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A postgraduate in Bio-informatics with long teaching experience, works for news section, writes and edits articles for Medindia.
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Breast Pain Symptom Evaluation
Breast pain is seen more commonly in women of the reproductive age group. The pain may vary in different stages of the menstrual cycle.
Blood Clots
An abnormal blood clot forms when there is damage to the lining of an artery or stagnation of blood in a vein; it obstructs the normal circulation of blood. A clot can form even in the absence of a cut.
Penile Cancer
Penile cancer or cancer of the penis often affects adult males. Penile cancer may be treated with surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Allergy - Symptom Evaluation
An allergic reaction may be mild or severe. It usually involves the skin, respiratory system, eyes, digestive system or blood pressure.
Scabies
Scabies is a skin condition caused due to infestation with a parasite called Sarcoptes scabiei. It causes intensive itching, which worsens at night.
