...risk of getting pituitary tumours is higher among those who have certain genetic conditions, such as multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 syndrome, isolated familial acromegaly, or Carney complex, among others....
...Ulcerative colitis Anemia Heartburn Irritable bowel syndrome Celiac disease Cancers of the digestive system, i.e. colon cancer, gallbladder cancer, stomach cancer An endoscopy is used to look for signs or...
...among young children, whose tubes are narrower and in a more horizontal orientation than adults’. However, some children, such as those born with Down syndrome, may have excessively narrow tubes...
...formation of irregularly shaped and painful growths on the trunk, shoulders, and limbs. Gardner’s syndrome – This is characterised by the growth of abnormal cysts and tumours including lipomas, intestinal...
...a massive PE are similar to those caused by hyperventilation syndrome. This may lead to a misdiagnosis, causing doctors to mistakenly discharge patients. A thorough physical examination is therefore helpful,...
...the collection of blood in the incision site Infection Post-vasectomy pain syndrome, a chronic condition characterized by constant pain in the epididymis Pain during sexual arousal, intercourse, and ejaculation Primary...
...to certain types of constipation, including irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) (7). Taking probiotic supplements may help support a balanced gut microbiome. Therefore, it may help reduce constipation symptoms....
...syndrome (SIDS). Breastfeeding, however, can be tedious, exhausting, and draining for moms, who may also be concerned about how their food affects breast milk supply and whether there’s a special...
...used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist pain, chronic wrist injuries or structural problems. This type of surgery can also be used to repair tendons, remove bone spurs, and to...
...the brain) Brain tumors Carpal tunnel syndrome Neurosurgeons use state-of-the-art imaging technologies to find the source of the problem. These include: Magnetoencephalography (MEG scan), used to find the source of...
