During pregnancy, your abdominal muscles stretch and your linea alba muscles, which is the band that runs right down the centre of your abdomen, can separate. This separation is called diastasis recti and doesn't tend to resolve on its own. You can develop diastasis recti in your first pregnancy, but it's more common in women who've had more than one pregnancy. Classic signs of diastasis recti include lower back pain and having a tummy bulge that can make you look pregnant when you're not.
29 December 2020
The number of people diagnosed with prostate cancer is increasing significantly, necessitating timely intervention measures. Novel treatment options are available, ranging from invasive to non-obtrusive laser surgeries. Due to the complexity of the technologies involved, many patients don't know the best option to pursue when facing the knife. Here are a few factors to guide you or someone you know on the most appropriate solutions. 1. Size As with any other tumour, size has a direct bearing on the type of surgery to undergo.
16 July 2020
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a relatively common condition that impairs blood circulation due to plaque build-up forming along artery walls. This reduces blood flow to your limbs and is often a sign that you're at risk of developing related conditions, such as atherosclerosis. Here's an overview of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment approach for PAD: Causes And Symptoms It's not always possible to determine why a person develops PAD, but there are some factors that are thought to increase your risk of developing this condition, such as smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity.
27 February 2020