HUMAN PAPILOMA VIRUS (HPV) OVERVIEW
HPV which stands for Human Papiloma Virus is a viral infection and it is the most common sexually transmitted infection that is passed between people through skin-to-skin contact. It is…
DIABETES INSIPIDUS: TYPES AND CAUSES
Diabetes insipidus should not be confused with diabetes mellitus (DM) which results from insulin deficiency or resistance leading to high blood glucose also called blood sugar. Diabetes insipidus and diabetes…
IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION (IVF) OVERVIEW
In-vitro (lab) fertilization (conception).in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a common infertility treatment which helps with fertilization, embryo development, and implantation,to aid conception.IVF is an assisted reproductive technology(ART). it is the process…
CAUSES, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF STOMACH ULCER
What is stomach/gastric ulcer? The stomach is a muscular bag that contains powerful gastric juices containing enzymes and hydrochloric acid.However, stomach ulcer is an open sore on the lining of…
HEMORRHOIDS (PILE, HEMORRHOIDAL DISEASE)
OVERVIEWHemorrhoids, also known as pile, similar to varicose veins are swollen veins in the lower part of the anus and rectum. Mostly, during defecation the walls of these blood vessels…
UNDERSTANDING HERNIA
Hernia is when an organ or tissue breaks through the weak spot or organ encapsulating it. A hernia are most common in the abdomen. For instance, the bowel loop breaks…
APPENDICITIS: SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, AND TREATMENT
What is appendicitis?The appendix is a 3 1/2-inch-long tube of tissue that extends from the large intestine at the right side of the abdomen. Studies suggest that appendix serves as…