Peptic ulcers are open sores/lesions that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain. They’re usually formed as a result of inflammation caused by the bacteria H. pylori, as well as from erosion from stomach acids. … Read more
Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. Having anemia can make you feel tired and weak. When someone develops anemia, they are said to be “anemic.” Being anemic might mean that you feel more tired or cold than you usually do, … Read more
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath. Normally, with every breath you take, air goes through your nose or mouth and down into your throat and … Read more
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia. The germs that cause pneumonia are contagious. … Read more
Typhoid fever is an infectious disease that is caused by a species of bacteria called Salmonella typhi. It infects the intestinal tract and can sometimes spread into the bloodstream. Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can be life-threatening. Most cases of typhoid fever occur in developing nations. However, the disease can occur anywhere. Contaminated … Read more
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when blood pressure fluctuates to unhealthy levels. Blood pressure measurement takes into record how much blood is flowing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your … Read more
Ninety-five (95) Ghanaian nurses have arrived in Barbados to begin a two-year contract in the Caribbean nation. They arrived in Barbados on Thursday evening via a chartered flight. Kafaba Lynching: Woman seen in the video torturing Akua Danteh arrested The Ministry of Health in November confirmed that 120 Ghanaian nurses had been selected to serve a two-year … Read more
Government has provided a life insurance package worth GH¢10.3 million for health personnel at the forefront of Ghana’s fight against the novel Coronavirus disease in the country. Health personnel expected to benefit from this package include persons involved in surveillance and case management, as well as other health personnel who get infected in the line … Read more
High blood sugar occurs when your body cannot convert sugar in the blood to energy for cells. This is a common issue for those with diabetes, or those at risk. If you don’t lower your blood sugar, you will be at an increased risk for serious health complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, and vision loss. That’s … Read more
Frederick Drah, one of the 212 persons who have fully recovered after contracting the deadly coronavirus has shared his experiences on the stigma he is facing after he detailed his battle to the media. The married father of four lamented over the treatment his family gets in the community he lives in, recounting when he … Read more