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Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) Causes and Symptoms
The heart muscle, known as the myocardium, constitutes the bulk of the heart wall. It is responsible for the pumping action of the heart which serves to distribute blood throughout the body. The heart is functioning throughout life, although its activity may increase or decrease during different periods of cardiac demand. >> Read More ...
Acidic Stomach Causes of Acidity, Symptoms, and Treatment
Acid is an integral part of the stomach’s function. Not only does the stomach produce acid but it also has mechanisms to hold it without being damaged. The stomach acid is essential for digesting food along with enzymes. However, excessive amounts of acid can also pose a problem. Similarly if the stomach’s mechanisms >> Read More ...
Prostate Problems – Types, Causes and Symptoms
The prostate gland is an accessory gland in males sitting beneath the bladder and encircling the urethra. It produces and secretes prostatic fluid into the urethra which makes up about 20% of the semen. This fluid is essential to activate the sperm cells and maintaining normal motility and functioning. Like any organ, the >> Read More ...
Urinary Incontinence (Men, Women, Children) Causes and Types
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary passing of urine, which is also known as enuresis. Problems within one of the two stages of the micturition cycle (storage or voiding) may result in incontinence. It is possible for leaking to occur from an overly filled bladder where a person has both normal storage and voiding >> Read More ...
