Excluding skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. In fact, by age 70, approximately 65 percent of men develop cancerous cells within the prostate, explain health officials with the University of Maryland Medical...
Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is the second leading cause of cancer-related death for men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancerous cell growth within the lining of the colon or large...
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for the chicken pox, according to the Mayo Clinic. Symptoms include a painful rash accompanied by a band of blisters that develops on the body....
The hiatus hernia, also called the hiatal hernia, can cause significant pain and discomfort, although some people may not have symptoms or have occasional bouts of digestive distress. A one-way valve at the bottom of the esophagus temporarily...
Heel pain can be derived from soft tissue, bone or system disorders. There are varying causes of heel pain with the most common being plantafasciitis, in which pain can occur with the first few steps out of bed in the morning, or after sitting for...
Hand pain is an extremely common complaint. Because the hand is a complex mechanical structure with varying tissue types, the kinds of dysfunctions pain symptoms can indicate are numerous. However, the most common reasons for hand pain represent a...
Arthritis is the breakdown of cartilage that normally protects the joint and allows for smooth movement, states MedlinePlus, of the National Institutes of Health. Cartilage acts as a shock absorber when pressure is placed on a particular joint...
Ear pain can be due to a wound associated with the outside of the ear or pain radiating from inside the ear. Ear aching is also referred to as otalgia. Ear pain generally comes from some type of infection or other conditions that may affect the...
The gallbladder, located underneath the liver, plays a role in digestion. When fats are ingested, the liver produces a substance called bile to helps break down fat. If too much bile is produced, it is transported to and stored in the gallbladder....
Neuropathies are disorders of the peripheral nerves--those outside the brain and spinal cord. Hereditary diseases, trauma, toxins, infections, medications and systemic and autoimmune diseases can cause neuropathy. Sensory and motor functions...
The pancreas is a large gland located behind the stomach and next to the gallbladder. It functions to produce digestive enzymes and hormones, such as insulin and glucagon. These are delivered to the digestive system via the common bile duct, which...
Angina is chest pain that develops when the heart does not receive enough oxygen. Angina is a symptom rather than a disease, and it affects 7 million people in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. People...
Tooth pain can come on suddenly or gradually over several weeks. Diagnosing the source of pain may be challenging because of the complex anatomy of the tooth and surrounding jaw. Early treatment of symptoms can usually help ward off a more severe...
Emphysema is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, which occurs when there is damage to the alveoili air sacs in the lungs, MedlinePlus says. The air sacs are usually deformed and do not inflate like those in healthy lungs....
Knee pain may occur because of chronic degenerative changes or an acute injury. Regardless of what causes the pain, a person's walking usually becomes disabled. A doctor can evaluate the underlying issue and guide treatment to help the sufferer...
Appendicitis pain is severe enough to send most people to the hospital for a diagnosis. It is important, however, to realize how serious appendicitis is and how quickly it can progress. Waiting several days to see if symptoms subside can be the...
Bunions are painful bony conditions that has an underlying condition called hallux valgus (change in the angle of the fist toe). You can be born with this, or it can develop over time due to improperly fitting shoes or an inflammatory condition...
There are many causes of neck pain symptoms. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, neck pain can be caused by any neck structure, including muscles, ligaments, nerves, vertebrae and...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the body's immune system turns on its host. It attacks the myelin in the body, which is the protective coating of the nerves in the spinal cord and the brain. The Mayo Clinic lists most of the symptoms...
The location and degree of back pain symptoms will, in part, determine the possible treatment options following injury or chronic pain spells. Other factors, such as whether the pain initiates from injured soft tissue or bone, will further clarify...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2008, about 50 percent of Americans reported moderate alcohol consumption. Abdominal pain is a symptom indicative of a host of elusive diseases, illnesses and conditions. However,...
Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, is considered chronic if the condition persists for an extended period of time such as years, according to MayoClinic.com. A normal pancreas produces enzymes that aid with digestion and hormones that...
The knee is a joint, meaning it sits between an area where the bones connect. As the largest joint in the body, the knees provide stability and flexibility, which allow the legs to bend, swivel and straighten, according to KidsHealth.org. The knee...
If you experience joint pain, it may be due to an injury or, possibly, an underlying illness. Symptoms of joint pain can cause mild to severe discomfort and may develop gradually if there is, in fact, any health-related condition present. There...
A hiatus hernia, also known as a hiatal hernia, happens when a portion of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm, called a hiatus, and moves upward into the chest. This weakens supporting tissue in the chest and abdominal region...
The Mayo Clinic reports that nearly one in three Americans over the age of 45 suffers from knee pain. Knee pain can be caused by injury, overuse, infection, arthritis, or other disease processes. Properly identifying and treating knee pain is...
Kidney infections can come on quickly or develop more slowly with a tendency to reoccur. The Mayo Clinic recommends seeking timely medical treatment for suspected kidney infection. Kidney infections are usually caused by bladder infections that...
When a spinal disk puts pressure on the nearby nerves, the patient has a herniated disk. Herniated disks occur as people age and the disks become weaker. MedlinePlus points out that herniated disks commonly occur in the lower back, with 8 percent...
Randall Schultz, M.D.. of Spine-Health.com, explains that roots in the lower part of the spine come together to form the sciatic nerve in the pelvis. The term sciatica describes the pain radiating down the nerve, which begins in the lower back,...
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