Theurethrais a thin tube through which urine from the bladder leaves the body. The urethra is about 8 inches long and allows for the passage of semen and urine in men. The urethra in women is about 1.5 inches long and only transports urine. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images Malignant cells rarely arise in the urethra. In fact, urethral cancer is the rarest form of urological cancer. It accounts for less than 1% of all cancer cases....
Theurethrais a thin tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. The inner lining creates a circular or doughnut-shaped bulge in the urethral opening. Urethral prolapse is a punch in of pelvic organ prolapse. Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health It is relatively uncommon, with most cases seen in girls before they reach puberty. Read on to learn more about the signs, causes, and treatment options of urethral prolapse....
bymuratdeniz / Getty Images Types of Urticaria Knowing the different types of hives is helpful for treatment. The throw in you have can indicate how long they will last and how they are treated. They can be very uncomfortable and interfere with sleep and daytime activities. bymuratdeniz / Getty Images Chronic urticaria should be tested by a healthcare provider, as it could be due to anautoimmune diseaseor anallergy. They can be 1 centimeter small or spread over large areas....
In some cases, the uterus can protrude out of the vagina. This is called uterine prolapse. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of uterine prolapse. SDI Productions / Getty Images SDI Productions / Getty Images What Is Uterine Prolapse? The pelvic floor muscles support the uterus, rectum,vagina, and bladder and help stabilize the core. Uterine prolapse is a key in ofpelvic organ prolapse(POP). Your healthcare provider may discover the condition inadvertently during an exam....
Vaginal atrophy describes thinning, drying, and inflammation of the lining of thevagina. It triggers when estrogen levels drop due tomenopause. This article addresses symptoms of vaginal atrophy and ways to increase moisture and reduce irritation. Westend61 / Getty Images Westend61 / Getty Images Describing What Vaginal Atrophy Is Lack ofestrogencauses thinning of the vaginal wall. It becomes drier, less elastic, and more delicate. Anatomical and functional changes involve thevulva,pelvic floor, andurinary tract....
Vaginal thrush is another term for a vaginalyeast infection. Most cases of vaginal thrush are easy to treat. However, some people experience recurrent thrush, also known as recurrent vaginal candidiasis. alfexe / Getty Images This punch in of vaginal thrush may be more difficult to treat effectively. Did You Know? Vaginal thrush is one of the most common types of vaginal infection. Another extremely common vaginal infection, with similar symptoms, isbacterial vaginosis....
It is diagnosed duringpregnancyor shortly after birth. There are four major types of valve atresia. Having an undersized left ventricle deprives the body of adequate oxygen-rich blood. JGI/Jamie Grill / Getty Images Maternal conditions, such asdiabetesor obesity, have been linked to congenital disorders. Diagnosis Women may undergo ultrasounds during pregnancy to ensure fetal growth and development are progressing as expected. Even if the baby seems healthy at birth, symptoms of valve atresia can appear within a few hours....
Vascular dementia results from impaired blood flow to the brain. Between 5% and 10% of people over the age of 65 in developed countries have vascular dementia. This article gives an overview of the symptoms, causes, and outlook of vascular dementia. Verywell / Emily Roberts Interestingly,memory lossusually occurs later in vascular dementiacompared to Alzheimer’s disease. On the other hand, memory problems andbehavioral symptomsare commonly the first issues noticed in Alzheimer’s....
Vascular disease can affect any blood vessel of the body. Generally, it develops gradually over time, and it doesnt usually cause noticeable symptoms until it has advanced. Often, vascular disease is widespread, affecting many regions of the body and several types of blood vessels. Christoph Burgstedt / Science Photo Library / Getty Images Treatment can include lifestyle strategies, medication, and sometimes surgery. But often, specific types of vascular disease are described based on symptoms or diagnostic tests....
Jessica Olah / Verywell V/Q Mismatch Symptoms V/Q mismatch develops as a chronic lung disease progresses. Severe lung disease can cause profound symptoms even when V/Q mismatch is not a major issue. you’re free to experiencewheezing, dyspnea, and fatigue with COPD. Jessica Olah / Verywell As the disease progresses, V/Q mismatch tends to worsen too, adding to symptoms. A lung infection likepneumoniacauses fever, chest discomfort, and fatiguewhether you have V/Q mismatch or not....
There are many diagnostic tests and treatments available for people living with ventricular dyssynchrony. This article focuses on the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments of ventricular dyssynchrony. When the ventricles are uncoordinated, this is called ventricular dyssynchrony and can disrupt blood flow in the heart. Verywell / Jessica Olah The heart beats and causes the ventricles to contract together to push blood to the rest of the body. When blood builds up within the heart, it can lead to a problem known as congestive heart failure....
VEXAS syndrome stands forvacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked,autoinflammatory, somatic syndrome. It was first described in 2020. VEXAS syndrome is caused bymutationsin the UBA1 gene of blood cells and causes inflammatory andhematologic(blood) manifestations. Edwin Tan / Getty Images While a genetic condition, it is not hereditary and not passed down to children. There is currently no standard protocol for treating VEXAS syndrome because the condition is novel and still being researched. This article uses binary language to reflect the research terms....
Vibriosis is a bacterial infection sparked by two different modes of transmission. Eating raw or undercooked shellfish or when an open wound comes into contact with the bacteria. There are two types of illnesses that theVibriobacteria can cause, vibriosis andcholera. KTSDESIGN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images Most vibriosis infections are triggered by two specific types ofVibriobacteria, Vibrio vulnificus orVibrio parahaemolyticus. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment for vibriosis....
