As you get older, it is very common to develop lumps or bumps in the thyroid called thyroid nodules. In most cases, thyroid nodules are non-cancerous and do not cause any problems. But some thyroid nodules may cause certain signs. If the thyroid nodules become too large, they can cause breathing and...

Varicocele is a condition that occurs in men. This condition affects the scrotum, and it enlarges the veins inside the scrotum. The veins are responsible for transporting blood from and to the testicles. If the blood is not circulated well due to compressed or damaged veins, blood gets pooled in the...

Uterine fibroid is a common health problem seen in many people. They are non-cancerous tumors that grow on the uterus. The size of the uterine fibroid ranges from a small size to a size of a grape fruit or larger. Fibroids may not cause any problems or signs in some people. But for some women, [&hel...

Prostate artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive procedure used to improve the urinary tract signs of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is the abnormal growth of the prostate gland. As a result, the prostate gland gets pressed against the urethra and the urine flow gets affected. If ...

Vein disease is seen in millions of people every year. But many people ignore the signs of this disease until the disease becomes serious and difficult to treat. Veins are responsible for carrying blood to the heart from other parts of the body. The veins contain valves that regulate the blood flow....

If you have been diagnosed with uterine fibroid embolization, you might experience mixed emotions that affect your physical and mental health. You may feel relaxed after knowing the cause of your signs. But at the same time, you may be wondering about the available treatment options for uterine fibr...

Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins that form under the skin’s surface. They look either in purple or dark blue colour. Varicose veins occur as the blood pools in the leg veins due to weak valves. They do not occur due to any reason but there are certain risk factors for developing varic...

Knee pain is one of the most common problems seen in both men and women as they get older. If the knee pain becomes chronic and causes stiffness, then you need to consider visiting a doctor. There are several treatment options available to reduce your signs and restore your normal activities. PRP (P...

The prostate gland keeps growing throughout life, beginning from puberty until you get older. If the prostate gland grows in a larger size which is non-cancerous, it can make life miserable. This is called benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and it exerts more pressure on the bladder. As a result, yo...

Varicose veins are a common problem seen in both men and women as they get older. They are twisted and enlarged veins that mostly occur in the legs. However, they can occur in any part of the body. They appear either in blue, or purple, or can be skin coloured. Varicose veins can cause severe [&hell...