How would I know if I have hemorrhoids? You should not try to pop a hemorrhoid. Hemorrhoids or piles are swollen, inflamed veins around the anus or lower part of the rectum (the terminal part of the large bowel). Hemorrhoids are common in both men and women. It is estimated that 1 in 20 Americans...
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Can a Woman Give a Man HPV?
What exactly is HPV? It is possible for a woman to give a man HPV and vice versa. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a type of virus that is different from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and herpes virus (HSV). It is the most common cause of sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States. HPV infects...
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Beyond Food: What Triggers Heartburn and GERD?
What triggers heartburn? In gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the LES does not close properly allowing the stomach contents to leak back or reflux into the food pipe and irritate it. Heartburn is the burning sensation in the chest due to backflow or reflux of the acidic stomach contents into the food pipe (esophagus). Heartburn is...
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HIV Life Expectancy and Long-term Outlook
How long does a person with HIV live? People with HIV can live a healthy and long life With early diagnosis and proper treatment, people with HIV can live a healthy and long life. There is no generalized definitive period for which a person with HIV can live. In the case of untreated HIV infection,...
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Epidural Steroid Injection: Possible Side Effects & Complications
What is an epidural steroid injection? Picture of a disc herniation compressing the spinal nerve root An epidural steroid injection is a common procedure to treat spinal nerve irritation that is most often caused by tissues next to the nerve pressing against it. The beginning of the nerve (nerve root) may be irritated by a...
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Frozen Shoulder Causes, Treatment, Symptoms, Diagnosis
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) facts Shoulder pain and stiffness are symptoms of a frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder is the result of scarring, thickening, and shrinkage of the joint capsule. Any injury to the shoulder can lead to adhesive capsulitis. Frozen shoulder symptoms and signs include loss of range of shoulder movement, stiffness, and pain. A...
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Do You Hallucinate During Sleep Paralysis?
What is sleep paralysis? Unfortunately, there is no prescribed way to snap out of sleep paralysis. Have you ever had an experience during the early hours of the morning when you just woke up and found yourself unable to speak or move? There may be other sensations along with this brief “paralytic” experience like spotting...
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What Happens if Your Spleen Is Removed?
What is the spleen, and what does it do? The spleen, situated under the left rib cage near the stomach, is an important part of the immune system. The spleen contains special white blood cells that can destroy bacteria. It helps the body fight infections and also removes old red blood cells from the body’s circulation. What...
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Elbow Joint Pain Treatment, Causes & Diagnosis
Elbow pain facts Elbow pain may have a number of causes. The elbow joint is the area of union of three long bones. Tendinitis can affect the inner or outer elbow. Treatment of tendinitis includes ice, rest, and medication for inflammation. Bacteria can infect the skin of the scraped (abraded) elbow. The "funny bone" nerve...
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CA 125: Ovarian Tumor Marker Blood Test Results
What is CA 125 test? What is a tumor marker? Readers Comments 100 Share Your Story CA 125 is elevated in ovarian cancer as well as in some benign conditions. CA 125 is a protein that is a so-called tumor marker or biomarker, which is a substance that is found in greater concentration in tumor...