TETANUS TOXOID

Tetanus Toxoid is used to prevent tetanus (also known as lockjaw). Tetanus is a serious illness that causes convulsions (seizures) and severe muscle spasms that can be strong enough to cause bone fractures of the spine. Tetanus causes death in 30 to 40 percent of cases. Immunization against tetanus is recommended for all infants 6 […]

IMMUNOGLOBULIN

An immunoglobulin test measures the level of certain immunoglobulins, or antibodies, in the blood. Antibodies are proteins made by the immune system to fight antigens, such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins. The body makes different immunoglobulins to combat different antigens. For example, the antibody for chickenpox isn’t the same as the antibody for mononucleosis. Sometimes, […]

ANIMAL BITE

Numerous animal species have the potential to bite humans; however the most important are those arising from snakes, dogs, cats and monkeys. Animal bites can get infected if they’re not checked and treated quickly. Always seek medical advice if you have been bitten by an animal and the bite has broken the skin. Animals have […]

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

The most common types of STDs in includes chlamydia, genital warts, genital herpes, gonorrhoea, (among the treatable ones), but also hepatitis B&C, syphilis and HIV (among the incurable and/or very severe ones). Then there are also various other STD infections of the urinary tract and the genitals which can cause annoying symptoms but are easy […]

RASHES AND ALLERGY

Skin rashes can occur from a variety of factors, including infections, heat, allergens, immune system disorders and medications. One of the most common skin disorders that causes a rash is atopic dermatitis (ay-TOP-ik dur-muh-TI-tis), also known as eczema. Atopic dermatitis is an ongoing (chronic) condition that makes skin red and itchy. Most often it appears […]

BACK PAIN

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work, and it is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people have back pain at least once. Fortunately, you can take measures to prevent or relieve most back pain episodes. If prevention fails, simple home treatment and proper […]

HEADACHE WARNING SIGNS

Headaches are extremely common. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO)Trusted Source estimates that nearly half of adults the world over will have a headache at some point this year. Headaches usually go away without causing further problems. Even many chronic headaches, such as migraines and cluster headaches, aren’t considered signs of more severe, underlying problems. They may need to be […]

EYE PAIN

Eye pain is a catch-all phrase to describe discomfort on, in, behind or around the eye. The pain can be unilateral or bilateral — in other words, you can experience right eye pain, left eye pain, or the discomfort can affect both eyes. There’s no evidence that right eye pain occurs more frequently than left […]

SKIN CUTS AND ABRASIONS

Skin is the largest organ of the human body. It is soft to allow movement, but tough enough to resist breaking or tearing. It varies in texture and thickness from one part of the body to the next. It consists of two main layers – the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis refers to the […]

EAR PAIN

Otitis externa is a condition that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) of the external ear canal. Otitis externa is often referred to as “swimmer’s ear” because repeated exposure to water can make the ear canal more vulnerable to inflammation. Symptoms of otitis externa include: ear pain, which can be severe itchiness in the ear canal a […]