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Sheela Philomena

A postgraduate in Bio-informatics with long teaching experience, works for news section, writes and edits articles for Medindia.

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Structure of Male Urethra

Structure of Male Urethra

The male urethra consists of three main parts – the prostatic urethra, the membranous urethra and the spongy urethra.

Disease & Condition
Muscle Cramps Symptom Evaluation

Muscle Cramps Symptom Evaluation

Muscle cramps occur commonly and result in temporary pain in the muscles. They are often due to overuse of muscles or dehydration.

Symptoms
Heartburn Symptom Evaluation

Heartburn Symptom Evaluation

Heartburn is a symptom that occurs due to irritation of the food pipe either due to acid reflux or direct contact with spicy and irritant foods.

Symptoms
Marfan Syndrome

Marfan Syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue, which affects multiple organ systems like the brain, eyes, heart, bones, skin, blood vessels and lungs.

Disease & Condition
Care for Burns at Home

Care for Burns at Home

There are times we cannot rush to the doctor when we burn ourselves, knowing very well that we can help ourselves. Listed below some simple remedies for first degree burns.

Home Remedies