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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Viruses, the bad ones, in particular, can have serious effects on the body which a person would not like to have, in any case. This is surely true when the case of herpes zoster is being talked about. This form of herpes is commonly known as shingles. But what if there was a proper solution to this issue?
When a person has blisters forming and causing a rash in a limited area, shingles is likely to be the cause of the same.
What is interesting to know too many people is the fac...more
When a person has blisters forming and causing a rash in a limited area, shingles is likely to be the cause of the same.
What is interesting to know too many people is the fac...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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What is a vaginal rash?
Although vaginal rashes can be identified with non infectious conditions, for example, hypersensitive responses and contact dermatitis, many are because of sexually transmitted diseases. The zone around the vagina might be blushed with sores or blisters or it might hold its typical shading yet have bumps. Different side effects, for example, discharge, burning sensation during urination, pain or tingling, may likewise happen.
Not all sexually transmitted...more
Although vaginal rashes can be identified with non infectious conditions, for example, hypersensitive responses and contact dermatitis, many are because of sexually transmitted diseases. The zone around the vagina might be blushed with sores or blisters or it might hold its typical shading yet have bumps. Different side effects, for example, discharge, burning sensation during urination, pain or tingling, may likewise happen.
Not all sexually transmitted...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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The inflammation of the lower part of uterus in the reproductive system is called Cervicitis. This lower part of uterus eventually leads into the vagina in the female reproductive system in humans is called the cervix uteri or in simple words, cervix.
Causes: Inflammation in the cervix is caused due to irritation, infection or injury to the cells, which align the cervix. Any one of a number of infections, mainly sexually transmitted diseases can cause cervicitis, of which the most commo...more
Causes: Inflammation in the cervix is caused due to irritation, infection or injury to the cells, which align the cervix. Any one of a number of infections, mainly sexually transmitted diseases can cause cervicitis, of which the most commo...more
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Rashes in the vulva, which might be caused due to various health problems or due to irritation on skin, usually constitute all the vaginal rashes. The vaginal rashes might be the result of non infectious conditions (it might be an allergic reaction) or it might also be the result of a sexually transmitted infection. The vulva may become red and might have sores and blisters. Many times, the vulva doesn't change color at all, but visible bumps are present in the area.
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Symptoms:
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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Are you observing bumps and lesions in and around your vagina? These are female genital sores, which may be painful, itchy, produce a discharge, and are very tender. These lumps and sores may occur due to skin disorders. Female genital sores mostly appear as a symptom of STIs or sexually transmitted infections. STIs are considered to be a hidden epidemic, which many women leave untreated because of embarrassment or fear.
Diagnosis of female genital sores
A physical examination is co...more
Diagnosis of female genital sores
A physical examination is co...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Herpes is caused due to the presence of the herpes simplex virus in your body. Herpes can appear on multiple areas of your body, but more commonly manifests in the genitals as well as the mouth. The two types of herpes are HSV-1 (oral herpes) and HSV-2 (responsible primarily for the outbreak of genital herpes).
Causes of Herpes Simplex:
Herpes is contagious in nature and can be passed to you by having sexual intercourse with anyone who has been infected. HSV 2 is the primary f...more
Causes of Herpes Simplex:
Herpes is contagious in nature and can be passed to you by having sexual intercourse with anyone who has been infected. HSV 2 is the primary f...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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If you are experiencing pain in urination along with a burning sensation, a health condition known as dysuria is indicated. This condition is usually common in women and men alike. However, older men are more prone to face this problem. Pain during urination may occur because of various reasons. The most common causes are as follows:
Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common cause of painful urination. Infections may occur in any part of your urinary tract, such as in ...more
Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common cause of painful urination. Infections may occur in any part of your urinary tract, such as in ...more
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Frequently asked questions when your partner has genital herpes.
When you find out a partner has genital herpes, you may be shocked at first and then have lots of questions. Here are some answers.
How likely is it that i've been infected with genital herpes, too?
That depends on whether you have always practiced safe sex, for one thing. Also, it may depend on how long you've been sexually intimate with each other.
If you've had sex only once or ...more
When you find out a partner has genital herpes, you may be shocked at first and then have lots of questions. Here are some answers.
How likely is it that i've been infected with genital herpes, too?
That depends on whether you have always practiced safe sex, for one thing. Also, it may depend on how long you've been sexually intimate with each other.
If you've had sex only once or ...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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What is ear, nose, and throat disorders?
