Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) often caused by sexually transmitted bacteria spreading from the vagina to the uterus and upper genital tract; it is an infection of the female reproductive organs. Pelvic inflammatory disease might be observed only later when developing chronic pelvic pain or when having trouble getting pregnant.
Although this disease is essential to avoid since it could cause infertility or ectopic pregnancy, several ... more
Thrombocytosis is also called reactive thrombocytosis and is the case of overproduction of platelets, which are responsible for blood clotting. Both children and adults can have the disease.
Reactive thrombocytosis is the result of another initial condition. Often, patients with thrombocytosis don’t experience symptoms.
Treatment for thrombocytosis depends on the underlying condition that causes it. In most cases, the platelet ... more
One of the most common cancers that affect a woman's reproductive organs is cervical cancer. Most cases of cervical cancer are partly caused by the various strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a sexually transmitted infection.
A woman's immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm when she’s exposed to HPV. But in some cases, before the virus eventually converts some cells on the surface of the ... more
A tiny eight-legged burrowing mite called sarcoptes scabiei causes scabies, which is an itchy condition. Intense itching is caused by the presence of the mite, which becomes especially strong at night when someone’s in bed.
This condition is contagious, and close physical contact causes it to spread in a family, nursing home, school class or a child care group. Usually, entire families or contact groups are recommended ... more
Because of repeated exposure to stomach acid, the color and composition of the cells lining a person’s lower esophagus can change, causing Barrett’s esophagus. In most cases, long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the cause of exposure to stomach acid. GERD is a chronic regurgitation of acid from the stomach into the lower esophagus.
Although once Barrett’s esophagus is diagnosed there’s a greater ... more
Vitamin D deficiency often results in softening of the bones, a condition called osteomalacia. In children, this condition is named rickets. The likelihood of soft bones to bow and fracture are more than those of harder, healthy bones. Osteoporosis is a bone disorder that contributes to bone fractures; osteomalacia is not the same as osteoporosis. A weakening of previously constructed bone is the cause of osteoporosis, while a defect in the ... more
