There isn't a lot of advice for trans people when it comes to sex, so we interview experts and members of the community on consent and boundaries
Blood in the stool: People often mistake it for diarrhea or simply, the result of a little injury due to constipation. Sensing a lump: If you sense a lump in your abdomen or lower back you must not ignore it. Never ignore any sudden and abnormal growth in your body. Weight loss: Th...
Connolly D, Black A, Murray LJ, Nambirajan T, Keane PF, Gavin A. Repeating an abnormal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level: how relevant is a decrease in PSA? Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2009;12(1):47-51.Connolly D, Black A, Murray LJ, Gavin A, Keane PF. Repeating an ...
Let’s take a look at a routine oncologist visit. After a PSA test, results are entered into the electronic medical record (EMR) system where the oncologist must manually check for abnormal levels and request further tests. Without an intelligent system to flag urgency and ...
When to Call the Doctor as a Result of a Testicular Self Exam If you find a lump, contact a doctor to set up an appointment for evaluation. In addition to cancer, there are other causes of abnormal lumps. The doctor should examine you to make the correct determination of the cause. The...
The next step is to“grade” the prostate cancer based on how abnormal the cells look under a microscope. Grading is important because it helps your oncologist make decisions about treatment options, how often you need to be tested, and help you take good care of your overall health. ...
to lift their depression do get better. In a large study by the National Institute of Mental Health, 70% of people became symptom-free through medications -- though not always with the first medicine. Studies show that the best treatment is often a combination of medication and talk therapy....
Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI):MRI scans are more accurate than X-rays in capturing pictures of the body's soft tissues. An MRI may be ordered by your doctor to evaluate possible reasons for your symptoms or search for abnormal tissues that might be affecting the median nerve. MRI can help...
Abnormal taste (metallic or salty taste) Increased uric acid levels Sun sensitivity Increased BUN andlevels to subside, and if one ACE inhibitor causes cough it is likely that the others will too. The most serious, but rare, side effects of ACE inhibitors are: ...
Bleeding during pregnancy may be normal (implantation bleeding) or it may be a sign of a more serious problem. Abnormal vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy is a common problem, complicating 20%-30% of all pregnancies. More serious reasons for bleeding du