Condition

Microcalcifications of breast The calcium you eat or take in as medicine does not cause calcifications in the breast. Most calcifications are not a sign of cancer. Causes may include: Calcium deposits in the arteries inside your breasts History of breast infection Noncancerous (benign) breast lumps...

What is a Hernia? A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle or other tissue that holds it in place. Most hernias are in the abdomen. There are many types of hernias, including Inguinal, in the groin....

Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. The breast is made up of lobes and ducts. Each breast has 15 to 20 sections called lobes. Each lobe has many smaller sections called lobules. Lobules end...

Peptic Ulcer A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. A burning stomach pain is the most common symptom. The pain Starts between meals or during the night Briefly stops if...

Gastric Polyp Stomach polyps — also called gastric polyps — are masses of cells that form on the lining inside your stomach. These polyps are rare and usually don't cause any signs or symptoms. Stomach polyps are most often discovered when your doctor is examining...

BRCA positive BRCA positive, BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutation testing can give several possible results: a positive result, a negative result, or an ambiguous or uncertain result. A positive test result indicates that a person has inherited a known harmful mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 and,...