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 Pilonidal Sinus Infection      ● A pilonidal sinus is a skin infection near the top of the your buttocks. A small hole or tunnel in between your buttocks.   Causes and Risk Factors:     ● Pilonidal sinuses are thought to initially result from a hair follicle infection, which can lead to the subsequent formation of a subcutaneous abscess from a persistent folliculitis .     ● Risk factors include male sex, sedentary occupations and lifestyle, hirsutism, sub-optimal personal hygiene, deep natal cleft, and occupational contact with fragmented hair shafts.     ● Genetic factors   Symptoms:     ● Pain,      ● Swelling,      ● Redness, and      ● Discharge of pus or blood.      ● Pain increased when sitting or walking.      ● Individuals may present with a painful abscess or develop a chronic cycle of pain and discharge from openings of in...

Breast Cancer Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the breast tissue. It occurs when abnormal cells in the breast grow and multiply uncontrollably, forming a tumor. Types of Breast Cancer: 1. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC): Begins in the milk ducts and invades surrounding tissue. 2. Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC): Begins in the milk-producing glands and invades surrounding tissue. 3. Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS): Abnormal cells in the milk ducts that have not invaded surrounding tissue. 4. Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS): Abnormal cells in the milk-producing glands that have not invaded surrounding tissue. 5. Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Cancer that lacks estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors. 6. HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: Cancer with high levels of HER2 protein. 7. Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer: Cancer with estrogen and/or progesterone receptors. Causes and Risk Factors High-risk factors for breast cancer in India include: - Genetic factors: Fam...

 Leucorrhoea, also known as leukorrhea or whites, is a thick, whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge that is a common condition in women of reproductive age. It is a normal response to increased levels of estrogen in the body and can occur at various times, including: 1. Puberty: As a girl enters puberty, her body starts producing more estrogen, leading to an increase in vaginal secretions. 2. Menstrual cycle: Leucorrhoea can occur during the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle, about 14 days after the start of menstruation. 3. Pregnancy: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause an increase in vaginal secretions. 4. Oral contraceptive pill: Some women may experience leucorrhoea as a side effect of taking the pill. Causes of leucorrhoea: 1. Estrogen levels: Fluctuations in estrogen levels can lead to increased vaginal secretions. 2. Bacterial growth: The vagina contains bacteria, and an overgrowth can cause leucorrhoea. 3. Yeast infections: Candidiasis, a fungal infection, can...