Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow within uterine muscle tissue and are the most common tumor within the female reproductive system. As a result, all women are at potential risk of developing fibroids, with a majority of cases diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 54.
Everyone experiences stomach pain at various times throughout their life. Stomach pain can occur in a variety of locations – it may be felt in a specific, isolated area or may affect your entire abdomen. Stomach pain doesn’t always feel the same either. Sometimes it can feel like a dull ache, while other times you may experience cramping and/or sharp gas-like pains. It can develop due to a variety reasons, and depending on the cause, may require different treatment. All of these variables can make it challenging to determine what’s causing your stomach pain. To help, gastroenterologist, Nisha Shah, MD, discusses several common culprits and tips to help you tell them apart.
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.
It is important to be aware that various activities can impact your blood sugar levels differently and require additional recovery time. Blood glucose levels should be monitored continuously while engaging in physical activity, including before and after you exercise, to ensure that your blood sugar stays within a healthy range.
The nose is a primary focal point of the face, and it plays a major role in defining balance and proportion.
Conjunctivitis, the medical term for pink eye, is inflammation or infection of the transparent protective membrane that lines the eyelids and the white part of the eye. When the blood vessels in the white part of the eye are inflamed it causes the eye to have a pink or reddish appearance.
When it comes to prostate cancer treatment there are many different options for care. Did you know that roughly 25 percent of men who receive radiation treatment have a recurrence? A treatment called salvage prostate cryotherapy has become available to help treat prostate cancer reoccurrence. Salvage prostate cryotherapy can offer men a second chance as long as the cancer hasn’t spread beyond the prostate.
All or a portion of the nail plate can be damaged when the feet are injured or abused. Nail problems are commonly caused by improper trimming, minor injuries or repeated trauma. Some nail disorders can also be congenital. Proper trimming (along the contour) on a regular basis can help keep the toenails in the pink, as can wearing well-fitted, low to moderately heeled shoes.
Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States.
Kidneys, although small and often overlooked compared to some of our other vital organs, play a critical role in fighting off infections and maintaining a healthy balance in your body every day. One of their primary functions is to act as a filtration system for your blood. Each kidney contains tiny blood vessels called glomeruli that separate waste and remove excess water and other contaminants from your blood. After passing through your kidneys, the filtered, “clean” blood re-enters your bloodstream and the waste is removed from your body through urine.