Cervicitis is most often caused by an infection. However, in a few cases it may be attributed to chemical exposure or a foreign body, such as a pessary (a device inserted into the vagina to support the uterus), cervical cap (a birth control device), or diaphragm.
Month: November 2002
Hepatitis :: Liver disease – Hepatitis
Hepatitis A: is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A can affect anyone. In the United States, hepatitis A can occur in situations ranging from isolated cases of disease to widespread epidemics.
Breast cancer :: Breast cancer in men
Cancerous cells can develop in the small amount of breast tissue that men have behind their nipples. Breast cancer occurs much more commonly in women and only 1% of breast cancers occur in men.
Sleep :: How sleep affects performance
Besides the connection between inadequate sleep and a number of major health problems, there is substantial scientific evidence that sleep deprivation affects cognition and motor performance. A recent study showed that people who were awake for up to 19 hours scored substantially worse on performance tests and alertness scales than those with a blood-alcohol level of .08 – the definition of being legally drunk.
Oral health :: Canker sores and aphthous mouth
Canker sores are shallow, painful sores in mouth. They are usually red or may sometimes have a white coating over them. One may get them on the inside of your lips, the insides of cheeks or under tongue. Canker sores are different from fever blisters, which usually are on the outside of lips or the corners of mouth.
LASIK :: Understanding LASIK – eye refractive surgery
LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person’s dependency on glasses or contact lenses. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser.