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As an integral part of the male reproductive tract, the prostate is a gland is located below the bladder and surrounds the urethra. Its main function is to produce seminal fluid, a substance that is required to transport and nourish the sperm; other functionalities include urine flow control and hormone production. A variety of disorders can occur in the prostate as we will discuss in this short article.
Hormones are endogenous chemicals that act as messengers to regulate normal physiologic actions such as reproduction, circadian rhythm, mood, metabolism, sex, and growth. A hormonal imbalance is described as when an individual is producing too little or too much thus resulting in homeostasis disruption. It has been shown that even minor changes (classified as chronic or temporary) in hormones can lead to long-term complications and illnesses.
Cervical health screening is a must, don’t look the other way. It is a simple yet effective method to inspect your cervical health. As the 4th most commonly occurring cancer in women worldwide, it is imperative to get tested. Cervical cancer was shown to be most prevalent in third-world countries, thus occurring mostly in women who do not have access to medical facilities.
Diarrhea is defined as passing three or more loose or watery stools a day. It isn’t something patients like to discuss, much less have because of the accompanying consequences which impede their quality of life (bloating, gassy, and urgency of stool passage).
The subject of defecation (pooping) is an uncomfortable and embarrassing topic for most patients when asked by a physician. It is advised for patients to open up and share this information as clues may be missed by the physician in establishing a proper diagnosis. In this short article, I will point out what normal/and abnormal stools consist of in terms of color, shape, firmness, and various other characteristics that should be communicated by the patient to aid physicians in making a diagnosis.
In Poland, a primary care physician spends an average of 10 minutes on each patient. Much of that time is spent meticulously completing medical records, the rest is spent on interviewing, physical examination, and making recommendations. Patients tend to leave their appointments feeling confused, without really understanding what is wrong with them and the kind of treatment they should receive. How can we make the most of our time when visiting the doctor? What questions should we ask?
Telemedicine and innovative healthcare solutions are conquering the market and becoming more and more common. How do EMR and EHR systems relate to this? Do they affect the patient and their health?
Diabetes is a lifestyle disease that affects more and more people. It develops in secret and does not cause any symptoms for a long time. If left untreated, it leads to serious complications and considerably shortens life expectancy. We should strive to diagnose the disease as early as possible, preferably before the first symptoms occur. The article will tell you what tests to do to be able to quickly diagnose diabetes and take the right treatment.
In Poland, there are only 2.2 doctors per 1,000 inhabitants, which is the smallest number in the entire European Union. In this situation, the development of telemedicine is not only a trend but a necessary solution. E-consulting is reducing queues and saving time, providing better treatment efficiency and lowering costs. We’d like to help you understand the benefits of telemedicine.
