Men with enlarged prostates that are causing urinary problems could consider implants called UroLift for relief.

Men with enlarged prostates that are causing urinary problems could consider implants called UroLift for relief.
After days of nail-biting, the dreaded diagnosis is out: it’s cancer, your doctor says. As you struggle to digest this life-changing news, he is already telling you about the expensive or newer experimental treatment he has in mind. You quietly ask yourself: Should I seek a second opinion?
Acute prostatitis is potentially life-threatening and requires immediate treatment, while lifestyle changes may be needed to cure chronic prostatitis.
The symptoms of rhinitis, allergies and sinus infections are managed differently. From allergen avoidance to medication to surgery, here are the options.
People with diabetes must pay close attention to their feet and exercise proper foot care to prevent minor injuries from developing into major complications.
Options to manage heart failure include medications, VAD implantations, heart bypass surgery, heart valve surgery or heart transplant.
Most cases of neck pain will improve on its own, but a doctor is needed if there is severe pain, persistent pain, radiating pain, numbness, and limb weakness.
The American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Foundation do not recommend health supplements such as glucosamine in treating knee pain.
Dietary changes such as cutting back on salt and animal protein, and drinking about 2.5 litres to 3 litres of water per day, can reduce the risk of developing kidney stones.
Patients above age 40 with persistent knee pain should see an orthopaedic surgeon to see if they need medical treatment for knee osteoarthritis.