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Unicorn Medical Logistics And Consulting Limited is Nigeria's foremost premium medical/health tourism provider.We package and arrange world class medical treatment and wellness program abroad for people with medical needs especially to India.UMLCL is connected and exclusive to top-notch leading hospitals,clinic,diagnostic centers,experienced and renowned medicine experts as well as hotels and tourist site to ensure your recovery is accomplished. UMLCL is a leading local interface between people or patients traveling out of Nigeria for excellent medical care with leading accredited and certified medical services abroad particularly in India. Our goal is to ensure you receive quality and affordable world class medical care from leading and experienced medical experts abroad alongside leisure and relaxation aimed at rejuvenating patients mentally,physically and psychologically. No need to combine health issue with surfing the internet in search of better medical treatment and wellness programme and check up abroad. contact us no because we care for your health. Our Special Programs include

Kidney Transplant
CardioVascular Diseases(Heart Diseases)
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Lymphoma Cancer
Hepatic Diseases
Parkinson Diseases
Cerebrovascular Diseases etc

ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
Homeopathy
Naturopathy
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Spa
Massage
Meditation
Chiropractic
Yoga
Ayurveda

28/12/2015

FIBROIDS

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that originate in the uterus (womb). Uterine fibroids are usually round.

What causes uterine fibroids?

Experts cannot come to a common consensus about why fibroids occur. Genetic abnormalities
Alterations in growth factor
Abnormalities in the vascular (blood vessel) system,
Tissue responses to injury have all been suggested to play a role in the development of fibroids.
Family history; Heredity may also be a factor.
Race also appears to play a role.
Other factors that researchers have associated with an increased risk of developing fibroids include having the first menstrual period (menarche) prior to age 10, consumption of alcohol (particularly beer), uterine infections, and elevated blood pressure (hypertension).

Types
• Subserosal Fibroids
• Intramural Fibroids
• Submucosal Fibroids
• Pedunculated Fibroids

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23/12/2015

What is hydronephrosis?

Hydronephrosis describes the situation where the urine collecting system of the kidney is dilated. While obstruction or blockage is the most frequent cause of hydronephrosis, it may be due to problems that occur conge***ally in a fetus (prenatal) or may be a physiologic response to pregnancy.

Technically, hydronephrosis specifically describes dilation and swelling of the kidney, while the term hydroureter is used to describe swelling of the ureter. Hydronephrosis may be unilateral involving just one kidney or bilateral involving both.

What causes hydronephrosis?

There are numerous causes of hydronephrosis that are categorized based upon the location of the swelling and whether the cause is intrinsic, extrinsic or if it due to an alteration in function. Examples of intrinsic causes of hydronephrosis: Kidney stone, Blood clot, Stricture or scarring, Bladder cancer, Bladder stones, Cystocele, Bladder neck contracture, The inability to empty the bladder (urinary retention) for any reason may cause bilateral hydronephrosis, Urethral stricture, Urethral valves etc.

What are the symptoms of hydronephrosis?

There may or may not be direct symptoms of hydronephrosis depending upon the underlying cause. Individuals with acute hydronephrosis, for example symptoms from renal colic due to a kidney stone begin with an acute onset of intense flank or back pain radiating to the groin, associated with nausea, vomiting, and sweating. Colicky pain comes and goes and its intensity may cause the person to writhe or roll around or pace in pain. There may be blood seen in the urine.

Chronic hydronephrosis develops over time and there may be no specific symptoms. Tumors in the pelvis or bladder obstruction may develop silently and the person may have symptoms of kidney failure. These are often nonspecific and may include weakness, malaise, chest pain, shortness of breath, leg swelling, nausea and vomiting. If electrolyte abnormalities occur because the kidneys are unable to regulate sodium, potassium, and calcium, there may be heart rhythm disturbances and muscle spasms.

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22/12/2015

What is emphysema?

Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that presents as an abnormal and permanent enlargement of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles. It frequently occurs in association with obstructive pulmonary problems and chronic bronchitis. There are three morphological types of emphysema; 1) centriacinar, 2) panacinar, and 3) paraseptal.

What causes emphysema?

There can be many causes for the development of emphysema. However, the majority of cases of emphysema (COPD) are caused by exposure to cigarette smoke.

