Testicular cancer infects the testicles (testes), which produce the male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction; they are positioned in a loose skin bag underneath the penis called the scrotum. Testicular cancer is relatively rare, but is the most common one in males between 15 and 34 years old in some countries.
Periodic self-examinations can help in the early identification of testicular cancer when the success rate of the ... more
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer that arises in the lymphatic system, which is the disease-fighting network spread throughout the body. In this disease, tumors develop from a type of white blood cell called lymphocytes. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is five times more common than the other general type of lymphoma or Hodgkin’s disease. However, the earlier the diagnosis, the greater the chance for a successful treatment of this ... more
The condition in which the heart suddenly can't pump blood to meet the body's needs is called cardiogenic shock. A severe heart attack is usually the cause of cardiogenic shock.
If not treated right away, cardiogenic shock is often fatal, though it is a rare condition. And about half the people who develop cardiogenic shock survive if treated immediately. ... more
Stressful situations, such as the death of a loved one may bring on a temporary heart condition known as broken heart syndrome. This condition causes sudden chest pain, making the person think that they’re having a heart attack. The rush of stress hormones causes the symptoms of this condition. Broken heart syndrome causes cardiomyopathy, which is the temporary enlargement of a part of the heart.
This condition is also called ... more
Nicotine dependence is an addiction to tobacco products caused by the drug nicotine. It means that people cannot stop using the substance which is nicotine even though it is harming them. Smoke from cigarettes, cigars and pipes contain thousands of chemicals including nicotine which is also contained in smokeless tobacco.
Nicotine produces physical and mood changing effects in the brain that are temporarily pleasing, and these ... more
The red and painful lump that occurs on the edge or inside of the eyelid is called a sty or hordeolum. In most cases, a sty is filled with pus, making it look like a pimple or boil. As the sty becomes larger in size, the person won't be able to fully open their eye, making it difficult to see clearly.
A condition called blepharitis, generalized inflammation of the eyelid, may occur in case more than one sty occurs at a time. Simple ... more
