The open sores in the inner lining of the stomach, the small intestine or the esophagus are known as peptic ulcers. The following are two types of peptic ulcer: Gastric ulcers: These ulcers develop in the lining of the stomach. Duodenal ulcers: These ulcers develop in the duodenum, which is the upper portion of the small [...]
The round pouches forming on or in the kidneys are kidney cysts. There is a connection between them and serious kidney disorders. These disorders can hamper the normal functioning of the kidneys. Kidney cysts are of two types. They are simple kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. The simple kidney cysts are noncancerous. They contain a [...]
Small and grainy growths in the skin developing mostly on your hands or fingers are common warts. These feel rough to touch. There is a pattern of tiny black dots in these warts. These dots are actually small, clotted blood vessels. Usually, a certain type of virus causes common warts and these get transmitted by touch. [...]
The conditions that affect the urinary system and the male reproductive system are known as urologic problems or diseases. The urinary system deals with the production of urine. The kidneys, bladder, ureter, sphincter muscles and the urethra are different parts of the urinary system in men and women. The urethra in a woman is shorter than [...]
