...called hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer caused by inherited genes) Familial adenomatous polyposis (inherited disorder characterized by the recurrent appearance of adenomatous polyps in the lining of the large intestine) Obesity...
...age 55 Lifestyle-related factors – Obesity, lack of physical exercise, drinking alcohol, smoking, and the use of birth control contraceptives may increase one’s risk of developing the disease Those who...
...Lifestyle – Smoking, obesity, drinking too much alcohol, the use of controlled drugs, and stress – these all affect fertility and should also be considered in the investigation. How is...
...blood pressure – Obesity – Family history of kidney disease – Smoking – Excessive alcohol consumption – Certain medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) ### When to See a...
...2 diabetes Depression Hypertension Obesity Diagnosis There is no definitive test for Alzheimer’s disease. Instead, a doctor will usually make a diagnosis based on the symptoms and several tests. A...
...surgery, chemotherapy and, sometimes, radiotherapy. Stomach cancer is often diagnosed when it is already in an advanced stage, and this can be difficult to treat. People who are diagnosed early...
...and pain medication. In severe cases, surgery may repair, strengthen or replace a damaged joint. Surgical intervention is common with osteoarthritis that affects the knee and hip. Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid...
...obesity treatment. It is ideal for patients who want to remove a small amount of stubborn fat deposits in some areas of their bodies. To qualify for the procedure, one...
...Family history with diabetes Obesity Heart disease Hypertension Smoking Endocrine disorder history Diabetes follow-up is normally performed twice a year with at least one full physical checkup each year. How...
...rehabilitation) may be helpful to improve heart function. Eventually, a procedure to open the narrowed heart blood vessels with a stent, or even bypass surgery may be needed to prevent...