Measles: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects children under 5 years of age. It remains a leading cause of p...
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Pre-eclampsia: What You Should Know
Pre-eclampsia or toxemia in pregnancy is a potentially severe complication of pregnancy. It occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy and i...
HOW TO QUIT SMOKING
Cigarette contains nicotine which makes it addictive, so the desire to stop needs to be backed by a deliberate effort When you stop...
PNEUMONIA: What you should know
Pneumonia refers to infection of the lung. The lung is the organ that receives the air we breathe in. Pneumonia refers to infection...
ACCIDENTAL POISONING AT HOME: IMMEDIATE CARE
It is a common home accident. Most cases of accidental poisoning occur in children between the age of 1-5 years. This occurs when an...
TYPHOID Infection: What you should know
It is also called enteric fever, and is caused by bacterium called salmonella… It is also called enteric fever, and is caused...
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...
Abruption of the Placenta
Introduction Abruption is an English word meaning separation of part of something from its main body. Placental abruption therefore...
SNAKE BITE: WHAT TO DO
Snakebite should not be treated at home, please take the bitten person to the hospital Not all snake bites are venomous (release ven...
WHY DO I SNORE SO LOUD
Snoring may sometimes be associated with sleep apnea (intermittent cessation of breathing) which is dangerous Snoring occurs when a...
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...
COMMON CAUSES OF CHEST PAIN
Chest pain is a common symptom with several possible causes. Chest pain is a common symptom with several possible causes. Common cau...