Primary lateral sclerosis or PLS is a disease where the nerve cells in the brain that control movement, which is also called upper motor neurons, slowly break down and fail over time.
This prevents the nerves from activating the motor neurons present within the spinal cord controlling the muscles. Primary lateral sclerosis or PLS results in weakening of the voluntary muscles that are used to control the arms, tongue and legs.
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The rectum is the tube connected to the end of your colon. Stool passes through the rectum and is excreted. Proctitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the inner lining of the rectum. Several factors cause the disease, including sexually transmitted infection.
Progeria is a condition that affects young children. It causes the child to experience aging from the tender age of two. Known as Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome in medical parlance, it is a rare genetic disorder. Such children generally have a low life expectancy. Nonetheless, modern research has made progress, with proper treatment becoming more promising.
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare brain infection due to a virus. It is known to destroy our brain’s white matter, myelin. Myelin is a fatty substance that covers and protects our brain’s nerve cells that send signals to different body parts. As the virus progresses, causing a gradual decrease of myelin, we may be at a higher risk of developing neurological disorders. The progress of the disease can slow down when we receive timely treatment from the doctor.
Progressive supranuclear palsy is an unusual type of brain disorder that affects mobility, balance, vision, speech, and swallowing. You may experience difficulty in moving your eyes and have trouble swallowing food. This is caused by the degeneration of particular brain cells, making it extremely difficult for you to continue normal functions. There is no treatment available at present. The condition is life-threatening but doctors manage it by treating the symptoms.
Prolactinoma is a nonmalignant tumor of the pituitary gland. This growth affects a hormone produced by the pituitary gland called prolactin. This, in turn, affects two sex hormones. It decreases the level of estrogen in women and testosterone in men.
The causes of prolactinoma are largely unknown. But it is attributed to a genetic history or medication. Medications such as Dopamine agonist or surgery are used as a treatment option for prolactinoma.
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prolapsed Bladder is when the ligaments that hold your bladder up and the muscle that connects your vagina to your bladder stretch or weaken, enabling the bladder to drop into your vagina. It is also known as cystocele, herniated, dropped, or fallen bladder.
Hemorrhoids can become prolapsed and protrude out of the anus or rectum if they go untreated for a long time or are put under increased physical strain. Prolapsed hemorrhoids are usually not painful, but they can cause discomfort, bleeding, and itching, making sitting, using the bathroom, and going about everyday life difficult.
Prostatitis is a condition where the prostate gland and its surrounding area are inflamed.
The prostate gland is a small, walnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The main function is to contribute to the semen. The gland is important for fertility in men. It is located between the penis and the anus in the pelvis.
