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A cyst is a fluid-filled mass. The ovary is a small organ of the female reproductive system, and its function is to create the egg during each cycle, as well as producing sperm (estrogen, progesterone). In very rare cases, these cysts can develop into cancer. There are two types of ovarian cyst: functional cysts, which can affect women of childbearing age, and organic cysts. The cause: hormonal disturbances in the woman, which may be due to the use of ovulation stimulants. Organic cysts cannot be digested and require surgical intervention.
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Blood vessels are damaged in one or more areas of the brain due to a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel. There are two types of stroke: transient ischaemic attacks and haemorrhagic strokes. The causes of blocked arteries are: people with too much cholesterol in their blood. What can completely rupture a blood vessel is a sudden and severe increase in blood pressure. These cases generally occur at night or during sleep. Other causes: cholesterol, high levels of diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise...
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Red eyes are a sign that this organ of vision is diseased. Redness of the eye means that blood is circulating inside the eye. Eyes are sensitive, and if there's a suspected case, it's always advisable to go to the doctor. The structure of the eye is made up of six thin layers of flesh and blood vessels, and this is the area where the blood vessels break or swell. Causes of the disease: air and environmental pollution, looking at the "screen" for too long, not using eye protection when doing work that damages the eyes, lack of sleep...
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An abdominal hernia is a protrusion of an organ through a cavity from which it should not protrude, or for a long time without it, and which is felt from the outside. The hernia forms a swelling of varying size on the wall of the abdomen, in the inguinal region; it may be barely visible or protrude only at certain times. It protrudes or increases in volume when abdominal pressure is increased (coughing). There are two main types: abdominal hernias and disc hernias...
Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....
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Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.
Read more ...Zatti, our brother
The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.
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