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Vulva : Overview, Anatomy, structure and function - Sentelhealth

 Overview : The vulva is a part of the female reproductive system and is also part of the external genitalia. The vulva consists of labia minora, labia majora, mons pubis, clitoris, vestibular bulb, vulval vestibule, urinary meatus the vaginal opening, hymen, and Bartholin's glands. other parts of the vulva include sebaceous glands, urogenital triangle, and pudendal cleft. Pelvic floor muscles support the structures of the vulva and vulva including the entrance to the vagina. Vulva goes through changes during childhood, puberty, menopause, and post-menopause. Structure: A) Mons pubis: it is present in both sexes and act as a cushion during sexual intercourse and is more pronounced in female. the mons pubis is a soft fatty tissue at the front of the vulva in the pubic region covering the pubic bone. the lower part of the mons pubis is divided by a fissure called pudendal cleft. it separates mons pubis and labia majora, the mons pubis, and labia majora get covered by pubic hair at pu...

Shoulder pain relief - Shoulder pain relief -Sentelhealth

Shoulder pain relief - Shoulder pain remedies Pain in the shoulder is a fairly common issue, we don't think about our shoulder until we experience sudden and sharp pain in the shoulder. The chances of getting shoulder pain increases as you age and there are a variety of causes of shoulder pain ranging from a simple act of grabbing something overhead to serious medical conditions like arthritis and heart attack. Some of the common causes of shoulder pain include : 1)Muscle strain 2)Rotator cuff injuries 3)Arthritis 4)Bursitis 5)Tendonitis 6)Rheumatoid arthritis 7)Heart attack (in heart attack pain is referred to the shoulder and to the medial aspect of the hand) Treatment of the shoulder pain Treatment of shoulder pain depends on the underlying cause for the pain, shoulder pain due to simple injuries can be treated at home with primary treatment while serious shoulder injuries need medical and surgical treatment. Getting shoulder pain relief can...

Left lower back pain - causes | symptoms | Treatment - Sentelhealth

Left lower back pain - causes | symptoms | Treatment  Overview Lower back pain is a fairly common issue. According to the American chiropractic association, 80% of the population in the U.S. suffers from back pain in their lifetime. when the back pain is isolated to one side it may indicate something minor like a simple muscle spasm/strain which can be relieved by simple medications and rest or an underlying serious condition. The pain in the lower left back can come suddenly or grow slowly over a period of time. It can be a sharp or dull ache type of pain. The pain can radiate from bones, joints, ligaments and internal organs. Causes - The lower back pain isolated to one side can be caused by either one or the combination of the following causes 1)Trauma  Trauma to the muscles, joints, ligaments and bones in the lower back accounts for the most number of cases of  lower left back pain . Muscle strains are the most common cause of  lower left back pai...

References (erectile dysfunction)

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Erectile dysfunction (ED) - Causes | symptoms | treatment | complications | prevention - Sentelhealth

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Perineal care - indications, procedure and significance

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Spinal stenosis - causes | symptoms | treatment -Sentelhealth

Spinal stenosis - causes | symptoms | treatment  Overview Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of a spinal canal. It is a senile disease occurring most commonly in patients aged 50 years or more, the risk of getting spinal stenosis increases with age, and males are affected more than females. The most common site for spinal stenosis is a lumbar spine affecting nearly 70% of the cases. Osteoarthritis and disc herniation are the most common causes of  spinal stenosis . Symptoms and signs - 1) Worsening of pain on extension of the spine, on examination patient show limited movements of the lumbar spine due to severe pain. Extension of the spine may also produce leg symptoms. 2) Leg symptoms - pain in legs (single or bilateral) after walking for several minutes and relieved on sitting. This phenomenon is called neurogenic claudication. Treatment of spinal stenosis - Early treatment in spinal stenosis help to avoid complication and improve the quality of life of a patien...