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An acoustic neuroma, also known as a vestibular schwannoma, is a slow-growing, benign tumor of the nerve connecting the ear to the brain. It is not a form of cancer, and it will not spread to other parts of the body. Left untreated, the tumor eventually causes persistent headache, and the pressure

Gradual muscle weakness can be a symptom for many medical conditions some of them are serious and untreatable conditions. I want to take a moment here to remind the reader that sudden muscle weakness is a red flag for stroke which is a treatable emergency! Gradual muscle weakness can be very subtle

Lemons are low-calorie fruits that have no fat content. One lemon (approx. 47 g) contains 12 calories from carbohydrates (4 g). It is a good source of folate (6 mcg) and potassium (58 mg), and a very good source of vitamin C (22 mg). Other nutrients include vitamins A, B complex, and E, choline

Peeling skin of the penis can be the consequence of several different disorders, but none of them is usually serious. The most common presentation is increased peeling after sexual intercourse, especially if spermicidal or lubricant products are used. Peeling is the sign of desquamation - increased

Cramps without Periods? When the uterine muscles of the uterus contract to expel its lining which is made of very tiny blood vessels. The chemical substance prostaglandin triggers the contractions which produce cramps. For most women, cramping sometimes even days before is a sign a period is on its

Drugs for OCD usually relieve symptoms, but don't eliminate them. Alternatives for OCD don't eliminate the problem, either, but they often make it a lot easier to live with. Here are some treatments that help: Mindfulness meditation. This very popular self-help technique actually limit the symptoms

Low testosterone levels can be a problem for men and women alike. Testosterone replacement therapy is a lot easier than it used to be. There are now patches instead of shots you have to give in the muscles, but the cost can add up. But is homeopathy the answer? The scientific studies of homeopathy

The left lumbar region, the area on the left side of the umbilicus, contains various organs. Some of the most important organs located in the left lumbar region are: Small intestine Descending colon of the large intestine Left kidney A disorder in any of these organs can be the cause of pain

Spotting after Period? Spotting or vaginal bleeding after, between or after your periods is also referred to as metrorrhagia. Causes vary and can include but not limited to: miscarriages, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), vaginal dryness, fibroid tumors, polyps or abnormal growth and /or cancer of

The following organs are located in the left lower abdomen or left iliac fossa: Left ovary for women and left spermatic cord for men Left fallopian tube Sigmoid colon Descending colon A portion of small intestine Dull pain in the left iliac region can be caused by any kind of trauma or