Health Conditions Articles - Page 3 of 8

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Stroke

A stroke, sometimes called a ‘brain attack’, occurs when blood flow and oxygen to an area of the brain are cut off.

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Gingivitis

Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease that causes irritation, redness, and swelling.

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Abdominal bloating?

Abdominal bloating occurs when the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with air or gas.

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Colonoscopy?

Colorectal or colon cancer is among the top three cancers for both men and women in South Africa, although it is more prevalent among men.

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Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis that affects the lungs.

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), better known as “spastic colon,” is a condition of the large intestine (colon).

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Sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the cessation of airflow during sleep, preventing air from entering the lungs due to an obstruction.

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How can eye injuries be prevented?

Injuries to the eyes are surprisingly common. In South Africa, most are caused by violence, motor vehicle accidents, alcoholism, poverty, and other social ills prevalent in many communities.

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Circumcision

Boys are born with a hood of skin, called the foreskin, covering the head (also called the glans) of the penis.

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults

Older adults have an increased risk of severe complications from the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, because immune systems weaken as you grow older.