DIABETES Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body is not able to effectively use the insulin it produces. The result is an increased concentration of glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia).
OTITIS
OTITIS Acute otitis media (AOM) is an infection of the middle ear involving the eardrum .
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 […]
GLAUCOMA
GLAUCOMA Glaucoma is an eye disease responsible for a progressive and irreversible destruction of the optic nerve, most often caused by excessive pressure inside the eye.
What is high blood pressure?
What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is recorded with 2 numbers. The systolic pressure (higher number) is the force at which your heart pumps blood around your body. The diastolic pressure (lower number) is the resistance to the blood flow in the blood vessels. They’re both measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg).
Heartburn and acid reflux
Heartburn and acid reflux Heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux). If it keeps happening, it’s called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).