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Dr C.Simon Ufelle

gallstones in gallbladder
Illnesses
September 29, 2022

Gallstones – Causes and Treatment

Gallstones, also known as cholelithiasis, are the presence of one or more gallstones in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ located on the right upper side of the abdomen below the liver and measures approximately 7 cm to 10 cm in length and 4 cm in width. Even…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
Illnesses
September 29, 2022

Appendicitis – Symptoms and Treatment

Appendicitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the vermiform appendix. The vermiform appendix is the anatomical name for the appendix. It means worm-like appendage.  It is the blind distal end of the large caecum (the first part of the colon) with normal tubal layers and is considered by most…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
Endometriosis
Illnesses
September 22, 2022

Endometriosis – Causes & Treatment

Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition, a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of tissues resembling endometrium (the lining of the uterus) outside the uterus. Please note that this tissue in endometriosis is not the same as endometrial tissue, but they have some features in common. The tissue responds to…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
pelvic inflammatory disease
Illnesses
September 22, 2022

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease – Symptoms & Treatment

Pelvic inflammatory disease affects the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries. It is typically an ascending infection, spreading from the lower genital tract. The female reproductive system /genital tract consists of two parts viz: the lower and upper genital tracts.  The lower or external genital tract consists of: Mons pubis. Labia…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
anterior cruciate ligament injury
Illnesses
September 22, 2022

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Anterior cruciate ligament injury is the over-stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. Athletes who participate in high-demand sports like soccer, football, and basketball are more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligaments (ACLs). ACL is one of the major ligaments that help stabilize the…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
pericardial effusion
Illnesses
September 14, 2022

Pericardial Effusion – Causes and Treatment

Pericardial effusion is said to develop when there is an excess and abnormal pericardial fluid in the pericardial space. The pericardial disease remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality, with a complex spectrum of no symptoms to severely symptomatic and life-threatening situations. Knowledge of what a normal pericardium looks…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
acute urine retention
Illnesses
September 14, 2022

Acute Urine Retention – Can You Pee When You Want?

Acute Urine Retention is a condition whereby a person cannot voluntarily pass urine despite having a full bladder. The urinary bladder is a storage reservoir for urine—a liquid containing waste products given off by the body and extracted from the bloodstream by the kidneys. The major contractile muscle of the bladder…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
diabetes
Illnesses
September 6, 2022

Diabetes – Types and Treatment

Diabetes refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose) or regulates fluids. There are 2 types of namely Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes Insipidus. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Diabetes mellitus, commonly called DM, is a chronic metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin produced…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
molar pregnancy
Illnesses
September 6, 2022

Molar Pregnancy – All You Need to Know

Molar Pregnancy is an uncommon pregnancy complication characterized by abnormal growth of trophoblasts, which are the cells that typically develop into the placenta. How does normal fertilisation happen? Fertilization is the union of a sperm nucleus of paternal origin, with an egg nucleus of maternal origin to form the primary nucleus of an…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
hemmorhoids
Illnesses
September 6, 2022

Hemorrhoids – Symptoms and Treatment

Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins in your bottom (anus).  To understand this condition, it is good to know a little about the intestines. The large intestine is divided into 4 parts: The ascending, transverse and descending and the sigmoid colons. The rectum is a chamber that begins at the end of the descending…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle