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Wednesday, March 29th, 2006An ulcer is a sore or a hole that forms in the lining of the stomach or small intestine (duodenum). Approximately one in ten people will suffer from an ulcer. Each year about ten per cent of sufferers required surgery because of persistent symptoms. In a small minority of cases patients will die of ulcer-related [...]
Ulcers – Surgery & Complications
Wednesday, March 29th, 2006An ulcer is a sore or a hole that forms in the lining of the stomach or small intestine (duodenum). Approximately one in ten people will suffer from an ulcer. Each year about ten per cent of sufferers required surgery because of persistent symptoms. In a small minority of cases patients will die of ulcer-related [...]
Menstrual Disorders
Tuesday, March 28th, 2006Some women get through their monthly periods easily with few or no concerns. Their periods come like clockwork, starting and stopping at nearly the same time every month, causing little more than a minor inconvenience. However, other women experience a host of physical and/or emotional symptoms just before and during menstruation. From heavy bleeding and [...]
Treatment of Ulcers
Tuesday, March 28th, 2006How Are Ulcers Diagnosed and Treated? In addition to doing a physical examination, the doctor will ask you about any concerns and symptoms you have, your past health, your family’s health, any medications you’re taking, any allergies you may have, and other issues. This is called the medical history. If someone has stomach pain or [...]
Puberty and Periods
Monday, March 27th, 2006When girls begin to go through puberty (usually starting between the ages of 8 and 13), their bodies and minds change in many ways. The hormones in their bodies stimulate new physical development, such as growth and breast development. About 2 to 2 1/2 years after a girl’s breasts begin to develop, she usually gets [...]
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