A number of other problems can cause hearing loss, particularly sensorineural hearing loss. Many of them are very common conditions that are not always associated with hearing loss. They include: Common Childhood Infections Mumps is the most common cause of one-sided total deafness in the United States. Frequently, the child and family are not aware of the hearing loss until years later. Other childhood infections, such…
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Bladder control depends on muscles working together. Here is a simple step to control your bladder through a series of muscle toning and stretching.
There are some diseases and conditions that only affect women, and others that most of us immediately, if not exclusively, associate with them, like brea...
Kegel exercises — Follow this how-to guide for strengthening your pelvic floor muscles.
As many as one out of five women of reproductive age experience pelvic pain, ranging from mild, occasional aches to longer-term, severe discomfort.
Pregnancy brings the promise of a bouncing new baby.
On the other hand, the hormonal changes and stretching of a woman’s body bring the prospect of post-pregnancy stress incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse.
One study indicated that about 25% of first-time mothers experience urinary incontinence and about 50% experience some pelvic prolapse
Find out if you have a pelvic floor disorder with a 5 minute quiz
Seeing spots in front of your eyes? You're probably seeing floaters. Here's how to tell.
Skin problems and joint disorders top the list of reasons people visit doctors, according to a new Mayo Clinic study.
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Prostatitis and related pelvic pain conditions involve pain in and around the prostate. Prostatitis and pelvic pain conditions can happen in men of all ages.
What ‘kid diseases’ do parents of sweet, germ-infested children need to watch out for? For more family health tips, visit P&G everyday!
Named among the Best Hospitals in America by US News World Report for 19 consecutive years, Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system.
What Are Benign Breast Conditions
Most breast conditions are benign (noncancerous), causing no serious harm to you. But all women are at some risk for breast cancer. Your risk increases as you grow older. So if you notice any breast changes that aren't normal for you, see your healthcare provider. This helps to make sure that you receive proper treatment if there is a problem.
Breast infection
Infections of the breast tissue can cause skin redness, warmth, and pain or tenderness. The most…
It's a problem many women are embarrassed to discuss, but pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder, especially among older women. Roughly half of women who have given birth will experience a form of prolapse later in life, and more than one out of 10 women will have at least one surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence by the age of 80.
A women’s risk for needing surgery related to two gynecological conditions has doubled in the past 20 years, according to newly published research.
The dreaded yearly exam has been an essential part of women’s health care. That may be changing.
One in four women suffers from urinary incontinence, and it especially hits women 70 or older. One possible solution? Boogie, baby. That’s right – a new study found that a video that included a fun dance regimen in addition to exercises to strengthen pelvic-floor muscles helped women cut down on frequent trips to the bathroom. Incontinence, or involuntary urine leakage, is caused by problems with the muscles and nerves that help to hold or release urine. Strengthening those muscles with …
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in the deep veins of the body including lower leg, thigh, or pelvic area. The clot can turn dangerous if it breaks free from the vein. It will travel through your body and eventually lodge in the arteries of the lungs, blocking blood flow. This is a life-threatening emergency called a Pulmonary Embolism (PE). Test your knowledge of Deep Vein Thrombosis and learn how to prevent it!