The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland that produces semen, the fluid responsible for nourishing and transporting sperm, according to the MayoClinic.com. During a prostate biopsy, urologist or a doctor that specializes in male reproductive...
A kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, may be classified as either acute or chronic. Acute infections are characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms and are generally quickly remedied. Chronic infections usually stem from another infection,...
The menstrual cycle is a process that occurs in females approximately every 28 days. Each month, the uterus grows a lining in preparation for pregnancy. When pregnancy does not occur, this lining is shed which causes bleeding and may bring on many...
Prostate removal, also known as prostatectomy, is a procedure used in removing the prostate, when an individual has prostate cancer or a prostate enlargement. The prostate is an organ in males that creates seminal fluid, which transports the...
Blood contains a number of proteins called coagulation factors, and blood cell fragments called platelets, that work together to form clots in the blood and prevent excessive or abnormal bleeding. When one of these factors is missing from the...
The nose contains small blood vessels covered with a thin layer of skin that is easily damaged. When the nose becomes dry and irritated by rubbing, the skin can break and the blood vessels burst, causing an occasional nosebleed. When nosebleeds...
Flucloxacillin sodium, or floxapen, is related to penicillin and is used to kill certain types of bacterial infections and may also be used to prevent infections after a surgical procedure is performed. Anyone who is allergic to one type of...
It is scary to experience bleeding early in your pregnancy. Bleeding is the leading indicator of pregnancy loss, but there are other reasons expectant moms may experience vaginal bleeding. Bleeding can resolve alone or with treatment. If you...
Women normally experience cramping as a part of the menstrual cycle. This abdominal pain can begin weeks before menstrual bleeding or midway through the cycle when ovulation takes place.Once menstruation ceases and menopause begins a woman should...
Platelets, or thrombocytes, are the colorless blood cells important for plugging holes in blood vessel walls. Thrombocytopenia, a low blood platelet count generally is associated with an immune system disorder, a blood disorder or as the side...
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male reproductive system. Its function is to secrete a white fluid that constitutes one-fourth of all the components in the semen. This fluid is alkaline in nature, and it neutralizes the acidity in the...
Most women experience vaginal irritation at some point in their lives. Vaginal irritation occurs when delicate vaginal tissues become sore, dry or itchy, according to the Dr. Spock website. Vaginal irritation typically occurs when the vaginal...
The prostate is a small gland located at the base of the bladder in men. It plays an important role in manufacturing the liquid component of semen. According to MayoClinic.com, prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer to affect...
Abnormal vaginal discharge can be a scary and embarrassing problem. Most women will experience abnormal vaginal discharge at least once in their lives. In most cases, an increase or decrease in vaginal secretions can be attributed to ovulation,...
According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, more than 5 percent of the population will have kidney stones. Men are more likely than women to acquire stones, particularly between the ages of 40 and 70. For...
Kidney stones are very painful and can cause blockage of the urinary tract, leading to kidney damage. Depending on the size and location of the stone and the medical history of the patient, a doctor may recommend extracorporeal shock wave...
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, affecting 2.3 million individuals annually.
Acute promyelocytic leukemia, or APL, occurs most often in children and adults over age 40, according to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The disease develops when white blood cells called promyelocytes proliferate abnormally. Acute...
After menstruation ends, women should not experience any sort of bleeding or spotting. However, as abnormal as the bleeding may be after menopause, some women still experience it. Although it is no longer menstrual bleeding, there are other...
Fish oil supplements and warfarin both increase blood's clotting time. Warfarin is a prescription medication commonly sold as Coumadin. Fish oil is a heart-healthy supplement taken by many Americans to decrease the risk of coronary heart disease....
Fish oil is one of the most commonly-taken supplements on the U.S. market, according to a February 2010 survey on ConsumerLab.com. The supplement is sold without a prescription and available over-the-counter at most grocery and drugstores....
Bone marrow is a soft tissue within the long bones of the body. It houses the stem cells that give rise to the red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that provide immunity and platelets, which help blood clotting. Disorders of the...
Bloody urine after exercise is caused by bleeding somewhere along the urinary tract. The kidneys are responsible for removing waste from the blood and converting it to urine. Urine then travels down the ureters to the bladder where it is stored...