What are the signs and symptoms of emphysema?

Emphysema is a progressive disease with the most common and characteristic symptoms of cough and shortness of breath caused by prolonged smoke exposure.

Emphysema is a subtype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), have variable manifestations of the different components of COPD which include: chronic bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, and bronchiectasis.

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21/12/2015

What is achalasia?

Achalasia is a rare disease of the muscle of the esophagus. The term achalasia means "failure to relax" and refers to the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to open and let food pass into the stomach.

What are the symptoms of achalasia?

The symptoms of achalasia include: Difficulty swallowing food, Difficulty swallowing both solid and liquid food, Regurgitation of food that is retained in the esophagus, Chest discomfort from esophageal dilation and/or retained food, Sharp chest pain usually of unclear cause, Heartburn; Loss of weight due to reduced intake of food

What causes achalasia?

The cause of achalasia is unknown. Theories on causation invoke infection, heredity or an abnormality of the immune system that causes the body itself to damage the esophagus (autoimmune disease).

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11/12/2015

What is the cervix?

The cervix is part of a woman's reproductive system. It's in the pelvis. The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb).The cervix is a passageway: The cervix connects the uterus to the va**na.

Cervical cancer begins in cells on the surface of the cervix. Over time, the cervical cancer can invade more deeply into the cervix and nearby tissues. Cervical cancer cells can spread by breaking away from the cervical tumor. They can travel through lymph vessels to nearby lymph nodes. Also, cancer cells can spread through the blood vessels to the lungs, liver, or bones. The process of spreading of cancer cells from the tissue in which they arise to other tissues elsewhere is called metastasis.

What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?

Early cervical cancers usually don't cause symptoms. When the cancer grows larger, women may notice abnormal va**nal bleeding: Bleeding that occurs between regular menstrual periods, Bleeding after sexual in*******se, douching, or a pelvic exam, Menstrual periods that last longer and are heavier than before, Bleeding after going through menopause

Women may also notice...Increased va**nal discharge, Pelvic pain, Pain during sex.Cervical cancer, infections, or other health problems may cause these symptoms.

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09/12/2015

FIBROMYALGIA

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition; it commonly affects the muscles and ligaments and usually has been present for years when a physician diagnoses the condition. Fibromyalgia was formerly known as fibrositis.

CAUSES

Fibromyalgia has been shown to be genetic. It frequently becomes evident after stressful events. The stressful events may be emotional (such as a traumatic life event), physical (such as a motor-vehicle accident), or medical (such as certain infections).

The chronic pain of rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other autoimmune diseases can trigger the development of fibromyalgia.The manner in which the brain and spinal cord process pain sensations is abnormal in fibromyalgia.

The threshold at which stimuli cause pain or discomfort has been proven to be lower in fibromyalgia. The pain felt is more intense because the pain is amplified by the abnormalities in the central nervous system and in pain processing. In addition, fibromyalgia causes the pain from any given cause to be worse.

SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS

The defining feature of fibromyalgia is chronic widespread pain. This means pain in multiple areas of the body, most commonly in muscles, tendons, and joints.

The pain is generally above and below the waist, on the left side of the body and on the right side of the body but can be localized, often in the neck and shoulders or low back, initially.
The pain is chronic, which means it is present for more than three months. Fatigue is the other universal symptom of fibromyalgia. Patients commonly feel they sleep "lightly" and may have multiple night-time awakenings with difficulty returning to sleep.

Fibromyalgia is associated with many other symptoms. Disordered thinking (cognitive disturbances) is often referred to as "fibro fog." Depression and anxiety are present in 30%-50% of patients at the time of diagnosis with fibromyalgia.

Headaches are present in more than half of patients. Patients also may have a variety of poorly understood pain symptoms, including abdominal pain, dry eyes, dry mouth, chest wall pain, pelvic pain, and bladder symptoms, heart palpitations, numbness and tingling, multiple allergies and chemical sensitivities, weight gain, and others.

The physical examination is remarkable for tenderness in specific anatomic locations, such as the back of the neck where the neck muscles connect to the skull. There are 18 such locations, which are referred to as fibromyalgia tender points.

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08/12/2015

What is prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is cancer of prostate gland. The prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland present only in men found in the pelvis, wrapped around the urethra. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer that develops in men other than skin cancers, and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men.

