During the pandemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated that the prevalence of anxiety and depression have increased by at least 25%. Signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety have been reported in nearly 56% of young adults. Due to the increase in prevalence of…
Atrial fibrillation is a condition affecting the heart. The electrical impulse that passes through the heart causes the heart to contract abnormally. This is the most common heart rhythm disorder Atrial Fibrillation is much more common in the older population and is is estimated that…
Hypertension is a non-communicable diseases. This means that you cannot contract it from someone like you would flu. It is estimated that Hypertension cost the US government $131 to $198 billion each year. The WHO estimates that close to 50% of people with hypertension do not know…
Sleep is so essential for our children’s overall development and health, but we cannot address unhealthy sleeping habits if there are medical reasons for a child’s restless nights. There can be multiple causes including growth spurts, Iron deficiency, excessive stimulation etc. There are also…
Sleep apnoea is one of those vague diseases that most people have heard of but rarely do they know what the disease entails This post is an attempt to demistify Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) In South Africa it is estimated that 23% of the adult…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is exactly what the name implies – it refers to issues with your digestive system and specifically pain in your abdominal area (Stomach area) that you frequently experience together with a change in your bowel habits. Everyone’s gut is so unique – it…
The common cold has been around for hundred of years. It is most commonly caused by one of the serotypes of rhinoviruses – these are viruses as the name suggests, not bacteria. To the left is a very easy to understand flow diagram on the…
Rather than writing a blog about contact dermatitis, here are some links for good information on Contact dermatitis. Don’t suffer in silence! Contact dermatitis Allergy foundation