What is the purpose of a urodynamic test? A doctor may advise a urodynamic test for people who experience urine leakage, recurrent UTIs, frequent urination, and painful urination. A urodynamic test is done to study the function of the lower urinary tract (bladder and its draining tube called the urethra) and how this relates to...
What is a stye? Several factors can put you at risk of getting a stye including lack of hygiene, sharing cosmetics, and more. A stye (sometimes spelled as “sty”) is an infection of the oil glands that are along the edge of the eyelash. It is a red, painful bump that might appear like a pimple. A...
What is breast cancer? A lump in the breast or armpit, changes in breast skin and changes to the nipple are all potential early warning signs of breast cancer. When the cells of the breast tissue grow at an abnormal rate and their growth cannot be controlled by the body’s immune system, it is called...
Urethral stricture facts Urethral strictures may cause pain, or be asymptomatic. Urethral stricture disease is much more common in men than in women. In fact, urethral stricture is rare in women. Congenital urethral strictures (present at birth) are rare. Any inflammation of the urethra resulting from injury, trauma, previous surgery, or infection can cause urethral...
When you are experiencing back pain, you may want to rest, but being active is good for the back. When you are experiencing back pain, you may want to rest, but being active is good for the back. Exercising can strengthen the muscles of the back and those that support posture, as well as improve...
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) liver damage facts Tylenol is a very effective pain-killing (analgesic) and fever-reducing (anti-pyretic) agent. However, taking too much Tylenol (an overdose) can also cause liver failure. Acetaminophen is a very safe drug when taken as directed, even for people with liver disease. Nevertheless, every drug carries risks. Liver damage from acetaminophen, which can...
Prader-Willi syndrome facts* *Prader-Willi syndrome facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Prader-Willi syndrome (also called Prader-Labhart-Willi syndrome, or PWS) is a complex genetic condition. Infants have weak muscle tone (hypotonia), feeding difficulties, poor growth, and delayed development. Beginning in childhood, individuals may develop an insatiable appetite, which leads to chronic overeating (hyperphagia), obesity, and...
Facts you should know about X-rays Share Your Story X-ray of herniated disc between L4 and L5 X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation that can pass through solid objects, including the body. X-rays penetrate different objects more or less according to their density. In medicine, X-rays are used to view images of the bones...
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) definition and facts Share Your Story PNH is a rare, chronic disease that causes rapid breakdown of red blood cells and can result in reddish or cola-colored urine, often seen in the early morning after urination. PNH is due to a spontaneous mutation in gene material. Signs and symptoms of paroxysmal...
How is percutaneous alcohol injection done and how does it work? Share Your Story In a percutaneous alcohol injection, 100% alcohol is injected into cancerous growths, or tumors, in the liver to kill cancer cells. In this technique, sterile, 100% alcohol is injected into cancerous growths, or tumors, in the liver to kill cancer cells. This...