Archive for June 1st, 2006
Hiccups
Thursday, June 1st, 2006Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle. As the muscle contracts repeatedly, the opening between your vocal cords snaps shut to check the inflow of air and makes the hiccup sound. Irritation of the nerves that extend from the neck to the chest can cause hiccups.
Although associated with a variety of ailments [...]
Disorders of Scrotum
Thursday, June 1st, 2006Boys may sometimes experience reproductive system problems. Here are some examples of disorders that affect the male reproductive system:
Disorders of the Scrotum, Testicles, or Epididymis
Conditions affecting the scrotal contents may involve the testicles, epididymis, or the scrotum itself.
Testicular trauma. Even a mild injury to the testicles can cause severe pain, bruising, or swelling. Most testicular [...]
Disorders Of The Penis
Thursday, June 1st, 2006Puberty In Boys
Disorders affecting the penis include the following:
Anatomy Of The Male Reproductive System
Inflammation of the penis. Symptoms of penile inflammation include redness, itching, swelling, and pain. Balanitis occurs when the glans (the head of the penis) becomes inflamed. Posthitis is foreskin inflammation, which is usually due to a yeast or bacterial infection.
Hypospadias. This is [...]
What Is A Boy & A Father
Thursday, June 1st, 2006A Boy is …
Between the innocence of babyhood and the dignity of manhood we find a delightful creature called a boy. Boys come in assorted sizes, weights and colors, but all boys are the same. Boys are found everywhere … on top of, underneath, inside of, climbing on, swinging from, running around or jumping to.
Mothers [...]
