A ventral hernia occurs when there is a protrusion of the intestine or other tissues through a weakness in the abdominal wall. It can appear on the abdominal wall at any location.
The three specific ventral hernias are incisional, umbilical (belly button), and epigastric (stomach) hernia. Incisional hernias are formed at the healed site of past surgical incisions. In this type of hernia, the…
If you are sexually active, you might be considering contraceptive options to protect yourself from unplanned pregnancies.
Contraception aims to prevent pregnancy; it tries to stop pregnancy by stopping egg production, keeping the sperm and egg apart, or stopping the combination of egg and sperm (fertilisation of egg) from attachment to the lining of the womb.
Women, men, or couples at any given…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection affecting different body parts. A virus causes HPV, but it is not just one virus. There are more than 100 forms of the virus, and some are deadlier than others.
Some strains of HPV cause warts on the face, feet, hands, etc., and about 30 HPV can affect the genitals, including the cervix, penis and scrotum, vulva, vagina, and the…
Acne during pregnancy is a skin eruption, probably caused by hormone changes. It is prevalent during pregnancy, as more than half of pregnant people are expected to develop acne. Though acne may be intense in some cases, it’s hard to determine who will develop the skin condition during pregnancy.
The primary cause of acne in pregnancy is elevated levels of hormones in the first trimester.
Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus or HBV, leading to liver disease. It is spread through sexual intercourse but can be prevented by using condoms during sex or by getting the hepatitis B vaccine. This disease can be severe, and there is no known cure, but the good news is that it is very easy to prevent.
Symptoms
Most infected people never feel sick. However, some newly…
Agbois a local herbal concoction used to treat illness amongst the native Yoruba people. This local medication is prepared from various herbs to treat many ailments. Since time immemorial, many Nigerians have often relied on herbs because they are cheap, readily available, resistant to pathogenic organisms, perceived to act fast, and treat a wide range of diseases and illnesses.
People…
Pneumonia is an acute respiratory form of infection that affects the lungs. It is caused by microorganisms such as bacteria or a virus. The germs (bacteria or virus) allow air sacs in the lungs to be filled with fluid (mucus or phlegm), causing difficulty in breathing with concomitant coughing.
Pneumonia caused by a virus is less intense than when bacteria cause it. Flu-like symptoms (mild…
Sexual health and the desire for sexual intimacy are essential at any age. Your body goes through changes that may get in the way of the rewarding sex life you enjoyed when you were younger because of ageing, which may be due to chronic pain, certain medical conditions, decreased hormone levels, side effects of certain medications, and history of specific surgical procedures.
However, every adult…
Sex therapy is a kind of psychotherapy that individuals and couples can undergo together or go through on their own to work through their sexual challenges and make their sexual satisfaction better. Typically, it is a form of talk therapy in couples or individuals can expect to talk about concerns or hesitations regarding physical intimacy.
Anybody who wants to improve their relationship with sex…
Jaundice is a common condition in which a baby’s eyes and skin look yellowish. It is usually harmless, and about 60% of babies have it. Jaundice occurs when there is too much build-up of bilirubin (a biochemical substance that red blood cells release during the breakdown process) in the blood. This condition can go away independently, or a doctor may suggest light therapy or other treatments…