Vaginal discharge is a condition that has been commonly noticed among females of reproductive age. This discharge can be normal or abnormal. The discharge can be whitish, yellowish, or clear. It can also be itchy and foul-smelling. Is it smelly, itchy, or burning? Is the discharge much? Do you have painful urination? These are some questions […]
Tetanus is a common infection in our environment. It is a terrible disease that enters your body through wounds & can kill in days if nothing is done fast. What is Tetanus? Tetanus is a bacterial infection that gives rise to involuntary muscle contraction and can lead to death. The organism that causes tetanus affects
Liver Disease: Yellowing of the Eyes, skin, mouth, Abdominal pains, or swellings are symptoms that are common in diseases of the liver. Other conditions that could give these manifestations are Severe Malaria, Sickle Cell Crisis, etc. What is the liver? The liver is an organ of the body that helps with cleaning harmful (toxic) things from the
Malnutrition is a very serious condition that makes children ten times more likely to die from common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea, pneumonia, and malaria. Every year, nearly 420,000 children under five die as a result of this deadly combination in Nigeria. Every infant and child has the right to good nutrition according to the “Convention on
Due to the increasing prevalence of Cancer of the Prostate, and the presentation at the late stages, we have decided to put up this publication to enlighten the public about the dangers of prostate cancer & the need to detect it early. What is Cancer of the Prostate? As the name says, it is simply
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, while AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It is untreated infection by HIV that leads to AIDS. There is still no cure yet for HIV, but there are drugs that can help you manage the condition & live a fairly normal life. There are over 3 million persons
Let’s talk about Stomach Ulcers: Doc, I was having serious pains after I fell while I was running. Then I went to this chemist who gave me ibuprofen, and since then, anytime I eat especially hot peppery foods, my chest will be like it is on fire!! Doc, what can I do? What is a
Diabetes is a common condition among Africans & Nigerians, and it is a major cause of so many other health conditions like hypertension among others. There are two types. Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus. What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a medical condition whereby there is an increased amount of sugar in the blood (known
Now and then, we hear stories of rape and domestic abuse meted out to our vulnerable women. We have seen stories of girls being raped in schools, at homes, in churches (imagine the effrontery), in hospitals, and basically, every place we can think of. Hence, a lot needs to be done to stem the growing
On this day December 5th, I remember the dangers and long-lasting effects of Female genital mutilation. Just imagine your face being cut severally with a sharp knife, up to 100 times. That’s the type of pain that is felt during Female Genital Mutilation. Female Genital Mutilation It’s the removal of the parts of the female