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Latest articleHydrocephalus: what you need to knowHydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid in the brain. The excess fluid puts pressure on the brain, which can damage it. Hydrocephalus occurs when fluid in the…
Good to knowLet’s talk about choleraCholera is an epidemic intestinal disease caused by ingestion of a bacteria called Vibrio cholerae. Within days following the infestation, violent diarrhoea…
Good to knowAppendicitisAppendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix. The appendix is a small, thin pouch connected to the large intestine, where poo forms. What Causes…
Health tipsLemon and its health benefitsLemon and its benefits Lemonis mostly made of water and vitamins. Very low in sugar (3.1 g of carbohydrates/100 g, compared to 8 to 10 g for most other…
Chronic diseasesSickle cell diseaseSickle 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…
Good to knowHepatitis CHepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through…
Good to know · ChildrenWhat 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…
Good to know · Older peopleBack painBack Pain Back pain is very common and usually improves within a few weeks or months. Pain in the lower back (lumbago) is particularly common, although it can…
Dr Kelly's minute · Children“Doctor, my son wets the bed”Bedwetting is common and often runs in families. It can be upsetting, but most children and young people will grow out of it. See a GP or school nurse for…
Good to know · Older peopleProstate cancerProstate cancer is the most common cancer in men. It usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs for many years. Symptoms of prostate cancer Symptoms of…
Good to knowConjunctivitisConjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is an infection of the transparent membrane of the eye (the conjunctiva). Conjunctivitis can have several causes. It is usually…
Chronic diseasesDiabetesDIABETES 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…
Good to know · Older peopleGlaucomaGLAUCOMA Glaucoma is an eye disease responsible for a progressive and irreversible destruction of the optic nerve, most often caused by excessive pressure…
Good to knowHeartburn and acid refluxHeartburn 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…
Good to know · ChildrenOtitisOTITIS Acute otitis media (AOM) is an infection of the middle ear involving the eardrum . Symptoms of otitis in children : The signs can be misleading…
Chronic diseases · Older peopleWhat 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…
Dr Kelly's minuteBad breathJunior is going through a tragedy. At his young age, he can no longer make friends. He isolates himself from others. His mouth odor is the problem. His mother…
Good to know · ChildrenCan children keep going to school despite Covid-19?Patrick, a form three student , has just been tested positive for COVID-19 and wonders if he will be able to attend school without interruption. Patrick: Hello…
Dr Kelly's minute · ChildrenDiarrhea in childrenChildren's snack choices do not always get enough attention from parents. Some parents give money to the pupil to buy snacks at school. The conditions under…
Dr Kelly's minute“Doctor, my head hurts”Papitou takes a minute to ask the doctor a question. He would like to understand how to succeed in killing a pain. Read the following. Papitou: Doctor, I feel…
Good to knowMalariaMalaria is an infectious disease caused by parasites of the class Plasmodium, transmitted by the bite of a mosquito called the female anopheles. This disease…
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