VARICOCCELE

You've heard of varicose veins — those swollen veins that sometimes show up in the legs. You've probably heard your grandma and her old lady friends talking about their varicose veins and never thought twice about them.But hopefully you've never heard your grandma mention a varicocele, which is also a swelling of the veins. A varicocele happens just to guys, and you probably won't sit around and talk about it with your pals. That's because...

Men's Health Testicular Cancer

  Testicular cancer forms in a man's testicles, the two egg-shaped glands that produce sperm and testosterone. Testicular cancer mainly affects young men between the ages of 20 and 39. It is also more common in men whoHave had abnormal testicle developmentHave had an undescended testicleHave a family history of the cancerSymptoms include pain, swelling or lumps in your testicles or groin area. Most cases can be treated,...

Kidney Disease Chronic kidney diseaseChronic kidney disease occurs when one suffers from gradual and usually permanent loss of kidney function over time. This happens gradually, usually months to years. Chronic kidney disease is divided into five stages of increasing severity (see Table 1 below). The term "renal" refers to the kidney, so another name for kidney failure is "renal failure." Mild kidney disease is often called renal insufficiency....

Vagina Examintaion

Here's How:You will need a strong light such as a flashlight, a mirror, a vaginal lubricant, antiseptic soap or alcohol, and a plastic speculum (get a speculum from a pharmacy that sells medical supplies).Find a place to relax. This can be the floor or your couch, wherever you can feel comfortable.Lie back. Bend your knees, with your feet wide apart.Lubricate the speculum, and insert it into your vagina in the closed position. Experiment...

For Women

Women and men have many of the same health problems, but they can affect women differently. For example, women may have different symptoms of heart disease. Some diseases or conditions are more common in women, such as osteoarthritis, obesity and depression. And some conditions, such as menopause and pregnancy, are unique to women.Women sometimes neglect their own health and focus instead on their partner's and their children's. Take care...

EYE DEFECTS

DEFECTS OF THE EYE BACK TO HOME PAGE THE EYE PHOTORECEPTORS RODS CONES RHODOPSIN MECHANISM VITAMIN A REFERENCES There are many eye related problems and defects of the eye, the main few are briefly discussed below:   Defects of the eye: Myopia: (nearsightedness)...

Breast Cancer

I may have breast cancer, what questions should I ask my doctor?If you have received a positive or possible diagnosis of breast cancer, there are a number of questions that you can ask your doctor. The answers you receive to these questions should give you a better understanding of your specific diagnosis and the corresponding treatment. It is usually helpful to write your questions down before you meet with your health-care provider. This...