A goiter Is a condition in which the thyroid gland grows larger. Therefore, it causes a lump in the front of the neck. The lump will move up and down when swallowing. In addition, the thyroid gland is a small […]
Vitiligo is a condition where white patches appear on the skin. It is a long-term disease. Vitiligo can occur anywhere on the skin. However, it mostly affects the face, neck and hands. Lack of melanin causes Vitiligo. Melanin is the […]
Cirrhosis is the last stage of liver disease. Scar tissue replaces the healthy liver and this damages the liver. The tissue prevents the liver from normal functioning. The functions of the liver include: The liver produces bile which carry waste […]
Finger clubbing is an enlargement of the fingertips and downward sloping of nails. It can be a sign of medical problems like lung cancer and heart disease. Therefore, nail clubbing occurs from a buildup of tissue in the ends of […]
Isiolo is a town in Isiolo county. It is the largest city in the county. The town has top tourist attractions. For instance, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Kenya has announced an outbreak of yellow fever in Isiolo. Spread by mosquitoes, Yellow […]
Anxiety is the way our body reacts to stress. It is a disorder. It’s a feeling of fear of what is to come. For instance a public speech, an interview, or even a class presentation. Anxiety is normal. However, it […]
Pneumonia is an inflammation of one or both lungs, typically due to a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. So, with the disease, the tiny air sacs inside the lungs fill with fluid. Therefore, the infection can be life-threatening to anyone […]
Nasal polyps are soft, painless, noncancerous growth lining in the nose. They occur in areas where the upper sinuses drain into the nose. Polyps vary in size, they may be yellowish, brown, or pink. They have a shape like teardrops. […]
Raynaud’s disease is a rare disorder of the blood vessels, usually in the finger and toes. It causes the blood vessels to narrow when you are cold. When this happens, blood can’t get to the surface of the skin. However, […]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that affects the ring of muscles. This is between the esophagus and the stomach. However, it occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting the mount and stomach. This […]
Stretch marks are long narrow streaks, stripes, or lines that develop on the skin. Purple streaks on white skin. Each streak is about a 1cm stretch. Types of stretch marks. Striae atrophica- these stretch marks are very common. Striae distensae- […]
Hip dysplasia is the medical term for a hip socket that doesn’t fully cover the ball portion of the upper thigh bone. This allows the hip joint to partially dislocate. However, most people with it are born with the condition. […]
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