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Walking problems in adults typically stem from issues affecting the brain, nerves, muscles, joints, or inner ear balance system.

A waddling gait typically results from weak hip and pelvic muscles. While this gait pattern occurs naturally during pregnancy, it can also indicate underlying neuromuscular or musculoskeletal conditions.

The term for partial or complete loss of hair, especially on the scalp, is 'alopecia.'

Radiation therapy for prostate cancer can cause side effects like tiredness, bladder issues, and bowel problems. These effects vary and can be temporary or long-lasting.

Scalp conditions like female androgenetic alopecia, scarring alopecia, and dissecting cellulitis can lead to hair loss if not treated.

To help prevent prostate cancer, maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating well, staying active, and avoiding smoking.

Multiple sclerosis can weaken leg muscles and affect balance, making it harder for people to walk down stairs safely.

When bending your arm, severe elbow pain is most commonly caused by overuse injuries such as tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis), or nerve compression from cubital tunnel syndrome.

Prostate cancer injections every 3 months help control cancer growth by reducing testosterone levels, which can slow the spread of the disease.

A hairline can move back due to various factors, and treatments like topical minoxidil may help to slow it down.

PSA levels help doctors check how prostate cancer is doing. They look at how fast PSA levels change and use special tests to understand more about the cancer.

Doctors typically begin treating elbow pain during bending and straightening with conservative methods like rest, ice, physical therapy, and medication. When these treatments aren't sufficiently effective, more advanced options—such as injections or surgery may be recommended.

Cloudy urine can often occur in people with urethral pus, which could indicate an infection or other urinary issues.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation offers guidelines for prostate cancer screening and treatment options, focusing on patient education and support.

Lower left abdominal pain is usually not directly related to pus in the urethra. It is more commonly associated with issues in the digestive system or reproductive organs.

An elbow sprain affects the ligaments, while a fracture involves a broken bone. Sprains typically cause milder swelling and pain, whereas fractures often result in severe pain, noticeable swelling, and possible deformity. Doctors use X-rays to distinguish between the two conditions.

Stage 4 prostate cancer can cause symptoms like pain, fatigue, and trouble urinating. Treatment options include hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

Lower right abdominal pain can have many causes, but pus in the urethra is usually related to infections like urinary tract infections, which might not directly cause abdominal pain.

Pain in the left elbow and forearm can be caused by tendon problems such as tennis elbow or nerve conditions like cubital tunnel syndrome.

Belly button pain and pus in the urethra are not directly related, but both can be signs of different health issues. It's important to see a healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis.

“Abnormal gait” is a medical term that describes any walking pattern deviating from the normal sequence of body balance, foot strike, and arm swing.

Lower abdominal pain in females can be caused by many things, and while it may be related to infections that cause pus in the urethra, it is not the only reason for such pain.

Pain when straightening your arm after sleeping often occurs from stiffness or nerve compression caused by your arm's position during sleep.

After spinal fusion surgery, many patients experience difficulty walking due to post-operative pain, muscle weakness, and limited mobility. Gradually increasing gentle activity and building strength helps improve walking ability over time.

Frequent urination at night, known as nocturia, is not directly linked to urethral pus. Both can be symptoms of different underlying conditions.

Sciatica occurs when a nerve in your lower back becomes irritated, causing leg pain and weakness that make walking difficult. Treatment options—including physical therapy, medications, and injections—can help reduce pain and improve mobility.

Pelvic pain during pregnancy is common and usually related to changes in the body, not pus in the urethra.

Inner elbow pain when straightening your arm can occur from tendon overuse—as seen in golfer's elbow—or from nerve compression near the elbow.

Cloudy urine in females can sometimes mean there is pus, which may suggest an infection in the urinary tract.

Smelly urine may have many causes, one of which may be a bacterial infection by Aerococcus urinae, which may also cause pus in the urethra.