DENGUE FEVER Dengue fever is a painful mosquito-borne viral disease that can lead to a severe flu-like illness. This disease is spread by the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus that are found throughout the world. The mosquito thrives during the rainy season but can breed in water-filled cans and flower pots year-round. It is …
HYPERTHYROIDISM Hyperthyroidism refers to a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the base of the neck. The thyroid is part of the endocrine system made up of glands that produce, store and release hormones into the bloodstream so the hormones can …
HOMOCYSTINURIA Homocystinuria is a rare condition that keeps the body from breaking down and processing protein, specifically an amino acid called methionine. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein; they are organic compounds that combine to form protein Amino acids also serve as intermediates in metabolism They play a central role in sustaining the …
BOWEL OBSTRUCTION Bowel obstruction is a mechanical or functional blockage of the intestine which prevents the normal movement of the products of digestion. Mechanical obstruction happens when something physically blocks the intestine and functional obstruction results from something interrupting the coordinated system of movement of the small and large intestine, slowing or stopping the movement …
HEADACHE Headache can be referred to as a pain arising from anywhere in the region of the head and the upper neck. The tissues and structures that surround the skull or the brain is where such pain originates from. Headaches can affect anyone irrespective of age, gender, and race. Headaches may result from stress or …
MUCUS IN STOOL Mucus is a thick, sticky, jelly-like substance that protects and lubricates your delicate tissues and organs such as the colon. Mucus in the body plays a major role in how the body works. It is used to lessen the damage that may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi as well as …
MIGRAINE A migraine is a primary headache condition that is accompanied by a throbbing, painful pain usually on one side of the head. Migraine isn’t just a bad headache, it is a neurological condition with intense neurological symptoms. In rare cases, migraine attacks can affect both sides of the head. Migraine is usually triggered by …
LEPROSY (HANSEN’S DISEASE) Leprosy is a long-term bacterial infection that affects the skin, resulting in severe health consequences. Leprosy affects not just the skin, but also peripheral nerves, the eyes and the mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract If left untreated, the disease can be debilitating, resulting in muscle weakness, permanent nerve damage in …
FUNGAL MENINGITIS Fungal meningitis refers to meningitis caused by a fungal infection. Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord Most cases of meningitis are caused by a viral infection, but bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections are other causes Fungal infections can spread through the blood to the spinal …
FOOT PAIN Foot pain is a condition characterized by pain and discomfort in a specific area of the foot. The foot is a complex anatomical structure made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, multiple muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatics. There are also fat-pads in the foot to help with weight-bearing and absorbing …
