Prostate cancer is typically treated with surgery, and prompt treatment is recommended, as it can be fatal. The surgery, known as radical prostatectomy, can be carried out using keyhole or traditional open surgery techniques. It involves complete removal of the prostate, and the surrounding tissue is often removed at the same time to ensure no cancerous cells remain. The ability to have sexual intercourse is not impacted by prostate cancer surgery, but ejaculation will not be possible.…
Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint, and it’s often caused by sleeping awkwardly or hunching over a computer for too long. Poor posture can play a role in the development of neck pain, but there are also more serious causes of the complaint. Neck pain that lasts for more than a couple of weeks should be investigated, as there may be an underlying condition causing the pain and you may need treatment to resolve the complaint.…
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a vascular condition that is characterised by blood clotting in one or more of your veins. The most commonly affected veins are those in the legs, and a blocked vein will impede blood flow to your heart. If you develop DVT, you are at risk of developing a pulmonary embolism, which is a potentially life-threatening complication that occurs when part of a blood clot breaks away, travels to your lungs and causes a blockage to develop.…
