Brain Aneurysm – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A brain aneurysm is a potentially life-threatening condition where a blood vessel in the brain can rupture. You may not
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Diseases
Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone mainly due to bacteria. Usually infection spreads from already infected tissue nearby or from a distant site once the bacteria travel through blood stream. Infection may also start from the bone itself following injury which exposes the bone to the environment and allows bacteria to then enter.
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Basal Cell Carcinoma (Skin Cancer) Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Basal cell carcinoma is one of the most common types of skin cancer. It rarely spreads beyond the skin and is therefore less likely to be life-threatening compared to other cancerous growths (malignancy). Nevertheless it should be considered as a serious condition since it is cancer.
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate in Older Men)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition mainly seen in older males where the prostate gland enlarges and leads to a number of urinary symptoms. Although this enlargement occurs in all men, some do not suffer with it significantly while for others it can be debilitating.
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Anal Cancer (Anus Cancer) Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Anal cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the anal canal. The anal canal is the last part of digestive tract starting from the rectum and extending up to the anal orifice or anus through which faeces is expelled out of the body. Although uncommon, it is equally as deadly as more types of cancers affecting other parts of the body.
Read moreBell’s Palsy (One-Sided Facial Paralysis)
Definition Bell’s palsy is a condition where there is a sudden weakness of the muscles on one side of the
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Atherosclerosis (Fatty Plaques Narrowing Arteries)
Everyday in South Africa, there are approximately 130 deaths due to a heart attack and around 240 deaths due to
Read moreAcne Vulgaris (Pimples On Face, Back, Chest)
Definition Acne vulgaris is a very common skin problem where there are different skin lesions like scaly red areas on
Read moreAcanthosis Nigricans (Darkening On Neck, Forehead, Armpits)
Definition Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition where there is the appearance of dark brown to black patches on the
Read moreDifferences Between Osteoarthritis And Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis is the medical term for inflammation of the joint. It is felt as pain, seen as swelling and often
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