- 1. Incompetent cervix
- (Incompetent cervix)
- ... decreases in length (effaces) and opens (dilates). If you have an incompetent cervix, your cervix might begin to open too soon — causing you to give birth too early. An incompetent cervix can be difficult ...
- 2. Glaucoma
- (Glaucoma)
- ... disease is at an advanced stage. The most common type of glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma, has no noticeable signs or symptoms except gradual vision loss. Early diagnosis and treatment can minimize ...
- 3. Spinal tumor
- (Spinal tumor )
- A spinal tumor is a cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign) growth that develops within or near your spinal cord or within the bones of your spine. Although back pain is the most common symptom ...
- 4. Trichomoniasis
- (Trichomoniasis)
- ... birth canal Having trichomoniasis also appears to make it easier for women to become infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Your family doctor, gynecologist or a medical practitioner at ...
- 5. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- ... sodas, you give mouth bacteria more fuel to produce acids that attack your teeth and wear them down. Bedtime infant feeding. Parents and caregivers are encouraged not to give babies bedtime bottles ...
- 6. Tooth abscess
- (Tooth abscess )
- ... the infection is limited to the abscessed area, antibiotics may not be necessary. But if the infection has spread to nearby teeth, your jaw or other areas, your dentist will likely prescribe antibiotics ...
- 7. Ruptured eardrum
- (Ruptured eardrum)
- A ruptured eardrum — or perforated tympanic membrane as it's medically known — is a hole or tear in your eardrum, the thin drum-like tissue that separates your ear canal from your middle ear. A ruptured ...
- 8. Herniated disk
- (Herniated disk)
- ... exterior. A herniated disk can irritate nearby nerves and result in pain, numbness or weakness in an arm or leg. On the other hand, many people experience no symptoms from a herniated disk. Most people ...
- 9. Tinnitus
- (Tinnitus)
- Tinnitus (TIN-i-tus) is noise or ringing in the ears. A common problem, tinnitus affects about 1 in 5 people. Tinnitus isn't a condition itself — it's a symptom of an underlying condition, such as age-related ...
- 10. Rectovaginal fistula
- (Rectovaginal fistula)
- ... injuries are the most common cause of rectovaginal fistulas. Such injuries include tears in the perineum that extend to the bowel or an infection or tear of an episiotomy — a surgical incision to enlarge ...
- 11. Vaginal cancer
- (Vaginal cancer)
- ... rare. Women with early-stage vaginal cancer have the best chance for a cure. Vaginal cancer that spreads beyond the vagina is much more difficult to treat. Early vaginal cancer may not cause any ...
- 12. What is an Endodontist?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- The technical definition of an Endodontist is a dentist that has completed dental school and then taken two more years of specialty training to treat tooth roots and the pulp of teeth. The pulp of a tooth ...
- 13. Dental Glossary
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... Dentistry: Unlike traditional dentistry, which focuses on preventing, diagnosing and treating oral disease, cosmetic dentistry is aimed at improving the appearance of a person's teeth, mouth and smile. ...
- 14. Dental Tips for Pregnant Women in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... which usually leads to teeth and gum problems. If you are having any issues with your teeth or mouth, you must visit the dentist as soon as possible. However, as mentioned earlier, there are some dental ...
- 15. What Happens During a Root Canal in Shanghai?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... therapy. Below is the sequence of acts that will be performed in a root canal treatment: Anesthetize the tooth in order to reduce pain. This is necessary otherwise the whole process becomes unbearable ...
- 16. What are the Most Common Causes of a Toothache?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- A severe toothache is one of the worst pains imaginable whose common cause is tooth decay – although the decay itself isn’t necessarily painful in its early stages. You could have a relatively small cavity ...
- 17. Fecal incontinence
- (Fecal incontinence)
- ... leakage of stool while passing gas to a complete loss of bowel control in someone who is older than 4 years old. Common causes of fecal incontinence include constipation, diarrhea, and muscle or nerve ...
- 18. Back pain
- (Back pain)
- ... months or longer is considered chronic. When to see a doctor Most back pain gradually improves with home treatment and self-care. Although the pain may take several weeks to disappear completely, you ...
- 19. Spinal cord injury
- (Spinal cord injury )
- ... of the injury. If you've recently experienced a spinal cord injury, it might seem like every aspect of your life will be affected. Many scientists are optimistic that advances in research will someday ...
- 20. Swimmer's ear
- (Swimmer's ear)
- Swimmer's ear is an infection in the outer ear canal, which runs from your eardrum to the outside of your head. It's often brought on by water that remains in your ear after swimming, creating a moist ...