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The prostate is an important organ present in the male reproductive system that comprises of the penis, testicles, and the prostate. It is present under the bladder and in front of the rectum. When a mutation occurs in the cells present in the prostate, and the ability to control cell division efficiently is lost, the resultant condition is known a
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High blood pressure is prevalent among a high percentage of the population these days. One of the rare forms of high blood pressure is pulmonary arterial hypertension. This condition affects the pulmonary arteries which carry blood from the heart to the entire area of lungs. When these arteries become narrow and constricted, pumping adequate blood
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Ulcers are painful sores that develop on different body parts and take time to heal. Ulcers are not uncommon and their causes and where they occur may vary. Given that ulcers can form anywhere from the inner lining of the stomach to the outermost layer of the skin, understanding the symptoms and treatments for the different types of ulcers are esse
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As soon as the early warning signs of a urinary tract infection are noticed, starting with the natural treatment options is the most sensible thing to do. Early warning signs of a urinary tract infection include: Acute pain, unusual discomfort, or a burning sensation while passing urine. The instinct to pass urine with urgency
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The ovaries are a part of the female reproductive system. Each ovary is about the size of an almond and one of their responsibilities is the production of eggs or ova, along with the hormones of progesterone and estrogen. Cancer that affects the ovaries is known as ovarian cancer. However, one of the major problems with this condition is how much i
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When an individual is diagnosed with cancer, the first thing to be done is to determine which stage the cancer is at. Once that is decided, the further course of action can be charted as most of the information regarding the size, location, and extent of cancer is understood from the stage at which cancer is present. While deciding the st
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A person is said to be affected by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) when a blood clot forms in the veins in their legs, thighs, pelvis, or arms. This clot disrupts the job of the veins, which is to circulate the blood throughout the body. The clot can cause severe pain, swelling, irritation and the affected part is warm to the touch. Sometimes
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Most of the time, the discussion ends at the treatment options for different types of cancer and whether or not they are capable of treating cancer completely. Whatever the treatment options are, the discussion should further extend to what the recovery options are after the treatments are done. Recovery options usually differ from one type of trea
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