Warning Signs of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas) are noncancerous growths in the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. The uterus is a pear-shaped organ which is usually the size of a lemon. However, fibroids can increase the size of the uterus, causing many symptoms that can affect the quality of life. …
Home Remedies to Decrease Fibroid Pain
Uterine Fibroids are a common condition among women that usually become most severe during childbearing years, but can affect women of all ages. In addition to other symptoms such as heavy, prolonged periods, fibroids can also cause “bulk symptoms”, related to the size and location of the fibroids. Bulk symptoms…
Uterine Fibroids Vs. Polyps
Uterine Fibroids and Polyps are two conditions of the uterus that can be easily confused with each other. They have a similar structure that makes them seem alike, but they are very different. Fibroids Fibroids are uterine growth that can occur inside and outside the uterine wall. Fibroids tend to grow…
How Do You Know If You Have a Spinal Compression Fracture?
Spinal Compression Fractures occur when bones in the spine crumble or compress due to bone weakness. A compression fracture can occur when bone mass is lost. Bone mass loss is a part of the aging process for many people. A Spinal Compression Fracture is a very painful condition. Compression fractures…
7 Things to Know About Liver Cancer
The liver is one of the busiest organs in the body. It doesn’t have time for liver cancer. Filtration. Digestion. Metabolism. Detoxification. Protein synthesis. Storage of vitamins and minerals. The liver is busy. Besides that, and perhaps because of that, the liver is also very sensitive and is prone to…
Top 10 Risk Factors Associated with Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomas, are non-cancerous growths that appear in the uterus (womb). They may grow along the uterine wall, in the main cavity, or the outer surface and are mostly composed of muscles and connective tissues. Smaller fibroids may or may not require treatment but larger…