Urethral stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder (urethra).
CAUSES
Urethral stricture may be...
Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inner surface of the chest wall (pleural space).
Causes
Empyema is usually caused...
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How common are food allergies?
What’s the difference between food allergy and food intolerance?...
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.
CAUSES
Trichomoniasis is found worldwide. The highest number of cases are seen in women between age 16 and 35. Trichomonas vaginalis is spread through sexual contact...
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is when blood flow to a part of the brain stops for a brief period of time. A person will have stroke-like symptoms for up to 24 hours, but in most cases for 1 - 2 hours.
A TIA is felt to be a warning sign that a true...