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nosebleed
Illnesses
December 6, 2022

Nosebleed (Epistaxis) – Causes and Treatment

Nosebleed, medically called epistaxis, is blood loss from the tissue inside the nose. This is a common occurrence and rarely a cause for concern. About 60% of people will have at least one nosebleed in their lifetime. This is one of the most common emergencies in the ENT unit. To…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
insomnia
Illnesses
December 3, 2022

Insomnia – What You Should Know

Insomnia means having problems with sleep. Sleep is an incredible part of our life when we are not conscious. It is one of our important daily routines that help reset our ability to remain focused in the wakeful period and to understand insomnia we need to have some little knowledge…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
hepatitis b viral particles
Illnesses
December 3, 2022

Hepatitis B virus infection (HBV) – Types and Treatment

Hepatitis B virus infection is a worldwide healthcare problem, especially in developing areas. It is a vaccine-preventable, potentially life-threatening liver infection that is spread through blood, semen and vaginal fluids. HBV is 50-100 times more infectious than HIV with several modes of transmission. Globally, it is estimated that about 2 billion…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
pregnancy
Illnesses
December 2, 2022

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Pregnancy

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection with a global prevalence and currently has no cure or vaccine. Women living with HIV who become pregnant or who acquire the virus during pregnancy are at risk of both maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality mainly if the virus is poorly controlled.  Furthermore,…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
Illnesses
November 25, 2022

Chlamydia Infections – Symptoms and Treatment

Chlamydia is non-motile, intracellular bacteria that require the host cell to replicate and depending on a multitude of adaptive strategies overcome antibacterial responses and successfully establish infection. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Because chlamydia often doesn’t cause symptoms, many people who have chlamydia are…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
dizziness
Illnesses
November 25, 2022

Dizziness – Types, Causes, and Treatment

Dizziness is an imprecise term commonly used by patients to describe 2 conditions viz: lightheadedness (faintness, giddiness) and Vertigo, a sensation of motion or spinning that is often described as dizziness. Several conditions can cause dizziness because balance involves several parts of the body. The brain gets input about movement…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
obesity
Illnesses
November 25, 2022

Obesity Epidemic – A Weighty Health Concern

Obesity is a global and complex public health concern associated with reduced life expectancy, a risk factor for a range of chronic diseases, viz (cardiovascular, liver, respiratory diseases, Diabetes (type 2) and some cancers)also obesity has a great impact on the mental health of the individual and this significantly affects their daily lives as…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
pneumonia
Illnesses
November 18, 2022

Pneumonia – An Overview

Pneumonia is a lower respiratory lung infection that causes an acute inflammation of one or both lungs, typically due to a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection.  The tiny air sacs, called the alveoli, inside the lungs get filled with fluid or pus thus causing symptoms such as coughing, chest pain,…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
cause of amebiasis
Illnesses
November 16, 2022

Amebiasis – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Amebiasis occurs worldwide but is predominantly seen in developing countries with inadequate sanitation and increased fecal contamination of water supplies. The principal source of infection is ingestion of water or food contaminated by feces containing Entamoeba histolytica cysts (E. Histolytica for short). Travelers to developing countries can acquire amebiasis when visiting endemic regions. …
Dr C.Simon Ufelle