Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by infection with a virus known as the Hepatitis B virus. This virus can be transmitted through sex, blood transfusions, sharing sharp objects, etc. The disease can kill very slowly and there is currently no cure for Hepatitis B, hence, prevention is very important. There is…
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…
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…
What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis simply means inflammation (swelling) in the liver. It is a common medical condition in Nigeria. It is spread through sexual intercourse as well as through blood transfusion. It can be prevented by Vaccination. The Hepatitis Vaccine was introduced into the NPI in 2004. There are different types of Hepatitis, such as…
There have been a lot of questions and confusion about the uses of Misoprostol, a popular Anti-ulcer medication sold under various brand names such as Cytotec, among others. Hence, the a need to write this summary about the drug. What is Misoprostol? Misoprostol is an over-the-counter medication used in the management of stomach ulcers. It…
Acute appendicitis is a common medical condition in our environment, which arises as a result of the inflammation of the appendix. When this happens, it can become filled with pus, causing pain. The pain noticed in this disease typically starts around the umbilicus (what some call the belly button) and then moves to the right…