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Interstitial Cystitis
…will rule out other diseases such as urinary tract infections, bladder cancer, endometriosis, kidney stones, sexually transmitted infections, chronic prostatitis in men and vaginal infections in women. Your healthcare provider…
Prostate Cancer – Risks and Benefits of Common Prostate Cancer Treatments
…at the end of the treatment period. About 15% to 30% of men who have radiation therapy have side effects like urinary burning, urinary bleeding, frequent urination, rectal bleeding, rectal…
Prostate Cancer – Pros & Cons of PSA Testing
…because of less serious causes, such as infection or prostate enlargement. What are the pros of PSA testing? The main goal of the PSA test is to find prostate cancer…
Benign Breast Conditions
…breast lumps in younger women and are usually small. Mastitis: Your breast can become enlarged because of infection. This can happen to anyone but usually happens when breastfeeding. Fat necrosis:…
Childhood Immunizations (Nova Scotia)
…children who have certain types of cancer or certain diseases, or who are taking drugs that lower the body’s ability to resist infection. If your child has had a serious…
Genital Warts
…cause genital warts. HPV is associated with cancer of the vulva, anus and penis. However, it’s important to note that HPV infection doesn’t always lead to cancer. SYMPTOMS Where do…
Syphilis
…siff-uh-liss) is a serious infection passed from one person to another through sexual contact. It is caused by a bacteria (germ). You can get syphilis by touching the blood or…
Hepatitis B
…is infection with one of the 6 hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, D, E, or G). Lack of blood supply to the liver, poison, autoimmune disorders, excessive alcohol use, injury…
Paronychia
…skin is irritated, germs can take hold and cause an infection. Paronychia is more common in adult women and in people who have diabetes. People who have weak immune systems…
Occupational Exposure to HIV
…semen, vaginal secretions, vomitus, breast milk or pus from a person who is infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) may contain HIV and may cause infection. The risk of acquiring…