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Diverticulitis: What is it and what can you do about it?

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

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When pouches form in the wall of the colon, the condition is referred to as Diverticulitis. These patches may become inflamed and infected.

How Can Interstitial Cystitis Affect Your Prostate?

Saturday, August 1, 2009

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Interstitial Cystitis is considered to be a very painful bladder ailment. It’s also referred to as IC. It causes pain and discomfort in the bladder and surrounding pelvic region.

What is Proctitis and How is it Related to Prostate Pain?

Saturday, July 11, 2009

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Proctitis is a condition referring to the inflammation of the lining of the rectum. One of the most common causes are STDs, referring to sexually transmitted diseases. Other causes include inflammatory bowel diseases and non-sexually transmitted infections.

What is Non-Bacterial Prostatitis?

Friday, July 10, 2009

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When a patient presents with symptoms of Prostatitis, but do not show a positive result after a urine culture or expressed prostate secretion, this condition is referred to as non-bacterial Prostatitis.

What is Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis?

Thursday, July 9, 2009

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Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis, also referred to as CBP, is caused by a bacterial infection. The same bacteria that causes bladder infections causes CBP. This includes E. coli, Klebsiella and Proteus.

What are the Stages of Prostate Cancer?

Thursday, July 9, 2009

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There are four stages of prostate cancer, characterized and labeled by letters. Oncologists use a staging criteria called the Gleason Score to determine which stage the prostate cancer has entered into.

Prostatic Abscess and Your Prostate

Thursday, July 9, 2009

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A prostatic abscess is a symptom of acute bacterial Prostatitis (also referred to as ABP). It may be a potential indication of surgery. Symptoms of PA range from patient to patient.

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer: Things to be on the lookout for

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

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When cells within the prostate grow out of control, this is typically a strong sign of prostate cancer. Cells throughout the body are constantly growing and dividing, however, someone who has cancer do not have cells which are growing and dividing normally.

General Information Surrounding the Prostate

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

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Only men have prostates. The name prostate is derived from the Greek word prostates, which literally means “protector” or “guardian”. Women also have prostate glands, which were previously referred to as paraurethral or Skene’s glands.