URINARY INCONTINENCE Urinary incontinence is an uncontrolled involuntary leakage of urine. It can also be referred to as a loss of bladder control. The condition is common and distressing and may have a large impact on the quality of life. This is because many people with the condition are afraid to do normal activity as …
MIGRAINE Migraine is a prevalent neurological disorder. Labeled as the third most pervasive disease, it is also sixth most disabling disease in the whole world. It has the ability to drive a person crazy anytime and anywhere and won’t allow him to work or function normally. The majority of patients experience it once or twice …
Overview Thalassaemias are inherited blood disorders which cause the body to make fewer healthy red blood cells and less haemoglobin (an iron-rich protein in red blood cells). The two major types of thalassaemia are alpha- and beta thalassaemia. The most severe form of alpha thalassaemia is known as alpha thalassaemia major or hydrops fetalis, while …
EDWARD’S SYNDROME Edward’s syndrome is a rare but serious genetic disorder in babies that causes a wide range of severe medical problem. The majority of people with this syndrome die within the fetal stage or shortly after being born. Some babies with less severe types do survive beyond a year, and very rarely they survive …
CONGENITAL PULMONARY AIRWAY MALFORMATION (CPAM) Congenital pulmonary airway malformation is a rare defect characterized by a cystic mass of abnormal lung tissue in a baby during pregnancy. This mass varies in size and may change in appearance during the pregnancy. They can be solid or filled with fluid. In most cases, this abnormal tissue …
Tension Headaches: Everything You Need to Know Tension headaches are the most common type of headaches It causes pain in your head and neck and behind your eyes. The pain can be mild, moderate, or severe. It also feels like a tight band around your forehead. Causes of tension headaches There’s no exact known cause of tension …
SWEAT AROUND YOUR VAGINA Who doesn’t dread a sweaty body y’all? That swampy feeling in the summer especially around bust and pits is utterly annoying. Moreover, women have to combat vaginal sweating. Some ladies get worried about their vagina sweating. But is vaginal sweating normal or is it something to worry about? Here’s the entire …
HOW SHOULD A DOCTOR EXAMINE THE SKIN The skin is the largest organ in the body and is sensitive to a variety of conditions. Doctors recommend getting skin checked once a year as skin conditions are the first sign of trouble for many serious medical problems. The ability to accurately identify and classify a range …
DYSLEXIA Dyslexia is a common learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to read, write and spell. According to The International Dyslexia Association, dyslexia is marked by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. This may be due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate …
How to wean your baby from a pacifier There are many approaches to pacifier weaning. Here are some tried-and-true suggestions from BabyCenter parents: Go cold turkey You’re the parent and you have the power to take the pacifier away – at least that’s the theory. If you think the best approach with your child (and …
