Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease (CAD) restricts blood flow in the arteries supplying blood to the heart. It occurs when factors like plaque buildup hinder blood flow, increasing the risk of a heart attack. Early detection and treatment of CAD are crucial, as they significantly reduce the risk of heart attack and other complications….
Brain Disorders Brain disorders can have various causes, such as illness, genetics, or injury. Each has different risks, diagnoses, and treatments. What are brain disorders? Your brain serves as the central control centre for your body’s functions, and damage to it can profoundly affect your health and well-being. Brain disorders encompass various conditions and disabilities…
Body Piercings and Tattoos What are piercings and tattoos? Piercing and tattooing are widely embraced forms of body art. Piercing involves a professional using a needle to create a hole in the body, into which jewellery is inserted. Tattoos, on the other hand, are made by injecting ink into the dermis layer of the skin…
Blood Cell Disorders What are blood cell disorders? Blood cell disorders refer to conditions where there are abnormalities or dysfunctions in red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets, which are essential components involved in various vital functions of the body. Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen to organs and tissues. White blood…
Joint pain What is joint pain? Joints are the parts of your body where your bones meet. Joints allow the bones of your skeleton to move. Joints include shoulders, hips, elbows, knees. Joint pain refers to discomfort, aches, and soreness in any of the body’s joints. Joint pain is a common complaint.Sometimes, joint pain is…
Typhoid Fever What is typhoid fever? Typhoid fever is a serious bacterial infection that easily spreads through contaminated water and food. Along with high fever, it can cause abdominal pains, headache, and loss of appetite. Typhoid fever may also be referred to as typhoid. With treatment, most people make a full recovery. But untreated typhoid…
Tuberculosis What is tuberculosis?Tuberculosis (TB), is a highly infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.5 million people died from the disease in 2020. A bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes TB. A variety of TB strains exist, and some of these have become resistant to medication. How can you contract TB?…
Trachoma Trachoma (inclusion conjunctivitis) is a bacterial eye infection caused by chlamydia trachomatis. Trachoma occurs especially under conditions of poverty, overcrowding, or poor sanitation and is often complicated by other eye infections of bacterial origin. When it is untreated, trachoma can result in irreversible blindness. Even though the bacteria commonly infect the genital area, it causes…
Sleeping Sickness What is African sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis)? African sleeping sickness, also known as trypanosomiasis and human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), is a parasitic infection carried by tsetse, also known as tsetse flies. There are two versions of the condition, each native to different regions of sub-Saharan Africa and caused by slightly different parasites. The tsetse…
Skin Disorders Skin disorders, such as acne and eczema, vary greatly in symptoms and severity. They can be temporary or permanent and may be painless or painful. Some can be life threatening. List of skin disorders Acne Cold sore Blister Hives Actinic keratosis Rosacea Carbuncle Latex allergy This condition is considered a medical emergency. This…