Monthly Archives: October 2024

TOOTH DECAY AND CAVITIES- Background Information, Current Trends & Data,   Potential Risk Factors, Factors That Contribute, Types,  Manifestations & Indicators, Evaluation Techniques, Approaches to Treatment & Care, Possible Consequences, Preventive Measures

Background Information Tooth decay, also known as dental caries, is a common oral health issue caused by the demineralization of tooth enamel due to acids produced by bacteria. It can occur in people of all ages and can lead to pain, infection, and even tooth loss if left untreated. Areas of tooth decay lead to… Read More »

MONKEY POX VIRUS- Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Causes & Methods of Transmission, Signs & Symptoms,  Diagnostic Procedures & Tests, Treatment and Management, Complications, Prevention

  Introduction What is Mpox? Monkey pox or Mpox is an infectious disease caused by a virus which is transmitted to humans by infected animals and can also be transmitted from an infected human to a uninfected individual through close physical contact. It causes flu-like symptoms (fever and chills) and a rash.   Currently, there… Read More »

SEIZURES- Overview, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Types, Stages, Diagnostic Procedures & Tests, Differential Diagnosis, Treatment and Management, Complications, Prevention

  Overview SEIZURES A seizure is a surge of an abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There are several forms of seizures, which are classified into two broad classes. Outward effects of a seizure may vary from unregulated shaky movements to a subtle momentary loss of awareness, among other features. Seizures, medically, are studied or… Read More »

EPILEPSY- Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics,  Causes & Seizure Triggers, Signs & Symptoms, Types,  Diagnostic Tests & Procedures, Treatment and Management, Prevention

Introduction Epilepsy is a brain disorder where the nerve cells do not signal properly, therefore causing seizures. Seizures can be defined as unregulated bursts of electrical activities that alter the sensations, emotions, behavior, awareness, and movement of muscles. In epilepsy, repeated seizures occur as a result of damaged brain cells producing abnormal electrical signals. When… Read More »

BPH- BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Types, Diagnostic Procedures & Tests, Treatment and Management, Complications, Prevention

BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA Introduction on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia BPH or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia also known as Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is a medical condition that affects men and people assigned male at birth (AMAB) and is characterized by proliferation of cells of the prostate gland, making it to become enlarged. The prostate is a small gland,… Read More »

HEMORRHOIDS- Overview, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Types, Tests for Diagnosis/ Diagnostic Tests, Treatment and Management, Complications, Prevention

  Overview A general introduction on hemorrhoids What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids, also referred to as piles, are swollen, enlarged veins which form inside and outside of the rectum and anus. They can be painful, uncomfortable and cause per rectal bleeding. Every person is born with hemorrhoids but they do not cause us any trouble until… Read More »

FIBROIDS- Introduction, Facts & Statistics, Types, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnostic Procedures, Treatment & Management, Complications, Preventive Measures, Fibroids & Cancer, Pregnancy

Introduction What are uterine fibroids? Fibroids, are growths that are made of muscle and tissue, and they are formed in or on the walls of the uterus in women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB). They can grow as either single or multiple growths; one growth (single nodule) or multiple growths (clusters). These clusters… Read More »

ENDOMETRIOSIS- Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes & Theories for Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Types, Tests for Diagnosis/ Diagnostic Tests, Differential Diagnosis, Treatment and Management, Complications, Prevention

Introduction ENDOMETRIOSIS- A Chronic Gynaecologic Disease Women of reproductive age are at a risk of suffering from several health conditions that affect their reproduction and reproductive capacity. Endometriosis is a common, painful condition that can affect daily activities of women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB). Apart from fertility issues, endometriosis can cause painful,… Read More »