Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression is moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs within the first 3 months after delivery. Causes The exact causes of postpartum depression are unknown. Changes in hormone levels …
FOOD POISONING Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms including viruses, parasites, bacteria or their toxins are the most common causes of food poisoning. Food poisoning is not usually serious and most people get better a few days without treatment. But in some cases, some people may need to go …
DIARRHOEA Diarrhoea is an illness in which the body’s solid waste is more liquid than usual and comes out of the body more often. Diarrhea is one of the most common health complaints. It can range from a mild, temporary condition, to a potentially life-threatening one. Globally, there an estimated 2 billion cases of diarrheal …
Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis is an infection that is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. The parasite is found in undercooked meat, especially venison, pork, and lamb, and can also be found in cat feces. It can also reach the human body through contaminated water. Toxoplasmosis carries serious implications, often proving fatal. It can also cause serious birth …
Arthritis surgery Arthritis is inflammation in the joints which causes pain and stiffness that worsens with age. Although arthritis cannot be cured, several treatments can manage the condition like medications, and rest among others. In cases where these treatments don’t work, surgery can be an effective option. Arthritis surgery types There are different types of …
HEART ARRHYTHMIA A heart arrhythmia is a group of a condition characterized by an unusual heart rhythm- the heart may beat too slow, beat too fast or be irregular. This anomaly may be due to the improper condition of the electrical signals that coordinate heartbeat. When the heartbeat faster than appropriate about 100 beats per …
COMMON COLD The common cold is a viral infection that affects the upper respiratory tract. The common cold primarily affects the nose but can also affect the throat, sinuses, and The common cold and influenza are both respiratory illnesses but the two conditions are caused by different viruses. Those affected by cold have symptoms that …
CHOLEDOCHAL CYST Choledochal cysts are rare, congenital enlargement or dilation of the bile ducts. The bile ducts are a series of slender ducts that carry digestive juices called bile from the liver to the gallbladder. The bile ducts collect the bile from the liver (where it is made), drains it into the gallbladder and finally …
Adrenal Gland Disorder The adrenal glands are small hat-shaped organs that are found on top of the kidneys. They are endocrine glands that produce various hormones that are essential to the function of the body, such as cortisol, aldosterone, androgens, and adrenaline. Adrenal glands disorders are characterized by abnormal production of hormones. Too little or …
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TRAVELERS DIARRHEA Travelers diarrhea is a digestive tract disorder that is caused by eating food and water contaminated by feces. This condition can happen anytime during a trip, or even after the person gets home. The risk of getting the condition is higher when traveling to places where hygiene and sanitation standards are poor. The …
