SCIATICA

Sciatica is when the sciatic nerve, running from the lower back through your hips and buttocks down to your feet is irritated or compressed.The differentiating mark of Sciatica is that the pain radiates from the lower back to the buttocks and down the back of your leg. It follows a typical path and pain can…

Iron Deficiency Anaemia

Iron Deficiency Anemia or lack of iron occurs either through blood loss or during pregnancy. There is a decrease in haemoglobin; the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to your body tissues. CAUSES   Inadequate intake of iron through diet 2. Blood loss during menstruation in women of childbearing age. 3. Pregnancy 4. Blood loss through…

Peptic Ulcers

Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach or upper part of the small intestines and occurs when the protective mucus lining the stomach becomes damaged.Duodenal or Gastric ulcers also known as Peptic ulcers if left untreated or properly managed can develop into a more serious problem causing bleeding, perforation…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder affecting the neuro-developmental disorder. It affects children and adults causing hyperactive and impulsive behaviours. ADHD is diagnosed at childhood and can also be diagnosed in adults. ADHD may cause relationship problems, difficulty in learning and low self esteem in children. ADHD causes is unknown but…