The Eyes Don’t Lie: Catching Health Issues Early with Routine Eye Checkups
Bola had been experiencing blurry vision for weeks, but she assumed it was due to her long hours on the computer. However, during a routine eye checkup, her optometrist discovered that her blurry vision was a symptom of diabetes. The optometrist referred her to a general practitioner, and Bola was able to receive prompt medical […]
The Power of Prevention: Why Routine Medical Checkups Are Essential for Your Health
Linda was always busy with work and rarely took a break. She started experiencing headaches, which she ignored, thinking it was stress-related, and took painkillers to relieve them, but they persisted. One day, while at work, she collapsed and had to be rushed to the hospital. She was diagnosed with a stroke from severe hypertension. […]
Sudden Cardiac Death
The sun was shining, and the birds were chirping as Sarah walked through her local park, enjoying the fresh air and exercise. Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her chest, and everything went black. Passersby rushed to her aid, but it was too late. Sarah had experienced sudden cardiac death, which affects thousands of […]
Breast Abscess: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Samantha was a 34-year-old mother of two who had been breastfeeding her youngest child for three months. One day, she noticed a painful lump in her breast, which quickly became swollen and red. She was scared and unsure of what was happening to her. After consulting with her doctor, she was diagnosed with a breast […]
Dangers of Skin Bleaching
Amelia had always felt insecure about her dark skin. Growing up, she had been teased and bullied for it, and as she got older, the pressure to conform to what she thought was “western beauty standards” only increased. One day, she stumbled upon an online forum where people were raving about the benefits of skin […]
Skin changes not to ignore
Jenny had always been proud of her clear, glowing skin. She never had to deal with acne in her teenage years and barely used makeup to cover up blemishes. However, one day, she noticed a small spot on her forehead that wouldn't go away. It didn't itch or hurt, but it was there, and it […]
Preventing Water-Borne Diseases
Ola was feeling unwell. She had been experiencing stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea for the past few days. She had been drinking water from the nearby river, as she could not access clean water. Ola had contracted a water-borne disease, and her health was deteriorating. She needed medical attention. What are water-borne diseases? Water-borne diseases […]
Understanding Down Syndrome
Megan is a cheerful 6-year-old girl with beautiful almond-shaped eyes and a contagious smile. She loves to play dress-up and dance to music with her friends. In addition, she has Down syndrome, a genetic condition that affects her development and learning abilities. What is Down Syndrome? Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the […]
AIDS and Tuberculosis
Ngozi coughed as she walked into the hospital, feeling weak and dizzy. She had lost a lot of weight recently and was always tired. Her doctor ran some tests and broke the devastating news- she had AIDS and tuberculosis. The Connection between AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a disease caused by […]
Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Multiple drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a type of tuberculosis that is resistant to at least two of the most potent antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis – rifampicin and isoniazid. Causes of MDR-TB MDR-TB is […]