Ulcerative Colitis Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon. It is a type of colitis, which is a group of diseases that cause inflammation of the colon, the largest section of the large intestine, either in segments or completely. Ulcerative colitis has […]
Uterine Polyps Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What Are Uterine Polyps? Uterine polyps, or endometrial polyps, are growths that occur in the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus (the organ in which a fetus grows). These polyps are usually noncancerous (benign), although some can be cancerous or can eventually turn into cancer (precancerous polyps). Causes Of Uterine Polyps: Definitive cause for […]
Umbilical Hernia Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What Is Umbilical Hernia? An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through the umbilical opening in the abdominal muscles. In children, if the hernia is still there by the time the child is 4 years old, the doctor may recommend surgery. To prevent complications, umbilical hernias that don’t disappear by age 4 or […]
Uveitis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Uvetis? Uveitis is inflammation of your uvea, the middle layer of your eye. It can happen for unknown reasons or because of many known conditions. It can affect a specific area of your eye or multiple areas. Depending on the areas it affects, it can be painful, cause redness and irritation, or even […]
Uterine Fibroids Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
What Are Uterine Fibroids? The uterus is a part of female reproductive system and develops fetus during pregnancy. Fibroids often develop in uterus and are benign i.e. they rarely, or never, leads to uterine cancer. The size of fibroids could be as small as one-fourth of an inch or as large as sweet melon. In […]