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Urological diseases and conditions include

The urinary system removes a type of waste called urea from your blood. Urea is produced when foods containing protein are broken down in the body. Urea is carried in the bloodstream to the kidneys. The kidneys remove urea from the blood th...

Signs and symptoms of kidney disease

The kidneys are part of your urinary system. They also regulate a number of chemicals in our blood stream and release hormones such as: * active form of vitamin D to help regulate the calcium in our blood for bone building * renin which help...

Treatment options of arteriosclerosis & atherosclerosis

Treatment options of arteriosclerosis atherosclerosis For many people, lifestyle changes and medication can improve the health of their arteries, although some people also need surgery. lifestyle include: * Quit * Switch to a diet low in fat...

Atherosclerosis is a slow, progressive disease that may start in childhood

Atherosclerosis is a slow, progressive disease that may start in childhood. It can affect the arteries of the brain, heart, kidneys, and the arms and legs. As plaque builds up, it can cause serious diseases and complications. These include:...

Enlarged heart refers to an increase in the size of the heart

Enlarged heart refers to an increase in the size of the heart. Left ventricular hypertrophy or LVH reference to enlargement (or hypertrophy) of the left ventricle, which is the main pumping chamber of the heart. Enlargement of the heart may...

Symptoms and treatment of Pulmonary hypertension

Symptoms and treatment The first symptoms of both secondary and primary PH are frequently tiredness, with many patients thinking they tire easily because they are simply out of shape. Difficulty in breathing (dyspnea), dizziness and even fai...

There are two kinds of pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) happens when the blood pressure in the pulmonary artery rises far above normal levels. The pulmonary artery is the blood vessel carrying oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle, one of the pumping chambers of t...

vasculitis as an inflammation of the blood vessel system, which includes the veins, arteries and cap

Vasculitis vasculitis as an inflammation of the blood vessel system, which includes the veins, arteries and capillaries. Vasculitis may affect blood vessels of any type, size or location, and therefore can cause dysfunction in any organ syst...

A form of arteriosclerosis is atherosclerosis

As we age, our arteries tend to thicken, get stiffer and narrow. That is called arteriosclerosis. A form of arteriosclerosis is atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the build-up of plaque and cholesterol in large and medium sized arteries. A...

Surgery for osteoarthritis is the best option

Surgery for osteoarthritis For some cases, surgery is the best option. Surgery can dramatically improve independence and quality of life by reducing pain and improving mobility. There are different types of surgery: * Arthroscopy - This proc...

Treatment options of Osteoarthritis

Treatment options of Osteoarthritis Among treatment options, weight control is very important for anyone with arthritis, especially osteoarthritis. Excess weight puts added pressure on your weight-bearing joints. A study by the Arthritis Fou...

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting an estimated 21 million adults in the United States. the disease is responsible for more trouble walking and stair climbing than any other disease, and it is the most common indi...

how to accurately determine your body type by finding your WHR

Does your weight go to your middle or to your thighs and hips? What used to simply make fitting in clothes a problem has emerged as an important indicator of future good health. Called waist-to-hip ratio, or WHR, knowing this number can help...

About eight percent of all Americans have diabetes, and the rate is increasing

1. When traveling by car Schedule a pre-record travel with your health professional about four to six weeks before your trip for any type of travel. Check your blood sugar before you go, and do not leave before dealing with it and recheck i...

A phobia is an irrational fear

A phobia is an irrational fear. Social phobia, also called social anxiety disorder, involves overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. It's normal to feel a bit anxious before facing certain social...

TBI can also result in epilepsy

TBI can also result in epilepsy. some studies indicate a link between TBI and other conditions including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and dementia. Some people who suffer severe injuries end up in a coma that can last for signif...

What happens when the brain is injured

When a TBI occurs, there are a number of things that can happen. When the skull is fractured, the bones actual hit the brain and can put pressure on it. Even if the skull isn't fractured, the brain will be bruised at the point of impact. He...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by some sort of external force that damages the brain

Traumatic brain injury TBI can also be caused by a forceful hit, a car accident, a fall down some stairs that can result in a fractured skull or a bullet fired from a gun into the head. Many deaths of young children you hear about on the ne...

medications are available to treat toxoplasmosis

Treatment Once a diagnosis of toxoplasmosis is confirmed, you and your healthcare provider can discuss whether treatment is necessary. In an otherwise healthy person who is not pregnant, treatment usually is not needed. If symptoms occur, th...

Toxoplasmosis is one of many diseases that are passed to humans by animals or insects

Symptoms of the infection vary. that most people who become infected with Toxoplasma are not aware of it. Some symptoms include: * flu-like symptoms * swollen lymph glands * muscle aches and pains that last for a month or more Toxoplasmosis...

Hypoparathyroidism is considered a rare disorder

Hypoparathyroidism Hypoparathyroidism is considered a rare disorder. Hypoparathyroidism is a disorder that causes lower than normal levels of calcium in the blood due to insufficient levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Phosphorus metabolism...

Hyperparathyroidism is when the parathyroids secrete too much parathyroid hormone

Hyperparathyroidism Hyperparathyroidism can develop in two ways: * Primary hyperparathyroidism is a disorder of the parathyroid glands. Most people with this disorder have one or more enlarged, overactive parathyroid glands that secrete too...

Cancer can begin in any part of the body, and is categorized by the type of tissue where it starts

Types of cancer Cancer can begin in any part of the body, and is categorized by the type of tissue where it starts. * Carcinomas - Carcinomas, are the most common types of cancer. Carcinomas start in cells that cover external and internal bo...

tumor is a mass of extra tissue

Every day, without our even being aware of it, the cells that make up our body are growing, dividing and/or producing more cells as needed in order to keep us healthy. But sometimes, this process goes haywire; certain cells lose their normal...

Risk factors of High Blood Pressure

Risk factors we don't know exactly what causes high blood pressure, but there are certain things that can put you at a higher risk of having high blood pressure. Some you can control; others you can't. They include: * Family and personal med...

What is blood pressure

What is blood pressure Every time your heart beats, it pushes blood into your arteries, creating pressure in them. This is what keeps blood moving through your body. most of us have probably had our blood pressure measured at some point. A b...

Homocysteine is an amino acid that is normally produced in the human body

What it is, what it does Homocysteine is an amino acid that is normally produced in the human body. (Amino acids are building blocks of proteins) Homocysteine is changed by various B vitamins for use by the body. that people with high level...

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