ANTHRAX
Anthrax is a bacterial disease that is spread from animals to humans. If not treated early, it can be a deadly disease. It is caused...
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BLOOD DISCHARGE FROM A BABY’S VAGINA: SCARY BUT…
A newborn girl may have little bloody discharge from her vagina. A newborn girl may have little bloody discharge from her vagina. Th...
HOW TO MANAGE COLD OR FLU AT HOME
Common cold is caused by viruses, and is common especially during the raining season What you may notice: o Running nose...
SAFETY MEASURES FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN
– Get enough rest, at least 8 hours a day – Keep a good hygiene – Do not cover your baby bump with seat belt Eat r...
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IN PREGNANCY
A measured blood pressure is high when it is above 140/90 mm hg. A measured blood pressure is high when it is above 140/90 mm hg. If...
REDUCTION IN BABY KICK
What you perceive may be a kick, a roll or flutter. The kicks are usually more in the afternoon and evening; remember your baby slee...
ANAL ITCHING
Also called itchy anus, pruritus ani; can both be embarrassing and debilitating sometimes leading to wounds around the anus. Also ca...
IS MY TEMPERATURE REALLY HIGH
Fever means high body temperature. The normal body temperature is between 36.6 and 37.40Celsius. When the measured body temperature...
Appendicitis
Definition This refers to the inflammation of the appendix as a result of an infection. The appendix is a part of the intestine that...
LEG SWELLING IN PREGNANCY: SHOUD I BE WORRIED?
The hormones of pregnancy make a woman to retain water. The water can accumulate in the hands, face or more often in the legs The ho...
Tetanus: What you should know
Tetanus is an infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani. When these bacteria enter the body, they produce a toxin that...
ALCOHOL INTAKE AND ABUSE
Alcohol is the most used addictive substance. It is found in beer, wines, rums etc. What alcohol does to the body Effect on heart an...