the diseases that affect the brain
Cerebral atrophy is a condition where there is loss of brain cells. Loss of brain cells may happen for the entire brain or part of it. Cerebral atrophy is evident as decrease in brain mass, and loss of neurological function. Cerebral atrophy may cause seizures,...
Hypothyroidism is a common disorder of the endocrine system
Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Thyroid is a small gland present at the base and front of the neck, below the Adam's apple. Thyroid gland produces two types of hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine...
Hypertensive Heart Disease or High blood pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension is a common heart condition which features high pressure of the blood on artery walls. Blood pressure in the arteries is determined by two factors, the amount of blood the heart pumps, and the amount of resistance in the arteries....
Identifying and Treating Prostate Cancer
Prostate gland is a gland located between the bladder and the penis. The seminal fluid produced by the prostate gland helps to nourish and transport the sperm. Prostate cancer is usually commonly diagnosed for men aged over 60 years. Gradual increase in age is...
Brain injury or traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury happens when a bump, blow, jolt, or other head injury causes damage to the brain. Brain injury or traumatic brain injury is caused by brain dysfunction following an external force or violent blow. Brain injury may also occur when a foreign...
A chronic heart condition caused by rheumatic fever that can be prevented and controlled
Rheumatic heart disease or rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease results due to neglect of strep throat or scarlet fever. Strep throat or scarlet fever are caused by streptococcus, a bacteria. Usually seen in children of 5 - 15 years, rheumatic heart disease has...
Urinary incontinence in bladder cancer
Bladder is a balloon-shaped organ that stores urine, before it is excreted from the body. The cancerous cells develop in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. Mostly found in the elderly people, bladder cancer rarely occurs in younger age groups. Bladder...
