Shingles (read herpes zoster): It is a painful condition caused by herpes zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once you had a chickenpox (and many adults have had the disease at the same point in their lives), the virus doesn’t leave your body. Instead it takes up residence in the nerves near the […]
Some women develop some painless swollen lumps on the lips of their vagina. They apply candiderm cream in vain. One of the common causes of lumps on the vagina is cysts. Cysts are blocked glands that usually swell and become painful. Cysts look like pimples and cause pain and pressure. For large and painful […]
Women under garments (read knickers or G. Strings), according to reproductive specialists, have serious dangers. Scientists say that friction caused by G. strings can transfer germs from the woman’s anus to the private parts and urethra to cause urinary track infections. Other infections G. strings transfers are candididiasis, virginal infections and cystitis urethratis. The […]
The UK specialized doctors have confirmed that Makindye West MP, Hussein Kyanjo is suffering from Dystonia, a neurological movement disorder, in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures and difficulty in talking. Kyanjo last month traveled to the UK for specialized treatment. Although Kyanjo’s disorder may be hereditary or […]
While some people are enjoying the fall weather, others are suffering from cold and flu as a result of sinusitis . Sinus are caused by a viral, bacterial or fungal infection.children as well as adults suffer from sinusitis annually. Sinusitis can be caused by colds, allergies, problems with your immune system or structural problems […]
Doctors tell us that a certain amount of vaginal discharge (mucus produced) is normal. They say that the vaginal walls and uterine cervix contain glands that produce small amounts of fluid that helps to keep the vagina clean. The fluid is usually clear or milky white and does not have a horrible smell. The […]
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) now affects an estimated 20 per cent to 30 per cent of the United States of America (USA) population. Although it is said that the women in USA are two times more likely than men to seek treatment for Irritable bowel syndrome, it is thought that men and women are affected […]
Several sex workers in East Africa are still ignoring the use of condoms despite the increasing HIV/Aids awareness campaigns in the country. Perhaps this could explain current HIV high infection rates in Uganda, Tanzania and East Africa in general. The Tanzanian National Statistics of 2007/2008 show that the country’s infection rate was over 6.5 […]
Borrowing nail cutters even from a relative is as good as having manicures in saloons whether instruments are shared and some times not cleaned properly. A simple survey run recently in Kampala will reveal that few saloons have sterilizers. Going to saloons with your own manicures set may make you seem a little arrogant, […]
Symptoms of osteomyelitis are many. They develop and stay for over a relatively some period. Acute osteomyelitis is difficult to determine because people relate it to trauma or a child falling down. The major signs of osteomyelitis include: pain in the affected bone, tenderness to pressure and arise in temperature over the infected area. […]