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Fibroadenoma of the breast
Among the problems related to the mammary glands, mastopathy is the most common. The disease comes in a number of types. In young girls until the age of 35, fibroadenoma of the mammary gland is common. The condition may not be disturbing for an extended period.
Fibrocystic mastopathy: symptoms and treatment
Mastopathy is a benign disease of the mammary glands, which is accompanied by changes in the glandular breast tissue. The condition affects 50-80% of women of childbearing age, mainly from 30 to 50 years, and is manifested by cycle-dependent breast swelling and pain, ending up with the formation of nodes and cysts.
Non-surgical methods of prostate adenoma treatment
For a long time, surgical resection was the standard way to remove overgrown prostate tissue. In recent years, a number of new methods have been developed with a much lower risk of unpleasant complications.
How MRI differs from CT: the difference in methods
Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography are diagnostic procedures that are highly informative, which has made them especially popular. They are used both routinely and in emergencies.
Astigmatism in Children
Vision disorder due to the irregular shape of the cornea in a child can lead to serious problems, so it is important to identify and treat it in time.
Many Germans Search the Internet for Treatment Alternatives
A survey showed that 62% of German patients look up their symptoms on the Internet before visiting a doctor, and the trend is increasing year by year.
Radiography and its types
Radiography was invented over a century ago, but it has still been used in almost all medical fields. It is a non-invasive method of examination that allows timely detection of abnormal conditions in neurology, gastroenterology, gynecology, urology, traumatology, and so on.
Gynecomastia in men
Fat deposits in the breast area are often found in severely overweight men. But, in addition to this, breast enlargement can indicate serious disorders in the male body. The condition is called gynecomastia.