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acute stress disorder
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November 16, 2022

Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) – What You Should Know

Acute stress disorder can develop as a result of painful recollections even brief ones. Stress is the result of a conscious or unconscious feeling or thought resulting from a traumatic event or pressure placed upon a person mentally or physically that seems to have overwhelmed their physical or mental capabilities. Stress…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
herpes simplex virus
Illnesses
November 11, 2022

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infection

Herpes Simplex virus (HSV) infections are part of the 8 herpes viral infection family that affects humans Viz: S/N HERPES TYPE  COMMON NAME INFECTION CAUSED 1 Human Herpes 1 Herpes simplex virus type 1 Herpes labialis Genital Herpes 2 Human Herpes 2 Herpes simplex virus type 2 Genital Herpes 3…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
ingrown toenail
Illnesses
November 10, 2022

Ingrown toenail – Causes and Treatment

Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis (Hidden nail) or unguis incarnates is a common nail disease. It is a very painful condition that results when either the nail grows in such a way that the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh or the toe skin…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
Febrile Seizures
Illnesses
November 2, 2022

Febrile Seizures – Types, Symptoms and Treatment

Febrile seizures, also called febrile convulsions, are the most common childhood seizure disorder associated with an elevated temperature. The term "seizure" is often used interchangeably with “convulsion."  The exact pathophysiology of febrile seizures is not clearly understood but it is believed to be due to an abnormal electrical discharge that occurs…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
cataracts
Illnesses
November 2, 2022

Cataracts – Causes, Symptoms and Management

Cataracts is a condition whereby the eye lens becomes cloudy. What’s the importance of the lens? The lens of the eye is a double convex, relatively acellular (not made up of cells or divided into cells), optically transparent intraocular structure that with the cornea serves to transmit light to the retina with minimal light…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
glaucoma
Illnesses
October 26, 2022

Glaucoma – Symptoms and Treatment

Glaucoma is a leading cause of reversible blindness, often called the ‘silent blinder’ because there are no noticeable symptoms in the early stages; so early detection and treatment are key to preventing vision loss. Little knowledge of the anatomy of the eye will help elucidate what happens in Glaucoma. There…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
chest pain
Illnesses
October 26, 2022

Chest Pain – Possible Causes and When to Worry

Chest pain is one of the most common symptoms for which adults seek the care of a physician. It generally originates from one of the following organs in the chest viz: Heart.  Lung. Oesophagus. From the components of the chest wall. Skin. Muscle. Bone.  Occasionally, organs near the chest can…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle