Acidity Causes or Heartburn Treatment and Advice The stomach normally secretes acid that is essential in the digestive process. This acid helps in breaking down the food during digestion. When there is excess production of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach, it results in the condition known as acidity. Dyspepsia, heartburn and the formation of ulcers are some of the symptoms. It is more common in highly emotional and...more
Treatments fibromyalgia and pain relief Duloxetine is used to treat fibromyalgia and pain caused due to it. This medicine also works best for relieving pain and tingling caused by diabetic neuropathy. It works for other disorders such as treating depression and generalized anxiety disorder or GAD. This medication is in a class of selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It works by increasing the amounts of...more
Treatments for Breast Cancer Prevention is better than cure, it holds true for breast cancer. However there are methods to cure breast cancer, though great deal of time and money is involved in these treatments. There are four basic types of treatments that are used to cure breast treatments.Surgery Most of the cancer patients go through the surgery to remove the cancer cells. Cancer is developed in the lymph nodes, to verify the presence of cancer these cells are taken out and viewed under microscope. Breast conserving surgery is done to remove only the tissues that contain the cancer. There are two basic types of breast conserving surgeries. Lumpectomy, involves removing tumor and small tissues attached with it , therefore conserving the rest of the breast. Partial mastectomy involves removing the part of the breast having the tumor. This depends on the growth of the tumor and it location in the breasts.However there are surgeries where whole breast is removed to prevent its growth to the rest part of the body. This surgery is termed as whole mastectomy. Even after the surgery patients are often given radiation therapy, hormone therapy or chemotherapy to kill the...more
Treatment for Colon Cancer Colon Cancer is among the most common cancers affecting humans. Although adequate checks and regular visits to the doctor have reduced the risk of Colon cancer, it is still highly common and poses a risk for both men and women.There are 5 stages of Colon cancer and therefore the treatment for Colon cancer...more
Stages of Colon Cancer Colon cancer is among the most common and serious forms of cancer in the world. Its high rate of incidence and the fact that people remain unaware of the precautionary measures needed makes it a very dangerous ailment. Its rate of incidence starts by the age of 40 and increases multifold after 65. Although...more
Risk Factors for Colon Cancer A risk factor refers to anything which increases a person's chance of acquiring a certain ailment. Cancers have their specific risk factors as well and just as increased sunlight may be a risk factor for skin cancer, colon cancer has its own specific risk factors. However risk factors do not necessarily indicate certainty. In many instances, colon cancers may develop without any of the known risk factors. However, medical research has allowed researchers to highlight a number of risk factors for Colon Cancer. These are:Age : More than 90% of people diagnosed with Colon cancer are above the age of 50. Therefore age is one of the important indicators in determining the presence of Colon Cancer.Personal history : Any past incidences of Polyp formation are serious risk factors.Inflammatory Bowel disease: Any personal history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is also pertinent since the prolonged periods in which the Colon is inflamed may lead to higher probability of Colon Cancer.Family history : Colon Cancer, like other forms of Cancer, has a higher incidence in people with family history. The risk is significantly higher when a direct...more
Introduction on Colon Cancer Colon cancer is a highly dangerous and extremely common form of cancer affecting millions of people around the world. It is the third most common form of cancer and although its rate of incidence is...more
Detecting Colon Cancer Colon Cancer is among the most dangerous forms of cancer. Yet it is also among the most preventable. The symptoms, in which it manifests itself, are easily detectable and allow patients to stop the cancer from...more
Cancer Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy treatments are in most cases toxic. Radiation and chemotherapy drugs attack cancer but in the process do some damage to normal cells. These comprise the major cancer chemotherapy side...more
AC Chemotherapy Treatment The treatment done for curing the breast cancer is called as the AC Chemotherapy. It is a well recognized treatment which is famous all over the world for the people who are going through the breast cancer....more
Hemroid Treatment - 4 Keys that Work Hemorrhoids are veins found somewhere in the anus or at the lower part of the rectum which can be inflamed and swollen. Individuals who are victim of this particular ailment opt for remedies not...more
Peeling Treatments To Get Rid Of Liver Spots Liver spots are tiny brown spots that appear on the dermis due to chronic exposure to ultraviolet rays. The excessive production of melanin causes the darkening of the skin tone. As you get...more