Interstitial Cystitis

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Interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a chronic bladder health issue. It is a feeling of pain and pressure in the bladder area. Along with this pain are lower urinary tract symptoms which have lasted for more than 6 weeks, without having an infection or other clear causes.

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Hematuria

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Hematuria is blood in the urine. When the urine is red or pink this could be linked to blood in the urine and is called “gross” or “visible” hematuria. Sometimes, blood is in the urine but is not easily seen and it is called “microscopic” hematuria since it can only be seen under a microscope.

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Gastric Cancer

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According the American Cancer Society, approximately 13,020 men and 8,300 women over 20 years old will be diagnosed with gastric cancer in 2012. Two-thirds of those diagnosed with the disease are over the age of 65.

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