SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STDs) Sexually transmitted diseases, also referred to as sexually transmitted infections are infections that are majorly spread by sexual contact, especially vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Some STDs can spread through non-sexual contact such as through the use of unsterilized drug needles, from mother to infant during childbirth and breastfeeding, and blood …
LUNG CANCER Lung cancer is a type of cancer arising from the lungs. This type of cancer is marked by uncontrolled cell growth in the lung tissues. The lungs are a pair of spongy organs on either side of the chest that takes in oxygen when you inhale and release carbon dioxide when we exhale. …
Ankle Brachial Index The ankle-brachial index is a simple, non-invasive procedure that is used to check for peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The disease causes arteries to narrow and restricts blood flow to the limbs. It usually leads to leg pain while walking and also increases the risk of suffering a heart attack or a stroke. …
BURSITIS Bursitis is the inflammation, swelling or irritation of a bursa. There exist about 160 bursae in the human body. A bursa is a sac filled with lubricating fluid which forms under the skin, found over the joints. They usually act as a cushion between areas where tendons and muscles slide across bone. The lubrication …
LIVER TUMOR A liver tumor is the abnormal growth of cells on or in the liver. The liver is the largest internal organ of our body. It aids in metabolism, digestion, immunity, and storage of essential nutrients within the body. The liver is an essential part of the body, without the functions, the tissues in …
Is Air Travel Safe for an Infant? One concern after giving birth is whether you can travel with your new-born baby. Travel in most cases is fine, and you can take the baby with you in the car to most places, provided you keep them warm and attend to them regularly. However, there’s one question …
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HEMORRHAGE (BLEEDING) Hemorrhage also knew as bleeding is the loss of blood from the circulatory system or the escape of blood from the blood vessels into the surrounding tissue. Bleeding can be internally and externally or visible. In internal bleeding, blood leaks from blood vessels inside the body such as the liver or spleen, while …
FRECKLES Freckles are clusters or aggregation of cells containing melanin, the normal skin pigment. Freckles are easily visible on people with a fair complexion but can appear on all skin tones Freckles are mostly found on the face but can appear on any skin exposed to the sun such as the arms or shoulders. Freckles …
DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER (DID) Dissociative identity disorder is a mental condition marked by at least two distinct identities, or personal states, that alternatively take control over an individual. It was formerly known as multiple personality disorder. An individual that suffers from this disorder has a main personality or primary identity that may appear passive, dependent, …
DIABETES INSIPIDUS Diabetes insipidus is a rare disorder that causes an imbalance of water in the body, resulting in intense thirst and excretion of a large amount of dilute urine. Diabetes insipidus doesn’t result in kidney failure or lead to dialysis as the kidney still retains its job of filtering blood. However, it can result …
