A cataract is the clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye, thus one feels like they are looking through a frosty window. As a result its difficult for one to carry out their daily activities, especially at night. […]
Bedsores are injuries or wounds to the skin and the underlying tissues as a result of prolonged pressure on the skin. Mostly affects people who are immobile for long periods of time e.g; Bedsores develop on parts where bones sit […]
The menstrual cycle is a series of natural body changes a woman undergoes each month in preparation for pregnancy. Each month the ovary releases an ova or egg a process known as ovulation, in turn, the body releases hormones that […]
Breastfeeding is the act of feeding an infant through milk from a woman’s breast. Breastfeeding does not only have benefits to the infant but also to the mother. It is thus advisable for all mother to exclusively breastfeed their children […]
What is Ectopic Pregnancy? When an egg or ova and a sperm join fertilization occurs. The fertilized egg moves from the fallopian tube where fertilization occurs down to the uterus where it attaches itself to the lining of the uterus. […]
Seizures are rapid and uncontrolled bursts of electrical activity in the brain. The brain has nerve cells which are known as neurons. So, they create, send, and receive electrical impulses, allowing the cells to communicate. When the communication pathway is […]
Fever is a temporary rise in one’s body temperature in response to the immune system. Most fevers go away on their own within hours. However, in infants and newborns, fevers should not be ignored. The average body temperature is 37 […]
Pancreatitis occurs when the digestive enzyme is activated inside the pancreas. Therefore, this causes irritation to the pancreatic cells thus leading to inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that is next to the stomach on […]
Endometriosis is a condition where tissues similar to those lining the uterus grow outside the uterus, thus leading to pain in the pelvis which can affect one’s fertility. It mostly occurs in the fallopian tube, ovaries, and tissues that line […]
What is an ovarian cyst? Females have a pair of ovaries whose size and shape are like that of an almond located on each side of the uterus. An ovarian cyst is a growth-like sac or pocket that may be […]
Gastritis is a medical condition marked by inflammation of the stomach lining. However, the lining of the stomach contains cells that produce mucus, enzymes, and stomach acid, that help in the process of digestion. Therefore, when the lining becomes inflamed, […]
Menopause is a natural biological process that is marked by the end of the menstrual period and a decline of reproductive hormones in a woman. Stages of menopause. Symptoms. The following are symptoms one experiences in the perimenopause stage: Causes […]
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