Bone spurs are bony enlargements that grow out of normal bone structure. Sometimes bone spurs are not painful, cause no symptoms, and can go undetected for years. However, some people face extreme pain from bone spurs. Where they are located and their size has the most to do with how they affect each person. Bone…
Every woman should have a Pap smear done by the time they are in their early 20s. A Pap smear is a procedure done in a gynecologist’s office that tests for cervical cancer. The test is a quick procedure that involves a doctor collecting cells from the cervix and sending them off to a lab…
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) shares many characteristics with regular PMS. Both have physical and emotional symptoms that usually begin seven to ten days before a woman’s period starts and continue into the first few days of her cycle. Both PMS and PMDD may cause breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue, cramping, and changes in sleep and eating…
For many women, they do not know that they have breast cancer because there are not typically symptoms in its early stages. Recommended screening tests are very important to women, as are self breast exams, to find any detection of anything unusual going on with the breasts. If something suspicious is found during an exam,…
Despite its name, Ringworm is not caused by a worm. It is a fungal infection of the skin that causes a scaly, crusty rash that often itches. Although many people feel very embarrassed to learn that they have ringworm, they can rest assured that it can be successfully treated with an anti-fungal medication. If a…
A skin rash is not a specific diagnosis, but rather a symptom of an allergic reaction to something that a person has ingested or come into contact with. A rash is a general term that refers to skin inflammation and discoloration that changes the way the skin looks and feels; it is often times extremely…
Many people are unhappy with the appearance of their lips. For centuries, plump lips have been equated with sexuality and beauty. According to Hollywood, the fuller the lips are, the more seductive a person appears to be. Therefore, a huge increase in lip augmentation procedures has been seen in recent years to achieve a fuller,…
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is found in the fats in the blood. While everyone’s body depends on cholesterol to build health cells continuously, having high cholesterol can significantly increase a person’s risk of heart disease. High cholesterol produces fatty deposits in the walls of blood vessels. As these fatty deposits grow, it is…
Urinary incontinence is described as the accidental release of urine. Many women find that they leak urine when there is pressure put on the bladder – for instance when they cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise. While urinary incontinence is not typically related to major health problems, accidentally releasing urine can be quite embarrassing. Urinary incontinence…
Spinal arthritis (or more specifically osteoarthritis) is the breakdown of the cartilage of the joints and discs in the neck and lower spine. Spinal arthritis can produce spurs that put pressure on the nerves leaving the spinal column. This pressure on such delicate and sensitive nerves can cause weakness and pain in the extremities. Arthritis…
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