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Many women, sad to say, share the same misconceptions about potency. Here’s what one divorced, middle-aged man has to say about women: “They don’t understand that, just like a woman can really have a headache, a man can really be tired. A lot of women react to that by having their feelings hurt. I’ve had [...]
Some skin infections are fairly common and can occur at all ages; others are found more often in older people. After injuries to the skin, such as cuts and burns, infections may occur. Sometimes a very small injury to the skin may allow an infection to enter and spread rapidly to the adjacent skin and [...]
Pernicious anemia is caused by the lack of a substance in the stomach (intrinsic factor) that is needed to absorb vitamin BI2. The resultant lack of vitamin B12 causes anemia, as well as problems with the nervous system. Vitamin B12 helps in the formation of normal red blood cells. Before the discovery of the cause [...]
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) usually develops very gradually. The main symptom is a general slowing down, both mentally and physically. You may experience some memory impairment, fatigue, weight gain, and a slowing of your bowel habits. Some people notice a deepening of their voice. You may find that you always feel cold and notice some [...]
The choice of therapy depends on the type of arthritis and other medical problems that exist at the same time. No single treatment exists for all types. If you suffer from severe osteoarthritis in a large joint, treatment might include heat applied to the affected area and rest and immobilization, either by remaining in bed [...]
A diabetic who requires insulin is more prone to develop severe eye disease. It usually occurs in those who have suffered from diabetes for long periods (twenty or twenty-five years). You may find that your vision has gradually or suddenly decreased. Sometimes the blood vessels in the eye become weakened and bleed, or they expand [...]
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Rehabilitation, or physical therapy, refers to those types of therapy that will help you reach the maximum degree of function after an illness or injury. After a stroke, the main difficulties are usually those of walking and balance, the use of arms and hands, and speech. Some people believe that if a person receives enough [...]
Cancer of the stomach often causes symptoms of decreased appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, and anemia, symptoms similar to those of an ulcer. However, the abnormalities do not respond easily to the kinds of treatment that improve ulcer disease. There may be weight loss and uncontrollable vomiting. The diagnosis is usually made with a barium swallow [...]
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The gynecological organs include the ovaries, where during fertile years ova (eggs) are produced, the fallopian tubes, and the uterus (womb). At the lower end of the uterus is the cervix, which protrudes into the vagina. The cervix has an opening to allow menstrual blood (or babies) to pass from the uterus. The vagina contains [...]
Since the recognition of AIDS in the late 1970s, a great deal of diagnostic progress has been made. In the early days of the disease it was only in those people who had the fully developed clinical picture of AIDS that the diagnosis could be made with any certainty. With growing awareness of the different [...]