Prostate cancer is comprised nearly always of adenocarcinoma cells -- cells which arise from glandular tissue.

What are the risk factors for prostate cancer?

Certain risk factors may predispose a person to prostate cancer. These include: Age, Race or ethnicity, Family history, Nationality, Genetic factors, Other factors.

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

A patient with early prostate cancer may have symptoms of: A frequent need to urinate, especially at night, Difficulty in starting or stopping the urine stream, A weak or interrupted urine stream, Loss of control of urination with coughing or laughing, Inability to urinate when standing, requiring sitting during urination, Pain with urination or ej*******on, Blood in the urine or in the semen.

For enquiries, contact Rohan on - 08181102148, 07080601944, Email: rohan@unicornmlc.com or visit our website, http://www.unicornmlc.comWhat is prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is cancer of prostate gland. The prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland present only in men found in the pelvis, wrapped around the urethra. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer that develops in men other than skin cancers, and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men.

Prostate cancer is comprised nearly always of adenocarcinoma cells -- cells which arise from glandular tissue.

What are the risk factors for prostate cancer?

Certain risk factors may predispose a person to prostate cancer. These include: Age, Race or ethnicity, Family history, Nationality, Genetic factors, Other factors.

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

A patient with early prostate cancer may have symptoms of: A frequent need to urinate, especially at night, Difficulty in starting or stopping the urine stream, A weak or interrupted urine stream, Loss of control of urination with coughing or laughing, Inability to urinate when standing, requiring sitting during urination, Pain with urination or ej*******on, Blood in the urine or in the semen.

For enquiries, contact Rohan on - 08181102148, 07080601944, Email: rohan@unicornmlc.com or visit our website, http://www.unicornmlc.comWhat is prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is cancer of prostate gland. The prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland present only in men found in the pelvis, wrapped around the urethra. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer that develops in men other than skin cancers, and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men.

Prostate cancer is comprised nearly always of adenocarcinoma cells -- cells which arise from glandular tissue.

What are the risk factors for prostate cancer?

Certain risk factors may predispose a person to prostate cancer. These include: Age, Race or ethnicity, Family history, Nationality, Genetic factors, Other factors.

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

A patient with early prostate cancer may have symptoms of: A frequent need to urinate, especially at night, Difficulty in starting or stopping the urine stream, A weak or interrupted urine stream, Loss of control of urination with coughing or laughing, Inability to urinate when standing, requiring sitting during urination, Pain with urination or ej*******on, Blood in the urine or in the semen.

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04/12/2015

What is bullous pemphigoid?

Bullous pemphigoid is an uncommon skin disease characterized by tense blisters on the surface of the skin. Occasionally, the inner lining tissue of the mouth, nasal passages, or conjunctivae of the eye can be involved.

The condition is caused by antibodies and inflammation abnormally accumulating in a particular layer of the skin or mucous membranes. The mucous membrane disease is also referred to separately as mucous membrane pemphigoid.

A majority of those affected by bullous pemphigoid are 50 years of age or older. While the cause is unknown, it is felt by some that an aging immune system may become activated in certain individuals with a genetic predisposition to develop bullous pemphigoid.

What are symptoms of bullous pemphigoid?

Symptoms of bullous pemphigoid include intense itching and burning sensation of the skin. When the mucous membranes of the mouth are affected, it can cause pain, burning, peeling away of affected inner lining tissues, and sensitivity to acidic foods.

Eating can be difficult, and involvement in the deeper areas of the throat can cause coughing. Involvement of the inner nose can cause nosebleeds. The disease typically worsens and improves over time.

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03/12/2015

What is bulimia?

Bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, is one of a number of eating disorders. This mental illness is characterized by episodes of bingeing and somehow purging the food and/or associated calories in the pursuit of weight loss.

What are causes and risk factors for bulimia?

While there is no known specific cause for bulimia, family history and environmental stressors are thought to contribute to the development of the illness.

Adolescents are at greatest risk for developing bulimia, Adolescents who have any eating problem by 12 years of age are at higher risk for developing bulimia.

What are symptoms and signs of bulimia?

