Stomach ulcers develop on the inside wall of the stomach and are small sores that can bleed and negatively impact your quality of life. A stomach ulcer can develop due to excess acid accumulating in your stomach and eroding the protective layer of mucous on the stomach wall. Smoking, drinking alcohol and high levels of stress are considered to increase you risk of developing a stomach ulcer.
Causes And Symptoms
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Prostate cancer surgery (prostatectomy) involves the removal of a section or the whole prostate gland. This treatment is one of many alternatives for curing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP) and prostate cancer. Doctors recommend this option when your prostate gland has advanced cancer. This piece discusses some facts to keep in mind when pursuing this alternative.
Success Rate
Surgery for removing malignant tissue is effective when performed before cancer spreads to other parts of the body.
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Your pelvic floor plays a big role in keeping certain organs safe. When it starts to weaken, you may start to experience symptoms such as leaking urine. If that weakening progresses, you're at risk of developing conditions such as pelvic or bladder prolapse. Fortunately, there are a few lifestyle changes that can benefit your pelvic floor.
Losing Weight
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the easiest ways to protect your pelvic floor muscles.
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