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The word "stoma" is derived from the Greed word for mouth, "stomata." A natural stoma is known as any opening in the body, such as the mouth. Usually when a doctor is referring to a stoma, he or she is referring to an artificial opening created by doctors, usually in the large intestine, that is sew

Frequent urination in not only a nuisance, it can signal a serious medical condition. Frequent urination may be caused by a urinary tract infection, overactive bladder, enlarged prostate, constipation, excessive fluid intake, caffeine, nervousness, medications, diabetes, kidney disease or tumor. You

Kidney stones form when minerals normally diluted in your urine begin to crystallize within your kidneys. Gout is a version of arthritis that usually affects your big toe joint, ankles or wrists.

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"Poptropica" is an online simulation game in which players can create their own avatars and travel to a number of different islands for unique adventures. One of these islands, Nabooti Island, tasks the player with finding five different-colored stones, which are also referred to as "

A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be very uncomfortable and can lead to serious health problems when left untreated. Luckily, treatment is very simple once a doctor confirms you have a UTI. If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor for an appointment so you can start feeling bett

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, begin in the urinary system. The majority of UTIs affect either the urethra or the bladder. Because of the close proximity of the anus to the urethra, women are more susceptible to UTIs than men.

There are many ways to make yourself urinate quickly. From medical reasons, like high blood pressure to the need to alleviate menstrual bloating, the need to urinate quickly can be the solution to a problem for many people. The kidneys and bladder play an important role in urination, so finding aide

Bladder infections, one of several inflammations of the urinary tract, are caused when Escherichia coli bacteria enter the urethral opening from the skin around the anus and genitals, according to The Urology Channel. This infection can cause painful urination, fever, chills, nausea, diarrhea and we

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If you suffer from kidney stones, you know all too well how painful it can be to pass the hard crystal formations from your body. While it is often unknown why kidney stones form, they can be a result of excess Vitamin D in the diet, metabolic disorders, or simple genetic. Luckily, there are a numbe

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A dropped bladder is also sometimes called a fallen bladder, or a cystocele. It can be caused by childbirth, heavy straining or lifting or by a deficiency of estrogen because of menopause. According to the Urogynecology Specialists of Kentuckiana, a cystocele may cause pain, discomfort and unusual b

The human body needs a healthy pH balance to function properly and stave off harmful viruses and diseases. Many people consume a diet laden with acidic, nutrient-deficient foods, resulting in a poor pH balance that can lead to dangerous health conditions like cardiovascular disease and cancer. Resto