Introduction to the sexual response cycle Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story The sexual response cycle refers to the sequence of physical and emotional changes that occur as a person becomes sexually aroused and participates in sexually stimulating activities, including intercourse and masturbation. Knowing how your body responds during each phase of the cycle can enhance your relationship and help...
What Are Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) and Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)?
What is transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM)? Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) is used to remove polyps and early colorectal cancer. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) is an advanced surgical procedure performed through the anus to remove polyps and early cancers of the rectum (end of the large intestine or anal area) using specially designed microsurgical instruments through the anus. This technique avoids...
Spondylolisthesis Treatment, Symptoms & Surgery
Facts you should know about spondylolisthesis Lower back pain is the most common symptom of spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis is a forward or backward slippage of one vertebra on an adjacent vertebra. Causes of spondylolisthesis include trauma, degenerative, tumor, and birth defects. Symptoms of spondylolisthesis include lower back or leg pain, hamstring tightness, and numbness and tingling in the legs. The diagnosis...
Taste Disorders: Get Facts About Causes, Treatment & Symptoms
Taste disorders facts* Readers Comments 35 Share Your Story *Taste disorder facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP The most common taste disorder is phantom taste perception, which is a lingering, often unpleasant taste even though you have nothing in your mouth. Another type of taste disorder is hypogeusia, a reduced ability to taste sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and savory...
What Are the Symptoms and Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency?
What is vitamin D deficiency? Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include muscle aches and weakness, bone pain, muscle spasms, painful walking, and bone fractures. Causes of vitamin D deficiency include not enough sunlight, not enough in your diet, kidney or liver disease, malabsorption disorder, and medications. Vitamin D deficiency is common around the world. Though Vitamin D is called a...
Stuttering Causes, Treatment, Definition & Types
Stuttering facts There are a variety of treatments for stuttering. *Stuttering facts medical author: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Stuttering, also called stammering, is a speech disorder characterized by repetition of sounds, syllables, or words; prolongation of sounds; and interruptions in speech. People who stutter know what they want to say but have trouble producing a normal flow of speech....
PMS vs. Pregnancy Symptoms and Signs: 15 Differences
How can I tell if it is PMS or if I am pregnant? Readers Comments 14 Share Your Story PMS symptoms and signs sometimes mimic those of pregnancy. Many women have difficulty figuring out if they are pregnant, have PMS, or are about to start their period. The most common signs and symptoms of early pregnancy, PMS, and the start...
Steroid Drug Withdrawal Symptoms, Treatment & Prognosis
Steroid drug withdrawal facts Discontinuing steroidal drug use can produce withdrawal symptoms like fatigue. Synthetic cortisone medications (corticosteroids) simulate cortisol, a naturally occurring, anti-inflammatory hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Such drugs (for example, prednisone) have since benefited many, but are not without potential side effects. The two major problems related to continuous steroid treatment are drug side effects and...
Best Treatment for Stasis Dermatitis
The most effective way to treat stasis dermatitis is by controlling the disease The most effective way to treat stasis dermatitis is by controlling the disease. This can be achieved by: Wearing a compression stocking, compression dressing reduces swelling. Keeping the legs elevated while sleeping. Applying topical corticosteroid to the areas of inflammation. Taking antibiotics or applying antibiotics to treat...
Pneumonia Vaccine: Schedule, Age, Side Effects, Prevnar 13 & PPSV 23
What is pneumococcal vaccination? There are two types of vaccine: PPSV23 (Pneumovax), a pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine against 23 types of the bacteria, and PCV13 (Prevnar 13), Source: Getty Images Pneumococcal vaccination is a method of preventing a specific type of lung infection (pneumonia) that is caused by the pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae) bacterium. There are more than 80 different types of...