Symptoms of gluten intolerance

Symptoms of gluten intolerance

Symptoms of gluten intolerance Symptoms of gluten intolerance includes: Headache Migraine Fatigue Irritability Anaemia Skin changes Stomach pain Diarrhoea Constipation Flatulence Fatty stool Weight loss

allergy symptoms

Allergy

What is an allergy? Allergy or allergic reactions are exaggerated inappropriate responses to a harmless molecule. Allergens are molecules that are chemically inactive. There are two types of allergic responses: Early phase response: this is the immediate response when exposed to allergen and symptoms are florid. This phase lasts minutes to hours and is mediated …

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How long does a common cold last

How long does a common cold last?

So how long does a cold last? Symptoms of common colds usually  peak at 1–3 days and last between 7–10 days, although they sometimes persist for up to three weeks. When to see your doctor See your doctor if your body temperature becomes remarkably high, or you feel shivery. your symptoms persist for more than …

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peptic ulcer

Peptic Ulcer disease

Most people know at least one person who has peptic ulcer disease and the general notion is that ulcers occur when people do not eat well. Hence the general misconception that hunger causes ulcers though this is not entirely true. Peptic ulcers are deep wounds in the inner wall of the stomach or small intestine. …

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hospitals in Nigeria

Best hospitals in Nigeria

In this post, we talk about some of the best hospitals in Nigeria. Medic Drive brings you the list of the best hospitals in Nigeria. Best hospitals in Nigeria Reddington hospital Reddington hospital is part of the well-known Reddington Healthcare Group that is renowned for medical excellence which has outstanding Specialist Doctors and Surgeons. The …

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how often b12 injections

How often B12 injections should be taken

How often b12 injections are administered depends on depend on whether your vitamin b12 deficiency is linked to your diet or if the deficiency is causing any neurological issues and the type of vitamin B12 injection prescribed. Vitamin B12 injection is generally used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia. The two types of vitamins B12 …

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Fasting blood sugar levels

Fasting blood sugar levels

What does your fasting blood sugar levels tells you? The ideal blood sugar levels is less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). When your fasting blood sugar levels are between 101 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L), you are said to be prediabetic. When your blood glucose level is 126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) or higher …

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Antidote to warfarin

What is the antidote to Warfarin?

Are you looking to do warfarin reversal after taking to much warfarin? What is warfarin reversal agent? Do you want to know the what the antidote to warfarin is, this post tells you everything you need to know. What is Warfarin? Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant (a medicine that stops blood clot formation). It is …

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Tuberculosis symptoms

Tuberculosis (TB)

What is tuberculosis Tuberculosis is an airborne infection caused by the organism Mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs. Forms of TB Tb manifests in various forms. The most common form is the pulmonary tuberculosis (TB in lungs). Other forms of TB usually referred to as extrapulmonary TB ( TB in places other than the …

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