What is non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)? Readers Comments 2 Share Your Story Risk factors for lung cancer include smoking, exposure to air pollution, and genetics. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is composed of three types of cancers that originate from lung tissue. The three types are known as adenocarcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, and large cell carcinomas. …
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The urinary bladder is a hollow organ in the pelvis that stores urine. The urinary bladder is a hollow organ in the pelvis that stores urine. During urination, urine leaves the bladder and exits the body through the urethra. The vagina supports the front of the bladder in women. This wall can weaken with age or get damaged during vaginal childbirth. If …
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What is bronchitis? The main causes of bronchitis are smoking, air pollution, dust, toxic gases, or due to a viral or bacterial infection. Bronchitis occurs when the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to the lungs, become irritated and inflamed. When they are inflamed, they produce excess mucus and cause coughing. Acute bronchitis, which is sometimes called a chest …
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What is alopecia areata? Alopecia areata is a condition that occurs when your child's immune system attacks the hair follicles, causing hair loss. Your child will have patchy hair loss that may occur anywhere on the body where hair grows. Alopecia areata is a condition that occurs when your child's immune system attacks the hair follicles, causing hair loss. Your …
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Nasal polyp removal is generally done by endoscopic surgery. Nasal polyp removal is generally done by endoscopic surgery. Recovery after the surgery may vary from person to person. You may experience pain and some bleeding from the nose for the next three to five days. Most people report feeling weak in the first week after the surgery. You may need …
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What is GERD? GERD symptoms start with acid reflux and then can progress to include chest pain, nausea and vomiting, sore throat, hoarseness, coughing or wheezing, excess saliva, inflamed gum tissue, and even acid erosion of your teeth. If you've ever enjoyed a spicy dish or eaten a large meal at your favorite restaurant, you've probably experienced a form of …
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What is a colostomy? A colostomy is a surgery where an opening is made from the colon out through the abdomen allowing stools to pass out through the abdomen instead of passing through the bowels and rectum. Your colon plays an important role in supporting your health. It processes food, removes waste, and may even support your immune system. So …
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Facts you should know about pheochromocytoma Someone with a pheochromocytoma usually has three classic symptoms — headache, sweating, and heart palpitations (a fast heartbeat) in association with markedly elevated blood pressure (hypertension). Pheochromocytoma is a relatively rare tumor of the adrenal glands or of similarly specialized cells outside of the adrenal glands. Headache, sweating, and a fast heartbeat are typical …
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What is hypothyroidism? The effects of hypothyroidism can include fatigue, constipation, thinning hair, brittle nails, weight gain, low libido, joint and muscle pain, depression, and more. The thyroid is a gland located at the front of your neck. It produces thyroid hormones that affect nearly every process in your body. One of its most important functions involves how your body …
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What is the hippocampus? The hippocampus is part of the limbic system in the brain, the part of the brain that regulates our emotional and behavioral responses. The hippocampus is part of the limbic system in the brain, the part of the brain that regulates our emotional and behavioral responses. The hippocampus contributes to learning and memory as well as …
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