Ovarian Cancer
What is Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian cancer is a malignant growth of cells in the ovaries. The cells multiply quickly and have the potential to infiltrate and destroy healthy body tissue. In the female reproductive system, there are two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus. The ovaries, which are about the size of an...
Large Intestines
What are Large Intestines? The large intestine is also known as the large bowel or colon. It is the last part of the gastrointestinal tract and of the digestive system, in the vertebrates. Water is absorbed here and the remaining waste material is stored as feces before being removed by defecation. Most sources define the...
Bloating Problem
What is Aerophagia? Abdominal bloating, medically known as Aerophagia is a symptom that can appear at any age, generally associated with functional gastrointestinal disorders or organic diseases, but can also appear alone. The person feels a full and tight abdomen. Despite this term is usually used interchangeably with abdominal distension, these symptoms might have different...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) occurs when muscles in your large intestine contract faster or slower than normal. This causes gassiness, sudden bouts of diarrhea and constipation. Only a small number of people with IBS have severe signs and symptoms. Some people can control their symptoms by managing diet, lifestyle and stress....
Emotional Instability
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a disorder of mood and how a person interacts with others. It’s the most commonly recognized personality disorder. In general, someone with a personality disorder will differ significantly from an average person in terms of how he or she thinks, perceives, feels or relates to...
Kidney Problems
What are Kidney Problems? The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs on either side of your spine, below your ribs and behind your belly. Each kidney is about 4 or 5 inches long, roughly the size of a large fist. Kidneys are the organs that filter waste products from the blood. They are also...
Fibromyalgia
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia, also called fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. Women are...
Bladder Problem
What is Bladder Problem? The urinary bladder is a muscular sac in the pelvis, just above and behind the pubic bone. When empty, the bladder is about the size and shape of a pear. Urine is made in the kidneys and travels down two tubes called ureters to the bladder. The bladder stores urine, allowing...
Endometriosis and PCOS
What are Endometriosis and PCOS? Endometriosis: It is a disorder wherein the tissue that generally lines the inside of the uterus (endometrium) starts growing outside. It is usually a painful disorder. It involves the ovaries, bowel or the tissue that lines the pelvis. In some cases, the endometrial tissue can extend outside of the pelvic...
Fertility Issues and Impotence
What Are Fertility Issues and Impotence? Fertility issues or infertility is the difficulty in conceiving or becoming pregnant in spite of having regular intercourse. There is no cut-off age to get pregnant; sometimes many couples take months to conceive. Doctors diagnose a couple to be infertile if they cannot conceive after two years of trying....
