PARONYCHIA

PARONYCHIA

PARONYCHIA  Paronychia is a skin infection around the nails. The word para means “around” and onyx means “nail”. It affects the skin at the base of the nail and nail bed. It occurs more commonly in fingernails than toenails. Women are prone to this infection than men...
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) SLE is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own cells. This leads to tissue damage of the affected organs. The disease encompasses a vast number of symptoms and clinical manifestations. It is a...
FATTY LIVER DISEASE

FATTY LIVER DISEASE

FATTY LIVER DISEASE The liver is an essential organ performing many lifesaving functions – Producing bile that is needed in digestion Storing iron is an important component of the blood. Making protein for the body Metabolism – converting nutrients into energy...

CHIKUNGUNYA

CHIKUNGUNYA    Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease. It was first described during the outbreak in southern Tanzania in 1952. The name chikungunya derives its origin from the Kimakonde language meaning “to become contorted,” describing the stooped nature...
ANXIETY DISORDER

ANXIETY DISORDER

ANXIETY DISORDER Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It is a feeling of fear or apprehension of what is about to come. Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life and it affects everyone in different ways.Many people worry about things such as health,...

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