Signs of bile duct cancer include: Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice) Pain in your belly or sides Upset stomach and vomiting Fever Loss of appetite or weight loss Weakness Itching Light-colored stools Dark urine  Read More

Neuroendocrine cells are also located in other tissues, such as the lungs and stomach. The hormone they produce helps regulate digestion. But when a carcinoid tumor grows, it produces too much of this hormone and causes symptoms like diarrhea, flushing, wheezing, sweating, and heartburn. Lightheadedness or fainting spells Shortness of breath Abdominal pain or cramping Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)  Read More

What is the esophagus? The esophagus is a muscular tube in the chest. It's about 10 inches (25 centimeters) long. This organ is part of the digestive tract. Food moves from the mouth through the esophagus to the stomach. The wall of the esophagus has several layers: Inner layer or lining: The lining (mucosa) of the esophagus is wet, which helps food to pass to the stomach. Submucosa: Glands in t  Read More

Pleural mesothelioma, which affects the tissue that surrounds the lungs, causes signs and symptoms that may include: Chest pain Painful coughing Shortness of breath Unusual lumps of tissue under the skin on your chest Unexplained weight loss Peritoneal mesothelioma, which occurs in tissue in the abdomen, causes signs and symptoms that may include: Abdominal p  Read More

Although uncommon, nephrocarcinoma is the most prevalent kind of kidney cancer in adults. The risk factors for nephrocarcinoma are: Smoking: The risk drops if you stop smoking, but it takes many years to get to the same level of risk as someone who never smoked. Obesity: Obese people usually have a higher risk of developing nephrocarcinoma or RCC. High Blood Pressure: This is one risk that does not seem to be  Read More

Nocardiosis is a disease caused by bacteria in soil and water. It most frequently affects those who have compromised immune systems and have trouble fighting off infections, such as cancer patients or those on specific drugs like steroids. The risk factor for nocardiosis is more in people/patients whose immunity is compromised, mainly those with defects which are cell-mediated. Examples of such diseases / immunocomprom  Read More

The ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and vagina (vaginal canal) make up the female reproductive system. When ovarian cancer first develops, it might not cause any noticeable symptoms. When ovarian cancer symptoms happen, they're usually attributed to other, more common conditions. Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer may include: Abdominal bloating or swelling Quickly feeling full when eating  Read More

Stomach cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the stomach. The stomach is a muscular sac located in the upper middle of your abdomen, just below your ribs. Your stomach receives and holds the food you eat and then helps to break down and digest it.  Read More

Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. The bacteria that cause tuberculosis are spread from person to person through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes.  Read More