BREAST FEEDING PROBLEM; BREAST INFECTION
Breast infection in a nursing mother can follow a blockage/plug in the milk passage or a crack in the nipple. Breast infection in a...
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COMMON BREASTFEEDING PROBLEMS
In the first 3 days, the mother produces thick yellow milk called colostrum. In the first 3 days, the mother produces thick yellow m...
CONVULSION AND SEIZURES IN ADULT
Convulsion is an abnormal uncontrollable jerky movement of the body. It may involve the whole body or just a part e.g., the eyes, ha...
FEVER IN ADULT
This means a high body temperature, more than 37.40C This means a high body temperature, more than 37.40C Common causes in adults in...
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
These are illnesses that are passed between people through sexual contact. Many diseases fall under this group. The common ones incl...
HOW TO USE MALE CONDOM PROPERLY
Condoms are elastic materials made from latex. They are safe, effective, and affordable. The male condom is more readily available,...
HAVE I GOT URINARY INFECTION?
Urine infection means presence of infection in the urine and urine passages (bladder, urethra, kidneys). What you may notice You may...
DIET ADVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH HYPERTENSION
Hypertension means a high blood pressure, more than 140/90 mmhg measured on at least 2 occasions. A change in your diet and regular...
DIETARY ADVICE FOR CONTROL OF DIABETES
A change in diet is important to achieve control of blood sugar for people diagnosed with diabetes and those at risk of having diabe...
CONSTIPATION IN ADULTS
Constipation means passage of hard stool or reduction in frequency of stooling What you may notice Hard stool Stooling less than usu...
LOW BACK PAIN: CAUSES AND TREATMENT
Characterized by pain or discomfort in the lower back or waist What may have caused it Strain of muscles of the back e.g. in people...
ANKLE SPRAIN: WHAT YOU CAN DO
It occurs when ligaments (elastic cords that hold a joint together) are overstretched or torn. Ankle sprain can occur when the ankle...