Ear, nose, and throat (ent) disorders are a group of conditions that affect the areas of the head and neck. Examples of common ent disorders include chronic sinusitis, ear infections, dizziness, allergies, hearing loss, hoarseness or voice problems, neck masses, throat infection or pain and tonsil swelling. ;
Many of these conditions can cause significant discomfort and impair your quality of life. Treatment can somet...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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As a pregnant woman, maintaining good hygiene is crucial for the health and well-being of both you and your baby. Taking care of your intimate area is an important part of this. From increased vaginal discharge to the risk of infections, pregnancy can bring about many changes to your body. That's why we've put together this guide on how to clean your private parts during pregnancy. Follow these tips to keep your intimate area clean, healthy, and comfortable throughout your pr...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Flavored condoms may seem like a sales tactic, but they actually serve a great purpose. Not only do they help make sex more enjoyable, but they also help reduce the risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections and diseases (STIs and STDs). It's not a stretch to say that flavoured condoms could be an excellent way to spice up your sex life while also protecting your health at the same time.
Furthermore, this article will provide you with all the information you need to know ...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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The itching in the private parts of females is an irritation that makes them feel uncomfortable. Itching in the private parts of the female is the symbol of the infection in the vagina, yeast infection, itching in the vulvar areas of the female. Mostly women feel the itching in the private parts during the menstrual cycle or during the menopausal transition due to some of the fluctuations in the estrogen level. They should visit the doctor immediately if they are having the genital red...more
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There is a virus, human papillomavirus (hpv), that infect humans which causes a type of skin infection called warts. This infection to skin causes it to form skin-color bumps which may be hard and rough. This infection can be transferred by touching the person who has it because it is contagious. Feet, hands, thigh, genitals, neck are the places of occurrence of these warts. These warts are non cancerous but grow like cancerous mass of skin. A cut or break in skin can be the ...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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To have a healthy vagina a woman needs to maintain a certain level of ph in the vagina. There are so many factors which can play a key role in the maintenance of the ph level and the factors can be either environmental or natural; these factors could lead a woman to experience various problems like burning, itching and change in the discharge from the vagina.
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There are certain steps which you can follow to keep your vaginal ph level balanced and to do thi...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Infectious Disease Physician•Delhi
एचआईवी यानी ह्युमन इम्युनोडेफिशिएंसी वायरस एक ऐसा वायरस है जो मनुष्य की प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली को प्रभावित करता है। चूंकि यह वायरस प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली पर ही हमला करता है इसलिए हमारी प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली इस वायरस के खिलाफ रक्षात्मक प्रतिक्रिया करने में सक्षम नहीं है। इसका यह अर्थ है कि एचआईवी से पीड़ित व्यक्ति अन्य संक्रमणों और बीमारियों के प्रति अधिक संवेदनशील होता है।
एचआईवी एक संक्रमित व्यक्ति से दूसरे व्यक्ति में रक्त, वीर्य, या योनि के तरल पदार्थ के संपर्क में आने से फै...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Gynaecologist•Hyderabad
Vagina is a part of female's genitals. This starts as an opening which is known as introitus or labia's inner part. A woman s vagina ends at the uterus' opening, known as the cervix.
The health of the vagina of a woman could be regarded as the most important part of her overall health. The vagina affects a lot of activities going on in a female's body and its good condition is responsible for a woman's total body welfare.
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If there is any sort of problem w...more
The health of the vagina of a woman could be regarded as the most important part of her overall health. The vagina affects a lot of activities going on in a female's body and its good condition is responsible for a woman's total body welfare.
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If there is any sort of problem w...more
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Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Are you aware of the different consequences that may occur if you have multiple sexual partners? The more sexual partners you have, the risks of you getting an STI or sexually transmitted infection are enhanced. These infections are hard to treat, especially in patients with HIV. Until the infection is treated, your viral load may get pushed up. This makes it more likely that many people pass on the HIV virus by having unprotected sex.
What are the circumstances?
If you have se...more
What are the circumstances?
If you have se...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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The acronym for 'Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome' is AIDS. In fact, it must be understood that AIDS is not a singular disease, but a syndrome, or rather a set of diseases. People suffering from AIDS suffer from an immensely compromised immune system that makes them vulnerable to a number of diseases. Once infected with HIV, it may take anywhere between 5-10 years to develop AIDS.
Some of the major symptoms of AIDS are:
Lethargy and fatigue
Skin irritation
Drastic lo...more
Some of the major symptoms of AIDS are:
Lethargy and fatigue
Skin irritation
Drastic lo...more
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