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PROSTATE CANCER What is Prostate Cancer?   The prostate is a small gland, about the size of a walnut, just below the bladder in Men. It produces a thick, white fluid that mixes with sperm to make semen.  What is Cancer? Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancer develops when the body’s normal control mechanism stops working. Old cells do not die and instead grow out of control, forming new, abnormal cells. These extra cells may form a mass of tissue, called a tumor.  What are the causes of prostate cancer? Researchers do not know exactly what causes prostate cancer. But they have found some risk factors like change in the DNA, Inflammation of the Prostate Gland, Exposure to radiation, etc. Who is at risk of prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in Indian men. Your risk of developing Prostate Cancer increases with: ·        Age above 60 years. · ...

URINARY INCONTINENCE INTRODUCTION: Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem.  In some cases, you may empty your bladder’s contents completely. In other cases, you may experience only minor leakage. The condition may be temporary or chronic, depending on its cause.  According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, it’s more common among women age 50 and over. However, this condition can affect anyone. As your age, the muscles supporting your bladder tend to weaken, which can lead to urinary incontinence. TYPES: Urinary incontinence is divided into three general types. You can potentially experience more than one type at the same time. Stress urinary incontinence: Stress urinary incontinence is triggered by certain types of physical activity. For example, you might lose control of your bladder when you’re: • Exercising • Coughing • Sneezing • Laughing Such activities put stress on ...