Canker sores or mouth ulcers
Canker sores are small shallow ulcers that appear in the mouth which causes difficulty in eating and talking. They usually disappear on their own with in one week or two. They present as painful ulcers in mouth, tongue or cheeks
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Tooth whitening
Everybody loves a bright white smile, and there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you improve the look of yours. Many people are satisfied with the sparkle they get from brushing twice daily with a fluoride-containing toothpaste, cleaning between their teeth once a day and the regular cleanings at your dentists office. If you decide you would like to go beyond this to make your smile look brighter, you should investigate all of your options.
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Self examination of testis
Testicular cancer is most common in men ages 20 to 35 but it can occur at any age. A simple
testicular self-examination can improve the chances of finding a
tumor early. Beginning at age 15, it is a good idea to do a monthly testicular self-exam. Regular testicular self-examinations are an important way to identify changes that can be a sign of cancer. Early diagnosis is important because testicular cancer is highly treatable when found early. Lumps or other changes found during a testicular self-exam aren't always a sign of cancer, but still need to be checked by a doctor.
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Hydrocele or processus vaginalis
Hydrocele is a fluid filled sac surrounding a testicle that results in swelling in the
scrotum which is the loose bag of skin below the penis. It can occur in one in 10 infants and disappears by the first year of life. They present as painless swelling in the scrotum.
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High risk pregnancy
High risk
pregnancy is defined as one which is complicated by factor or ractors that adversely affects the pregnency out come either maternal or perinatal or both. All pregnancies and deliveries are potentially at risk.
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Phimosis
Phimosis is tightness of the prepuce or foreskin of the penis which prevents the retraction of the foreskin over the
glans. It usually is congenital but also can occur following an infection.
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Enlarged prostate or BPH
It is also called benign
prostate hypertrophy. The prostate gland is the male organ situated beneath the bladder. It produces semen, a milky colored fluid which nourishes and transports sperm during ejaculation.
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Orchitis
It an inflammation of one or both the testicles. It is mainly caused by
mumps. It can be due to viruses or bacteria. Viral Orchitis is mainly due to mumps leading to
infertility.
Bacterial Orchitis can be due to sexually transmitted diseases.
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Gynecomastia or enlargement of male breast
Gynecomastia is swelling of the breast tissue in men. It is caused by an imbalance of the hormones
estrogen and
testosterone. It is common in new borns, pubertal age, and in older men.
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Paraphimosis
Paraphimosis is a condition in which the foreskin once pulled back behind the
glans cannot be brought down to the original position. It is an uncommon condition and occurs less often than Phimosis.
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