Overview Life Threatening Diseases: Diseases which can threaten the life of an individual are referred to as life threatening diseases. Such diseases can affect different organs or systems of the body and how often do they require advanced medical treatment facilities and change of lifestyles for them to be curbed or managed. In this article,…
Cervicitis is used to describe all inflammation of the cervix. Menses, which entails shedding of the uterine endometrial lining, is one of the reproductive processes a woman undergoes. The cervix as a structure is responsible for holding the existing endometrial surface while correctly timing the shedding of the subsequent surface. When the cervix is inflamed however, this brings about various side effects, symptoms or even pain.
Chikungunya is a viral disease stemming from a virus called Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) that is of the Alphavirus genus of the Togaviridae family. The word ‘Chikungunya’ comes from a Makonde word. The Makonde are the inhabitants of Tanzania and Mozambique who speak that language, and it translates too; “that which bends up.” This is a term used to describe the position that people with extreme pain in their joints take up.
Overview Gastritis is perhaps the most common condition that affects people without any geographical intolerance. It is a condition which is associated with the swelling of the stomach inner lining thus leading to discomfort, pain and other related digestive complications. For instance, if this problem is left untreated, it can have dire health consequences. Focus…
Flu, or influenza, is a common respiratory illness caused by the flu virus.
