Each year, nearly 40,000 men in the United States are diagnosed with bladder cancer, reports the National Cancer Institute. This form of cancer occurs when abnormal cells begin to grow along the wall of the bladder. The symptoms of bladder cancer...
Multiple sclerosis, also called MS, affects between 250,000 and 350,000 people in the United States, according to Arthur Schoenstadt, MD, author of the eMedTV article "Multiple Sclerosis Statistics." Multiple sclerosis results from damage to the...
Ovarian or cervical cancer was known as the silent killer for some time because its symptoms are nonspecific, making it easy to go undetected. According to the Mayo Clinic, recent research has revealed that symptoms do occur but in the early...
Ginger root has been used in herbal medicine for centuries to reduce inflammation and pain. According to The World's Healthiest Foods, powerful antioxidants called gingerols are responsible for ginger's anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. ...
Actonel is the brand name of the generic risedronate that is prescribed for women who already have gone through menopause. It helps to treat and prevent osteoporosis, which is bone thinning. The medication also may be administered to help both...
As the most common weight loss surgery for obese patients, gastric bypass can provide dramatic weight loss and its attendant health benefits. In this procedure, the surgeon staples off the upper stomach and re-routes the small intestine to the...
Lower back pain may have several causes, from muscle strain to spinal conditions such as a herniated lumbar disc, according to Spine Health. Aches in your lower back may be accompanied by spasms in the lower back muscles, stiffness and difficulty...
Sucralose is a sweetener that is low-calorie and made from sugar. According to FoodReference.com, sucralose is 600 times sweeter than sugar and can be used for many things, including beverages, and in baking and cooking. Sucralose is approved for...
Sciatica is the symptom of pain radiating along your sciatic nerve, usually from your back down your buttock and leg. Sciatica is not a disorder itself. It indicates the presence of a primary injury to the spine or nerve, such as a herniated disk,...
Human papillomavirus, or HPV,affects about 20 million people each year making it the most common of sexually transmitted viruses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Certain strains of human papillomavirus can...
The prostate is a glandular organ surrounding the urethra at the outlet of the urinary bladder in males. About the size of a walnut, it plays a role in sexual functioning. The organ develops as a result of male hormonal influence, and it may be...
The liver's main job is to filter waste products from the bloodstream as they flow from the digestive system. The liver also produces proteins important for blood clotting and other functions. Because the liver produces and accumulates certain...
According to the experts at Drugs.com, Luvox (also known as fluvoxamine), is an antidepressant used to treat social anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It belongs to a family of drugs referred to as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors...
Orlistat 60mg is marketed as Alli in the United States. In higher doses, it is sold as Xenical, RxList.com reports. Orlistat 60mg or Alli is available without a prescription over-the-counter (OTC) to help you lose weight. It typically is taken...
Fibromyalgia is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that is in the category of rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic diseases cause inflammation and limited function of the skeleton, joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and sometimes affects internal...
The medicinal use of chamomile tea began thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, according to essortment.com. The knowledge of its benefits became more widespread, and Europeans starting using it around 1600 A.D. to help with conditions such as...
The urinary tract is comprised of the kidneys, which collect urine; the ureters, which deliver urine from the kidneys to the bladder; the bladder, which acts as a reservoir to store the urine; and finally, the urethra, which removes urine from the...
Pain in the middle or upper abdomen that radiates to your back may be a symptom of gallbladder disease. Although gallbladder attacks can occur after eating a fatty meal, pain usually occurs several hours after eating, usually at night when lying...
Vivelle is one of many brand names in the United States for estrogen. This hormone is natural in females, but in some circumstances there is not enough of it in the body. When this occurs, Vivelle may be prescribed to help replace the natural...
If your inner chest burns after you eat, you are likely experiencing a common condition called heartburn. However, chest discomfort can also signal a more serious problem such as a heart attack, according to MayoClinic.com. Learning to distinguish...
Tingling hands may be caused by a variety of conditions or diseases. According to the MedlinePlus website, tingling in the hands usually indicates an underlying nerve-related condition. Tingling sensations may occur in one or both hands, depending...
Reflexology is a fascinating study. Learn how to use a reflexology chart to treat various conditions from a masseuse in this video.
