Year: 2021

APPENDICITIS

Appendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix. The appendix is a small, thin pouch connected to the large intestine, where poo forms. What Causes Appendicitis pain in the middle of your tummy (abdomen) that may come and go then travels to the lower right-hand side, where the appendix usually lies, and becomes constant and […]

Sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease: what is it? Also known as sickle cell anemia, sickle cell disease is a disease of the blood, specifically hemoglobin. The red blood cells are deformed and have trouble circulating in the blood and can sometimes get stuck in blood vessels 2. What causes sickle cell ? Sickle cell disease is an […]

What is nocturnal enuresis?

What is nocturnal enuresis? Nocturnal enuresis is the involuntary emission of urine during the night. It is not a disease. The only possible consequence is that the child’s self-esteem is affected. It is thus necessary to avoid making him feel guilty. Age: Nocturnal enuresis generally affects children between 5 and 10 years old. What to […]

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is an infection of the transparent membrane of the eye (the conjunctiva). Conjunctivitis can have several causes. It is usually caused by: A virus (adenovirus); A bacterium (staphylococcus, streptococcus, pneumococcus, Haemophilus); There are also conjunctivitis of allergic origin.   The symptoms of conjunctivitis are – Red, itchy, watery eyes – blurred vision, as […]