Archive for June 16th, 2006
Causes Of Sore Throats
Friday, June 16th, 2006Sore throat, also called pharyngitis, is a painful inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx. It is a symptom of many conditions, but most often is associated with colds or influenza. Sore throat may be caused by either viral or bacterial infections or environmental conditions. Most sore throats heal without complications, but they should [...]
Prevention Of PID
Friday, June 16th, 2006How Can Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) be prevented?
STD (mainly untreated Chlamydia or gonorrhea) is the main preventable cause of PID. Women can protect themselves from PID by taking action to prevent STDs or by getting early treatment if they do get an STD.
The surest way to avoid transmission of STIs is to abstain from sex [...]
Vaginal Cancer
Friday, June 16th, 2006The vagina is a 3 to 4 inch (7 1/2 -10 cm) tube that at one end joins the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb), and at the other end opens onto the vulva, the external genitalia. The vagina is also called the birth canal. The vagina is usually in a collapsed state [...]
Osteoporosis
Friday, June 16th, 2006Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weak and brittle bones. Osteoporosis is a term to discribe porous bones. Sometimes the bones can become so brittle that activities like bending over, lifting a vacuum or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis is a condition that causes thinning and weakening of normal bone.
The [...]
