- 21. Ten Things Gay Men Should discuss with Their Healthcare Provider
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... you have in a year, the more often you should be screened. You can have an STD without symptoms, but are still able to give it to others. 8. Prostate, Testicular, and Colon Cancer Gay men may be at risk ...
- 22. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- (Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV))
- ... that damage your inner ear or, rarely, damage that occurs during ear surgery or during prolonged positioning on your back. BPPV also has been associated with migraines. The ear's role Inside your ear ...
- 23. Pulmonary embolism
- (Pulmonary embolism)
- ... refer to the two conditions together as venous thromboembolism (VTE). Although anyone can develop blood clots leading to pulmonary embolism, certain factors can increase your risk. Prolonged immobility ...
- 24. Gay and Bisexual Men's Health
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... adults aged 20 years or older have their cholesterol checked every five years. Cancer screenings. Ask your health care provider for guidance on screening for prostate, testicular, colon, and anal cancers. ...
- 25. Vaginal cancer
- (Vaginal cancer)
- ... area, including your bladder, ovaries, uterus, vagina, rectum and the lower portion of your colon. Openings are created in your abdomen to allow urine (urostomy) and waste (colostomy) to exit your body ...
- 26. Endometrial cancer
- (Endometrial cancer)
- ... early, removing the uterus surgically often eliminates all of the cancer. Signs and symptoms of endometrial cancer may include: Vaginal bleeding after menopause Prolonged periods or bleeding ...
- 27. Stress incontinence
- (Stress incontinence)
- ... Take good care of yourself. Prolonged contact with wet clothing can cause skin irritation or sores. Keep your skin as dry as possible to prevent this. Sexuality and incontinence Leaking urine ...
- 28. Ulcerative colitis
- (Ulcerative colitis)
- ... Ulcerative colitis usually affects only the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. It occurs only through continuous stretches of your colon, unlike Crohn's disease, which occurs ...
- 29. Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome
- (Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome)
- Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is a condition that occurs when a sore (ulcer) develops in the rectum. The rectum is a muscular tube that's connected to the end of your colon. Stool passes through the ...
- 30. Bedsores (Pressure sores)
- (Bedsores (pressure sores) )
- Bedsores — also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers — are injuries to skin and underlying tissues that result from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedsores most often develop on skin that covers ...
- 31. Whipple's disease
- (Whipple's disease)
- ... disorders or colon cancer? What medications are you taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, herbs and supplements? Do you have any known allergies to medications? ...
- 32. Colorectal Cancer Screening in Shanghai
- (Health Check-ups Shanghai)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening in Shanghai China: Colorectal cancer almost always develops from precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon or rectum. Screening tests in Shanghai can find precancerous ...
- 33. Men Health - Get Health Screening in Shanghai
- (Health Check-ups Shanghai)
- ... such as blood pressure readings, in your doctor's office. Others such as colonoscopy, a test for colorectal cancer, need special equipment, so you may need to go to a different Medical Center. After a ...
- 34. Things to do before the health check-ups in Shanghai
- (Health Check-ups Shanghai)
- ... cancer screening, colon cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease screening, blood pressure check, tetanus shot, eye check, or other screening in Shanghai. Health Check-ups tips three - Write ...
- 35. Plantar warts
- (Plantar warts)
- ... gyms. The virus also needs to have a point of entry into the skin: Cracks in dry skin Cuts or scrapes Wet, softened, fragile skin from prolonged water exposure (macerated skin) Multiple warts ...
- 36. Fecal incontinence
- (Fecal incontinence)
- ... with a tiny video camera attached to examine your rectum and sigmoid — the lower portion of your colon. This test detects signs of inflammation, tumors or scar tissue that may cause fecal incontinence. ...
- 37. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... usual diabetes management routine. The hormones your body may produce in response to prolonged stress may prevent insulin from working properly, which only makes matters worse. To take control, set limits. ...
- 38. COPD
- (COPD)
- ... Inhaled corticosteroid medications can reduce airway inflammation and help you breathe better. But prolonged use of these medications can weaken your bones and increase your risk of high blood pressure, ...
- 39. Cancer
- (Cancer)
- ... is necessary to cause most cancers. Some blood cancers may require just one gene mutation to drive their growth. Most cancers that form in the body's major organs, such as the lungs and the colon, have ...
- 40. Shingles
- (Shingles)
- ... of transplanted organs can increase your risk of shingles — as can prolonged use of steroids, such as prednisone. Complications from shingles can include: Postherpetic neuralgia. For some ...