What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease? This is actually a genital infection, a Sexually Transmitted Disease that has gone beyond the vagina spreading further upwards to affect the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes and the ovaries with serious deleterious effects on these organs. It usually arises due to Gonococcal or Chlamydial infection and can run a chronic …
There are some facts about pregnancy that you probably did not already know. There are dozens of books based on things that you can expect while being pregnant, but even if you were to read all of them there are still facts about pregnancy that you won’t know about until you actually get pregnant. You …
What is self-medication? Self-medication is when you take drugs, herbal medicines or home remedies on your own, or as a result of someone’s advice without consulting a doctor. Using self-medication to treat minor illnesses and wounds can help save healthcare costs. The main problems with self-treatment usually occur when people try and treat serious conditions …
In this post, we are going to discuss 4 tips for having a healthy pregnancy. Being pregnant is a life-changing event for not only the mother but for the baby itself. With that being said, it is imperative that every pregnant woman understands the importance of living a healthy and happy lifestyle while they are …
What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer which is also referred to as Cancer of the Prostate [ CaP] is a malignant transformation of the cells of the prostate gland into cells with the ability to proliferate uncontrollably, erode into surrounding tissues/organs, and the potential to spread to other parts of the body. It is about …
Effects of alcohol on the body Increased risk of some cancers Increased risk of liver problems like liver cirrhosis. Weight gain Bloated skin Memory problems Depression Hypertension Heart failure Erectile problems Wernicke encephalopathy
What is the meaning of IVF? The full meaning of IVF is in vitro fertilization which some people like to refer to as ”test tube baby” or ”IVF baby” is a process by which fertilization takes place in the laboratory and the fertilized egg (called an embryo) is then transferred to the womb where it …
In this post, we are going to be discussing erectile dysfunction, causes, symptoms, risk factors and treatment options The story The kissing and groping had been hot. He’d come back from work and stealthily walked into the kitchen, where she was doing the dishes, and hugged her from behind. It was an innocent hug initially, …
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is when a blood clot forms within a deep vein in the body, commonly in the deep vein of the calf area of the leg though it can also form in the pelvis and abdomen. Thrombosis is when a blood clot is formed within blood vessels (venous or arterial). This impedes …
Some patients who have restless leg syndrome can describing it as waking up and feeling like they have had a fight throughout the night. A case study He wakes up most mornings feeling tired and exhausted, more tired than he was before going to bed. Sleep for him wasn’t restorative. He wakes up feeling as …