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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Lorna Darden Many things can cause hair loss. It can come from stress, heredity, and side effects from certain medicines. Even children can experience the ugly terror of hair loss. written by Lorna Darden Ovarian Cancer is a women’s disease and it is on the rise. We as women have to take care of ourselves every single day. Even though no matter how much health food we eat and how much we exercise unfortunately, sometimes it’s not enough.
written by Lorna Darden Lupus is a disorder of the immune system. It can affect people between the ages of 15-45 years of age. Lupus can develop later on in life as well. Lupus which is known as autoimmune disease turns your immune system against the body parts that it is designed to protect. written by Robert Baird Baird Asthma is a chronic condition marked by periodic attacks of wheezing and difficulty in breathing. The cause of asthma attacks is partial obstruction of the bronchi and bronchioles due to contraction of the muscles in the bronchial walls written by Robert Baird Baird The condition arises when there is paucity or absence of sperm in male's semen which condition is also known as 'Oligospermia' or' Azoospermia but actual status can be ascertained after thorough clinical investigation of semen and sperms. written by Robert Baird Baird The concerned woman is unable to conceive or when a male is incapable of impregnating her. But, the blame is laid at the door of a woman who is stili considered a soft option in our society. When a male is incapable to impregnate her, it is called impotency. Hence frigidity may be considered a symptom of sterility. written by Robert Baird Baird Sterile means where there is no growth or 'barrenness' which, in relation to ladies, implies an inability to bear a child. The concerned woman is unable to conceive or when a male is incapable of impregnating her. But, the blame is laid at the door of a woman who is stili considered a soft option in our society. written by Robert Baird Baird Reye's syndrome almost always follows within 1 to 3 days of an acute viral infection, such as an upper respiratory infection, type B influenza, or chickenpox. Incidence often rises during flu outbreaks and may be linked to aspirin use. written by Robert Baird Baird Every drug is capable of producing side effects. Many patients experience no, or minor, side effects. The frequency and severity of side effects depend on many factors including dose, duration of therapy, and individual susceptibility. written by Robert Baird Baird If conservative treatment fails, the doctor may use surgery to correct structural problems by modifYing the bladder neck, widening the urethra, removing part of the sphincter muscle, or building a new route for urine. Implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter may be necessary if permanent incontinence follows surgery for neurogenic bladder. written by Robert Baird Baird In urban areas, encephalitis is most frequently caused by a group of viruses called enteroviruses, which infect the gastrointestinal tract and are discharged in feces. Encephalitis also may be caused by other types of viruses (herpesvirus, mumps virus, HIV, and adenoviruses). written by Robert Baird Baird Topical treatment with caffeine in a hydrophilic base or hydrocortisone has been used to treat skin rash, hives, redness, scaling, oozing, and itching. In combination with ephedrine, caffeine causes a modest weight loss in obese individuals when energy intake is restricted over an extended period. Caffeine enhances the migrainetreating effects of ergotamine. Caffeine has been used to treat excited or comatose alcoholic patients. written by Robert Baird Baird Its main side effects are joint or muscle pain; edema (fluid retention); fever; absence of menstruation; impotence; decrease sexual desire; breast swelling; breast secretions; anemia; dark or amber urine; breast growth in males; pancreatitis; liver or blood disorders; abnormal liver functions tests; Parkinsonism; Bell palsy. written by Robert Baird Baird The doctor will ask about symptoms of worsening kidney function and order a lab test called the creatinine clearance test to assess kidney function. Then, the doctor will order a variety of lab tests to pinpoint the specific problems. Blood and urine samples, X-ray studies, and kidney biopsy may be used to determine the source of the problem. << previous page 1 next page>> |