Hirsutism – Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention

Hirsutism Hirsutism is a condition in women which results in excessive growth of dark or coarse hair in the face, chest, and back of a male-like pattern. With hirsutism, extra hair growth often arises from excess male hormones (androgens), primarily testosterone. To women seeking to treat hirsutism, self-care approaches and appropriate treatment services are available. […]

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – Symptoms, Causes and Complications

Overview A hormonal condition common to women of reproductive age is the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Women with PCOS may have frequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excessive male hormone levels. It is unclear what reason for PCOS. The risk of long-term complications including type 2 diabetes and heart disease can be reduced by early diagnosis […]

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Appendicitis- Symptoms, Causes, Types and Diagnosis

Overview Appendicitis is a swelling of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch which projects on the lower right side of your abdomen from your colon. Appendicitis in your lower right abdomen causes discomfort. However, pain starts around the navel in most cases and then moves. Appendicitis pain usually increases as inflammation worsens, and ultimately becomes severe. […]

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Uterine Fibroids- Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Preventions

Overview Uterine fibroids are uterine non-cancerous growths which often occur during childbearing years. Often known as leiomyomas (lie-o-my-O-muhs) or myomas, uterine fibroids aren’t associated with increased uterine cancer risk and rarely turn into cancer. From seedlings, undetectable by the human eye, fibroids vary in size to dense masses that can deform and expand the uterus. […]

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Narcolepsy- Symptoms, Causes and Risk Factors,

Overview Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder marked by overwhelming daytime and sudden sleep attacks. Individuals with narcolepsy often find it hard to stay awake for long periods, whatever the circumstances might be. Narcolepsy can cause severe disruption to your everyday routine. Narcolepsy can be followed by a sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy), which […]

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Hepatitis B- Overview, Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention

Hepatitis B is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). For certain cases, the infection with hepatitis B infection is chronic, which means it lasts longer than seven months. Chronic hepatitis B raises the risk of contracting liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis — a disease that damages the liver permanently. […]

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Anxiety Disorders – Symptoms, Causes, Risk, Prevention

Experiencing occasional anxiety disorders is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of extreme anxiety and fear or terror hitting a peak in a matter of minutes (panic attacks). What are […]

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