Rock Of Ages: When Your Kidneys Are Full Of Stones And What You Can Do About It

Posted on: 9 May 2017
Kidney stones are a sign of old age. Because these stones take a long time to develop in your kidneys, they are literally the "rock of ages." Unfortunately, at the same time that you learn that you have tons of kidney stones, you are trying to deal with lots of other unpleasant and age-related problems. When those other problems also include your kidneys as the source, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do medically to make it all better.
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Tips For Caring For Someone With Prostate Cancer

Posted on: 9 May 2017
If you have a loved one that is diagnosed with prostate cancer, there is a good chance that you are worried about his well-being. You might be taking the role of active caregiver so that your loved one is able to get to doctor's appointments and come in for treatment. Here are some tips for caring for someone that has prostate cancer. 1. Model Stamina Boosting Habits Recovering from prostate cancer takes a ton of energy.
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Rare Diseases: Diagnosing And Treating Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction

Posted on: 9 May 2017
Chronic intestinal pesudo-obstruction (CIPO) is one of many rare diseases that is difficult to identify and treat. An accurate and prompt diagnosis can improve outcomes and reduce the risks of complications. Causes CIPO can be a primary of secondary disease. In its primary form, there are no know underlying conditions that have attributed to the occurrence. Many people with CIPO are considered to have the secondary form because an underlying condition, such scleroderma, multiple sclerosis, or lupus has affected the intestines.
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Does Psoriasis On Your Scalp Have You Avoiding Dark Clothing?

Posted on: 9 May 2017
Suffering from psoriasis is rarely a pretty picture -- and if your psoriasis is confined primarily to your scalp, you may find yourself avoiding dark clothing and even certain hairstyles in an effort to avoid the conspicuous flaking you often experience. Unfortunately, most of the over-the-counter products designed for dandruff and flaky scalps won't work if psoriasis is the primary culprit, and you may find yourself with an expensive selection of hair products that haven't had any noticeably positive impact on your issues.
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