Stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. This can cause brain cells to die within minutes. It is is a very common health condition in Kenya, and worldwide. You may have come across […]
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Dental caries, commonly known as cavities, are a form of tooth decay caused by bacterial infection. Dental cavities are very common in Kenya among both children and adults due to high consumption of sugars, carbohydrates and sugary foods. Development Dental caries develop through a complex process: Risk Factors Several factors can increase the risk of
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infection that usually occurs when bacteria enter the opening of the urethra and multiply in the urinary tract. UTI is among the most common types of infections in Kenya. The urinary tract includes: Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. Symptoms
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HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a short term preventive treatment for HIV infection after potential exposure to the virus. It’s intended for emergency situations, it is not meant for regular use by people who may be exposed to HIV frequently. PEP should be initiated as soon as possible, ideally within 72 hours (3 days) after
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PrEP is the medication (antiretroviral medications/ARVS) offered to HIV negative individuals who are at a substantial ongoing risk of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. These medications work by preventing the virus from establishing a permanent infection within the body if exposure to HIV occurs. When taken consistently and correctly, PrEP has been shown to significantly
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A male looking depressed Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Globally, depression is one of the leading cause of disability. Kenya has about 1.9million depression cases. A large number of depression cases in Kenya may still be under detected and therefore undertreated. It commonly begins
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Iron Deficiency Anemia is a common type of anemia characterized by a deficiency of iron in the body, leading to a reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. It is the most common type of anemia in Kenya and in other developing countries. Iron deficiency anemia is more common in
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Many a times you find our clinics and hospitals in Kenya flocking with people presenting with complains of burning upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting etc., all these are presentations of stomach ulcers also called peptic ulcer disease (PUD). What are Stomach ulcers? These are open sores, or ulcers that develop in the lining of the
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Malaria is an acute life threatening illness spread to humans by certain types of mosquitoes, Anopheles mosquito being the most common vector for transmission in Kenya. It does not spread from person to person. It is is preventable and curable. It presents suddenly over hours or days and should be suspected on the basis of
A person experiencing a heart attack In Kenya, the major factors that contribute to complications of Uncontrolled High blood pressure. These include: Stigma Lack of awareness, Poor compliance to high blood pressure medications Lack of frequent checkups High blood pressure can damage your health in many ways if not controlled. It can seriously hurt important
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