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Men can live a full life after the prostate is removed, with the main changes centered on urine control, sex, and fertility. The prostate sits below the bladder and wraps around the urethra, the tube that drains urine. Its main job is to add fluid to semen. It’s not required to stay alive, but removing […]

Yes, some viruses can trigger cell changes that raise cancer risk, often years after infection, and many cases are preventable. You can catch a virus, feel fine, and still carry it for months or years. Most infections never turn into cancer. Still, a small group of viruses can push cells toward cancer when the infection

Lasting fertility problems after abortion are uncommon; risk rises mainly with untreated infection or uterine scarring. This question often boils down to one worry: “Will I still be able to have a baby when I’m ready?” The reassuring part is that a properly managed abortion is not a common cause of infertility. When fertility trouble

COVID-19 can cause stomach pain, often alongside nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, and the discomfort can range from mild cramping to a sharper belly ache. Stomach pain can throw you off fast. One minute you’re fine, the next you’re holding your belly and wondering what you ate, what you caught, and what to do next. If

A cold doesn’t morph into influenza, but you can catch the flu while you already have a cold, which can feel like one illness “turned into” another. You wake up with a scratchy throat and a runny nose. A couple of days later, you’re wiped out, aching, and maybe running a fever. It’s easy to

Yes, many patients reach lasting remission after the cortisol-driving cause is removed, though follow-up testing stays part of long-term care. Cushing’s disease is one specific cause of Cushing’s syndrome. It happens when a pituitary tumor makes too much ACTH, which pushes the adrenal glands to pump out excess cortisol. The big question is simple: can

Nausea can happen with chlamydia if the infection spreads and irritates the pelvis, yet most people with chlamydia feel no stomach symptoms. Chlamydia is known for being quiet. A lot of people never feel a thing, or they notice mild signs that come and go. That’s why nausea can feel confusing. You feel off, your

Yes, many glucose blood tests require an 8–12 hour no-calorie window, but some common screens don’t—your lab order decides the rule. “Glucose test” is an umbrella label. It can mean a fasting plasma glucose draw, an oral glucose tolerance test, a pregnancy screening drink test, or an A1C that doesn’t need fasting at all. That’s

Building muscle won’t erase cellulite, but it can smooth the look by filling out the area and improving overall shape when paired with steady training habits. Cellulite is one of those things that feels like it should have a simple fix. Build muscle, tighten up, problem solved. Real life is messier. If you’re asking whether

Hepatitis C spreads through infected blood, and saliva isn’t known to transmit it unless blood is mixed in. If you’ve ever wondered about saliva and Hep C, you’re not alone. The question usually comes up after a real moment: a kiss, a shared drink, a bite, a toothbrush mix-up, or noticing bleeding gums. That’s normal.