What Constipation MeansConstipation is a disorder of the digestive tract. When you suffer from constipation your bowels dont regularly move or they are not emptied completely. Unfortunately constipation can cause many diseases because this disorder produces many toxins and these can reach in the blood stream and in this way they are carried in all your body. People of all ages can suffer from constipation taking into account that it is one of the...more
When in doubt, investigate your options for prostate treatment Choosing a prostate cancer treatment can be a daunting affair, but if you look investigate your options, you can make a better informed decision on which treatment is best for you. The first prostate treatment many doctors will recommend is not actually a treatment at all, because, paradoxically, an initial diagnosis does not mean that you should begin a course of treatment...more
Have prostate issues? Be informed and consider your options for prostate treatment Prostate cancer is a cancer of the prostate, a gland in the reproductive system. According to the American Urological Association, it is the leading cause of death among cancers for men over the age of 75, and the second leading cause of cancer death among men. Although a cure for prostate cancer is not available on the market, there is various prostate treatment and screening methods for the disease. PSA, or protein specific antigen, is a protein found in prostate cells. A low level is found in all men. A high level of this antigen denotes an increased risk of prostate cancer. The level of the antigen can be measured from a blood sample, which allows doctors to determine the possibility before symptoms of the disease are experienced. Prostate treatment , upon discovery of the cancer, can be treated with many techniques. One prostate treatment called brachytherapy, involves either permanent low dose radiation (LDR), or temporary high dose radiation(HDR) within the tissue of the prostate. Invasive prostate surgery is usually the last step to eliminating prostate cancer found in the prostate...more
How Prostate Surgery can help in treatment Prostate problems can be treated in several ways. One of the methods of prostate cancer treatment is surgery. The main goal of prostate surgery is to improve urinary flow and to reduce symptoms that accompany prostate problems. Other prostate cancer treatment may also be available other than...more
CASODEX: for later stages of prostate cancer The chemical name of Casodex is propanamide. It is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. However, it is not used in the starting stages of the cancer. It is used along with LHRH, a hormone. The medicine is usually prescribed once a day, along with food or otherwise.The medicine should be taken...more
Gynecomastia Causes, Treatment, and Surgery Causes of GynecomastiaThe causes of gynecomastia vary but these are the most common: • Genetic factors are the most prevalent cause and results in too much breast tissue (glandular tissue) in the breast area • The presence of a mass under the breast area• As a reaction to certain medicines, drugs, and hormone-infused foods • As a result of hormonal imbalances or certain diseases• Simply having excess weight and fat around the breast tissue (also called "Pseudo Gynecomastia" or "False Gynecomastia")• Steroid use, high estrogen levels, drug use, medications, and ingestion of foods containing high levels of hormones• Gynecomastia can also be caused by various diseases and long term usage of drugs such as anti-androgen drugs, sedatives, chemotherapy, steroids, and some particular antibiotics. • Diseases such as hyperthyroidism, chronic liver diseases, chronic renal failure, and Klinefelter syndrome can cause hormonal imbalance in the body, resulting in Gynecomastia.It's important to see an experienced physician so that the cause can be determined and the appropriate treatment can be pursued. Depending the situation, the...more
Massage Treatment - Obscure Types Massage therapy is not always carried out in the same way. There are many types. When a physique is stressed, there is muscle tension which may create discomfort and improper function.While many individuals...more
How You Can Make a Difference in Cancer Research I used to think that cancer was something that was far off in the distance, something that I would never had to face. However, from a young age, and even before I was born, cancer has surrounded...more
Cancer chemotherapy is a treatment which utilizes drugs to destroy cancer cells. This treatment is mostly given after surgery. The drugs destroy these cancer cells by preventing them from rapidly growing or dividing. However some of the normal cells...more
Liver cancer starts from hepatitis B infection that usually occurs in the liver. The causative agent for this disease is hepatitis B virus. As it progresses it will lead the liver to cancer stage. This can happen in both children and adults. Liver...more
Japanese Knotweed (named as Fallopia japonica, Polygonum cuspidatum, Reynoutria japonica) is a large invasive weed of perennial plants. These invasive species was originated in Japan, China and Korea and has successfully spread across Europe, North...more
Fighting the Cancer Battle You may not know how long you have to live. If you are older, you may worry about your finances, your job and who will take care of you when you are no longer able to care for yourself. The first thoughts in our...more