Mouth Ulcers - Canker Sores or Aphthous Stomatitis
A burning or tingling on your inner cheek, lip or tongue precedes a sore. The sore normally takes two to three days to form. They are painful round and shallow and show up in several places,
PARONYCHIA - SWELLING AROUND THE NAIL FOLD
Paronychia is a common hand infection around a fingernail that begins as cellulitis but may progress to a definite abscess. The infection is more common in women than in men, with a female-to-male ratio of 3:1.The infection can result from seemingly innocuous conditions, such as
Epistaxis- Nosebleeds- Bleeding from the Nose
Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, can be messy and even scary, but often look worse than they are. Many can be treated at home, but some do require medical care. When medical attention is needed, it is usually because of either the recurrent or severe nature of the problem.
Contraceptives- Birth Control-Family planning-Guide
Due to increased cost of living, scarcity of accomodation, resources and an overall desire to improve living standards, there is a pressing need to limit the family size at a personal and national level. To achieve this, we all, at one time or another, use a contraceptive method. But how do we know we're using what best suits us?
The Benefits of Robotic Surgery
While the first documented case of a robot-assisted surgical operation took place in 1985, the innovative da Vinci robotic surgical system was first approved for use in surgical procedures in 2000. The system has since been implemented in thousands of hospitals
Tuberculosis
Every 20 seconds, someone dies from the serious condition of tuberculosis (TB), despite the fact that it is a treatable ailment. It’s a cruel illness that affects the most vulnerable, the sick and the poor.
Ouch! A fractured Penis?
Given that there are no bones in the penis, can it really break? When you miss and hit a solid structure while erect it turns out indeed that ‘fracturing’ the penis is a possibility.
Ebola
by Dr. Karl
Worldwide, infectious diseases place a considerable burden on individuals and health care.
Incontinence –Urinary
Before I get down to describing incontinence, let me start by explaining the physiology of urinary continence. Bladder control means more than just telling yourself to wait to urinate until you get to the bathroom.
Williams syndrome
by Karl
Is William’s syndrome a blessing in disguise? People with Williams are considered a ‘Highly musical species’.