What are the symptoms of Lyme disease?created at May 06, 2009 126 Lyme disease can affect any part of the body and cause many different symptoms. The commonest symptoms relate to the person feeling unwell, having flu-like symptoms, extreme tiredness, muscle pain, muscle weakness, joint pain, upset digestive system, heada... |
How to remove attached ticks ?created at May 06, 2009 100 Prompt removal of ticks decreases the chances of getting Lyme disease. The proper and easiest method is to grasp the tick with fine tweezers, as near the skin as you can, and gently pull it straight out. Be careful not to squeeze the tick when removing it ... |
How will my doctor know if I have ovarian cancer?created at May 05, 2009 109 Women who have regular pelvic exams increase the chance that, if ovarian cancer occurs, it will be found before the disease causes symptoms. However, pelvic exams often cannot find ovarian cancer at an early stage. Often, the doctor orders a blood test to ...  |
What are the symptoms for ovarian cancer?created at May 05, 2009 86 As a tumor grows, a woman may notice these symptoms: Swelling, bloating or general discomfort in the lower abdomen Loss of appetite or a feeling of fullness, even after a light meal Gas Indigestion Nausea Weight loss Diarrhea, constipation or frequent urin... |
The symptoms for liver cancer?created at May 04, 2009 105 These symptoms might be caused by liver cancer: Unexplained weight loss Anorexia (persistent lack of appetite) Early satiety (feeling very full after a small meal) Persistent abdominal pain Increasing abdominal girth (swelling of the "stomach" area) with o... |
How will I be diagnosed for colorectal cancer?created at May 04, 2009 133 To find the cause of symptoms, the doctor will ask about your personal and family medical history. He will do a physical exam, and may order laboratory tests. In addition to the exams discussed above, the doctor may also order the following tests: Lower GI... |
What are the side effects of treatment for thyroid cancer?created at May 04, 2009 133 The methods used to treat thyroid cancer are very powerful. That's why treatment often causes side effects. Fortunately, most side effects are temporary. After radioiodine therapy, some people get swelling of the salivary glands in the cheeks or neck. Th... |
What are the types of brain tumors?created at May 04, 2009 355 There are primary and secondary brain tumors. Tumors that begin in brain tissue are known as primary tumors. Secondary tumors are when cancer spreads from another site to the brain, which is called metastasis. Brain tumors are classified by the type of tis... |