Symptoms of bulimia include repeated episodes of bingeing and purging. Binges are defined as uncontrolled episodes of eating food amounts in a short period of time that are clearly more than most people would consume in a similar time period. People with bulimia have trouble controlling their eating during the binges.

They also engage in some form of repeated undoing of the excessive food/calories they ingest that occurs during episodes of binge eating. Examples of purging behaviors include making oneself throw up, fasting, excessive exercise, or abuse of laxatives, diet pills, diuretics, or other medications. Bulimic individuals tend to have their self-esteem excessively linked to their appearance in terms of body shape and weight.

Physical signs and symptoms that can be associated with bulimia include sore throat, discolored, deteriorating teeth, and abdominal pain/cramping and bloating associated with repeated vomiting. Individuals with bulimia may develop swollen salivary glands that give the sufferer bigger cheeks. They may also develop constipation, dehydration, dry skin, and thinning hair.

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26/11/2015

What is Behcet's syndrome?

Behçet's syndrome is classically characterized as a triad of symptoms that include recurring crops of mouth ulcers, ge***al ulcers, and inflammation of a specialized area around the pupil of the eye termed the uvea. Behçet's syndrome is also sometimes referred to as Behçet's disease.

What causes and contagious of Behçet's syndrome?

The cause of Behçet's syndrome is not known. The disease is relatively rare. Both inherited (genetic) and environmental factors, such as microbe infections, are suspected to be factors that contribute to the development of Behçet's. Behçet's is not proven to be contagious

What are symptoms of Behçet's syndrome?

The symptoms of Behçet's syndrome depend on the area of the body affected. Behçet's syndrome can involve inflammation of many areas of the body. These areas include the arteries that supply blood to the body's tissues. Behçet's syndrome can also affect the veins that take the blood back to the lungs to replenish oxygen. Other areas of body that can be affected by the inflammation of Behçet's syndrome include the back of the eyes (retina), brain, joints, skin, and bowels.

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25/11/2015

What is a Baker cyst?

A Baker cyst is swelling caused by fluid from the knee joint protruding to the back of the knee. A Baker cyst is sometimes referred to as a popliteal cyst. When an excess of knee joint fluid is compressed by the body weight between the bones of the knee joint, it can become trapped and separate from the joint to form the fluid-filled sac of a Baker cyst. The name of the cyst is in memory of the physician who originally described the condition, the British surgeon William Morrant Baker (1839-1896).

What causes a Baker cyst?

Baker cysts are not uncommon and can be caused by virtually any cause of joint swelling (arthritis). The excess joint fluid (synovial fluid) bulges to the back of the knee to form the Baker cyst. The most common type of arthritis associated with Baker cysts is osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis. Baker cysts can occur in children with juvenile arthritis of the knee. Baker cysts also can result from cartilage tears (such as a torn meniscus), rheumatoid arthritis, and other knee problems.

What are symptoms and signs of a Baker cyst?

A Baker cyst may cause no symptoms or be associated with knee pain and/or tightness behind the knee, especially when the knee is extended or fully flexed. Baker cysts are usually visible as a bulge behind the knee that is particularly noticeable on standing and when compared to the opposite uninvolved knee. They are generally soft and minimally tender.

Baker cysts can become complicated by spread of fluid down the leg between the muscles of the calf. The cyst can rupture, leaking fluid down the inner leg to sometimes cause the appearance of a painless bruise under the inner ankle.

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24/11/2015

What is bacterial vaginosis?

Bacterial vaginosis is a va**nal condition that can produce va**nal discharge and results from an overgrowth of certain kinds of bacteria in the va**na. When these multiple species of bacteria that normally reside in the va**na become unbalanced, a woman can have a va**nal discharge with a foul odor. Bacterial vaginosis is a common condition. It is the most common va**nal complaint in women of childbearing age.

What causes bacterial vaginosis?

Bacterial vaginosis typically features a reduction in the number of the normal hydrogen peroxide-producing lactobacilli in the va**na. crease the chances of developing bacterial vaginosis. These include: multiple or new sexual partners, IUDs (intrauterine devices) for birth control, recent antibiotic use, va**nal douching, and cigarette smoking.

What are symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?

Many women with bacterial vaginosis usually have no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, the most common include: (1) Vaginal discharge that is usually thin and grayish white, (2) Vaginal odor.

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