What is HIV/AIDS?

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that can develop AIDS. AIDS stands for (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).

An individual can be “HIV Positive” but don’t have AIDS. A person infected with HIV may develop this disease within 10 years or longer.

A person who is HIV Positive can transfer this disease to others through infected Blood, Semen and Vaginal liquid.

A person infected with AIDS cannot fight against diseases as they normally do, the risk of carrying infections, Cancers and other health problems increases, which can be life threatening.

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Is it normal to have Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy?

Abdominal pain and other Abdominal discomforts are common during pregnancy. It is usually harmless but sometimes it can be a sign of serious problem. The severe and the continuous pain should not be ignored.

If the Abdominal pain is experienced along with the spotting, discharge of Blood, Fever, sweating, Vaginal discharge, faintness, vomiting, Nausea or discomfort while Urinating consult a doctor as soon as possible. These can be signs of danger.

Some Serious Problems that can Cause Pain During Pregnancy

Following are some serious problems that can cause pain during pregnancy

1. Ectopic Pregnancy
2. Miscarriage
3. Preterm Labor
4. Placental Abruption
5. preeclampsia
6. Infection in Urinary Tract

1. Ectopic Pregnancy

   An Ectopic Pregnancy is diagnosed when a fertilized Egg is set outside the Uterus. It is mostly found in the 1 of the Fallopian Tubes. This condition can also cause Abdominal pain and other suspicious symptoms in the early pregnancy.

   If Ectopic Pregnancy is not treated in time, it can lead to life threatening conditions. If you are suffering from this condition, immediately consult your doctor.

   

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If you partner has swollen Testicles that looks like a water balloon then your partner must be suffering from Hydrocele. He must be at the initial stage of Hydrocele.

Hydrocele Definition

Hydrocele is a very serious and irritating medical condition.

In this condition, the Serous Liquid is accumulated in the body cavity that makes a liquid-filled sac along with the Spermatic Cord inside Scrotum.

Hydrocele is also known as Patent Processus Vaginalis or Processus Vaginalis.

Symptoms of Hydrocele

Hydrocele is painless lump that that may arise on both sides of Testicles.

Hydrocele is very common in newborn babies and disappears with the passage of time. It does not create any complications in the newborns.

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The symptoms of Hydrocele can be

• Lump on the sides of Testicles.

• Pain in the lump.

• Swelling in the Testicles.

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Gigantism is a rare disease. It is a topic that requires a lot of research and study.

The people who suffer from this disease are seen rarely but very clearly because they are normally tall and broad in structure, as these people are found rare so they mostly make records like Guineas records, National records etc.

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The life of such people is very difficult, they have to face many complications during their life because it becomes difficult for them to walk, travel, buy clothes etc.

Their shoes and clothes are made on order, their appetite increases which ultimately make their life very expensive.

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What is Fatty Liver Disease?

The Fats that are prominent on the Belly or Thighs are hard to ignore.  There are many Fats in the Liver that are normal. If these Fats are more than 5% to 10% of the weight of Liver, than it can be a condition of Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic Liver disease. This disease is known as Fatty Liver Disease. This disease can lead to serious complications.

In Fatty Liver Disease, the Fat is buildup in the cells of Liver. According to the American Liver Foundation, about 10 to 20% of people in United States of America suffer from this disease.

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