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: EPILEPSY- Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics,  Causes & Seizure Triggers,… »

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: BPH- BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors,… »

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: HEMORRHOIDS- Overview, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs… »

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: FIBROIDS- Introduction, Facts & Statistics, Types, Risk Factors, Signs &… »

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: ENDOMETRIOSIS- Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes &… »

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

Overview/Introduction CHLAMYDIA is a super common sexually transmitted infection(STIs). It is transmitted by a bacterial micro-organism. This condition can be treated by antibiotics. Untreated chlamydia can cause serious complications.    Key Facts & Statistics What is the statistical information that surrounds Chlamydia? About 3 million Americans contract Chlamydia every year. Most commonly affected age group… Read More: CHLAMYDIA-Overview/Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs &… »

PROSTATE CANCER- Overview/Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Types, Tests for Diagnosis/ Diagnostic Tests, Treatment and Management, Side Effects, Prevention

Overview PROSTATE CANCER- Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that affects the prostate glands, a part in the reproductive system, in men and people assigned male at birth(AMAB). The function of the prostate gland is to produce a fluid which mixes with semen, therefore keeping the sperm healthy for conception and pregnancy.  Prostate cancer… Read More: PROSTATE CANCER- Overview/Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes,… »

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

    Introduction General Overview About Eczema ECZEMA is a dermatological condition that makes the skin have rashes, become dry and itchy. It belongs to a group of conditions that cause skin inflammation, collectively known as dermatitis. The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis. Eczema looks different for every person, and flare-ups do… Read More: ECZEMA- Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes &… »

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

Overview ELEPHANTISIASIS is one of the neglected tropical diseases(NTDs). It is also referred to as lymphatic filariasis. Lymphatic filariasis is caused by a parasitic micro-organism known as filarial worms, which are transmitted through mosquito bites. Elephantiasis causes swelling of limbs, breasts, and genitals. Most affected individuals do not present symptoms, and if they do, it… Read More: ELEPHANTIASIS- Overview, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs… »

HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE-Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Management, Complications, Prevention

    Introduction What is Huntington’s disease? HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE is an inherited disorder that causes neurons in the brain to break down gradually and die. It is progressive and becomes worse as time goes by. This disease attacks areas of the brain that aid in regulation or control of voluntary movement and other important parts.… Read More: HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE-Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs… »