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• Candidiasis of the Skin: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

  A candidiasis infection of the skin is caused by a fungus called Candida. A small number of Candida organisms are naturally found in your skin and do not cause any harm. However, under certain conditions, these Candida organisms can sometimes multiply and cause infection. The skin is one of the...

• What is a Cystoscopy?

  In cystoscopy, a slender, flexible or rigid tube (cystoscope) with a lighted camera at its tip is positioned inside the urinary bladder. The device is lubricated and gently slid inside the bladder through the urethral opening in the penis under anesthesia. The procedure enables the urologist to...

• What Can Cause Insomnia?

  To be an insomniac, a patient would have difficulty sleeping and difficulty staying asleep. Insomnia affects millions of people worldwide, and ultimately impairs the individual from performing daily activities because of their drowsiness and delirium.Insomnia can be categorized into two types:...

• Appendicitis: Get the Facts

  Appendicitis is an acute or chronic condition which causes inflammation of the appendix. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, it is the most common cause of abdominal pain in the US which results in surgery. It has also been found that about 5% of the...

• What are the Signs and Symptoms of Back Pain?

  Back pain is a common problem and research has shown that at least 80% of all adults in America experience back pain on a daily basis. Though it can cause great discomfort and pain, most cases are usually not serious and can easily be fixed. According to experts, back pain occurs when the muscles,...

• Does Exercise Induce Asthma?

  Physical exertion continued for a long duration may trigger respiratory difficulties, which are referred to as exercise-induced asthma or exercise-induced bronchospasm. In most cases, the symptoms of this condition are experienced during exercise. The symptoms can even appear in people who do not...