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Flomax Alternatives

Shirjeel Yunus
Updated on 05-Jun-2023 16:15:20

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What is Flomax? Flomax is a medicine that is used to relax muscles of the bladder so that urine can be passed easily. The medicine is available in the form of capsules and has to be used by men to relax their enlarged prostate and bladder. If the bladder is enlarged, then it becomes difficult to pass urine. Urination can become painful and passing it will become frequent. Children and women should not use this drug. Why Flomax alternatives? There are a few disadvantages of the Flomax drug and some of them have been listed here − The drug ... Read More

Difference Between Hypersomnia and Narcolepsy

Vineet Nanda
Updated on 02-Jun-2023 12:42:48

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Sleep is an essential part of human life. It is a natural process that allows our body and mind to rest, recover and recharge for the next day. However, some people experience sleep disorders that disrupt their sleep patterns and make it difficult for them to get the rest they need. Two common sleep disorders are hypersomnia and narcolepsy. While they share some similarities, there are key differences between the two. In this essay, we will explore the differences between hypersomnia and narcolepsy. What is Hypersomnia? Hypersomnia is a pathological condition characterized by unusual sleepiness. It can develop as ... Read More

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia

Dr. Durgesh Kumar Sinha
Updated on 18-May-2023 14:54:24

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Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that is characterized by abnormal connections between the vessels. It is a familial disorder that runs in families affecting all generations. The condition presents with abnormal vascular structures causing bleeding from the nose and gastrointestinal tract. It is characterized by telangiectatic lesions of the nose, lips, and visceral organs including the liver, spleen, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, brain, and spinal cord. The condition occurs due to mutation occurring in various genes. The 2 important genes are responsible for the condition are located on chromosome 9 and chromosome. A deficiency of endoglin or ... Read More

Inguinal Hernia

Dr. Durgesh Kumar Sinha
Updated on 18-May-2023 14:55:31

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When tissue, such as a portion of the intestine, pushes through a weak area in the abdominal muscles, it develops into an inguinal hernia. When you cough, lean over, or lift anything heavy, the ensuing bulge may hurt. Many hernias, nevertheless, are painless. An inguinal hernia need not be harmful. However, it doesn't go better on its own and can develop fatal problems. Inguinal hernia surgery may be advised by your doctor if it is painful or expanding. A frequent surgical treatment is the correction of inguinal hernias. Inguinal Hernia: Causes The following are the important causes of developing ... Read More

Gallstones

Dr. Durgesh Kumar Sinha
Updated on 18-May-2023 14:56:40

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Gallstones are stones or pebbles formed in the gallbladder of a person. The gallbladder is a very small pear-shaped organ that is placed just beneath the liver. The stones formed in the gallbladder can be very small to the size of a grain and can be big as a golf ball. Before looking into the problem caused by the gallbladder it is important to know the function of the gallbladder. Gallbladder is a small organ that is beneath the liver and stores and releases a fluid named bile. This bile plays a significant role in the digestive system of ... Read More

Galactorrhea

Dr. Durgesh Kumar Sinha
Updated on 18-May-2023 14:57:51

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Galactorrhea or lactorrhea is the condition in which there is leakage of milk from the breast of a person both male and female and even an infant. The reason for the same can be due to medicines, hormone disorders, or stimulation. The discharge of milk can happen at any time when you touch your nipples or even when it is not touched. Galactorrhea can be a symptom of some abnormality with the body or hormone imbalance, also, it can be because of prolactin. Condition milk leakage is very common and it can be seen in around 20 percent of the ... Read More

Eliquis Alternatives

Shirjeel Yunus
Updated on 16-May-2023 11:49:53

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What is Eliquis? Eliquis is a drug that has the function of preventing certain substances from clotting the blood. The medicine is effective in lowering the risk of heart stroke which may be caused due to clotting of blood. The medicine also reduces the chances of blood clotting in the liver and lungs. Eliquis is a blood thinner or anticoagulant which reduces the chances of blood clotting inside different parts of the body Cost of Eliquis The cost of Eliquis depends on its power. A strip of Eliquis of 5.0mg may cost around. INR 955. This is only the approximate ... Read More

Lipoma

Dr. Durgesh Kumar Sinha
Updated on 11-May-2023 16:30:08

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Lipoma is a benign soft tissue tumor or swelling consisting of adipose tissue (body fat) enclosed in a capsule of fiber-like tissue (connective tissue). It is seen in 2 % of the general population. It is the most common benign form of soft tissue swelling. Multiple lipomas can also be present. Mostly seen in adults from 40 to 60 years of age but can also occur in adults and children too. Lipoma can undergo secondary infection which is painful and secondary changes such as a cancerous condition like a liposarcoma. Lipoma: Causes The following are the important ... Read More

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Dr. Durgesh Kumar Sinha
Updated on 11-May-2023 16:29:36

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Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a malignant condition of the lymphocytes that particularly occurs in the lymph nodes it is characterized by the presence of Reed Sternberg cells on Histology and it spreads in a fashion to affect the lymph nodes. The condition has bimodal age distribution that is one peak is present during the 20s of age and another peak during the 60s of age. Meals are more commonly affected than females. The Pathogenesis of HD is still largely unknown. The condition nearly always arises and disseminates in lymph nodes. Hodgkin's lymphoma with distinct histology, biological behavior, and clinical characteristics. ... Read More

Histoplasmosis

Dr. Durgesh Kumar Sinha
Updated on 11-May-2023 15:56:45

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Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus called Histoplasma Capsulatum. The fungus lives in the environment, particularly in soil that contains large amounts of bird or bat droppings. It is also known as Cave disease or Darling’s disease. The fungus has 2 forms; yeast form is the infectious agent in humans. The mycelial form is most commonly found in the environment. Histoplasmosis affects humans in 2 forms pulmonary where the lung involvement is a prominent and disseminated form which occurs in weakened immune system patients where the infection involves other systems like the central nervous system. Symptoms of histoplasmosis ... Read More

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