Infections – Medical Review

Diabetes Affects Over 12% of South African Adults

The Tshwane Insulin Project has been underway at the University of Pretoria since 2019, with researchers contributing to the effort. The project will involve the delivery of workshops and seminars on the thorough management of diabetes and high blood pressure in primary care. Additionally, the researchers offer clinical guidance and support to healthcare professionals to enhance diabetes care. The Conversation Africa had a discussion with project manager Dr. Patrick Ngassa Piotie about diabetes and how it is so difficult to control. What Exactly is This Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus, more commonly referred to simply as diabetes, is a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood glucose (sugar). Diabetes is characterized by either the inability of the pancreas to […]

My Contact Lenses Are Causing Me Such Discomfort

Nothing is more inconvenient than being required to wear contact lenses and afterward experiencing pain, scratching, burning, or other discomfort. It is extremely inconvenient to try to clean or replace them while driving, working, or planning to attend an event which makes it difficult. Here Are a Few of the Most Common Causes of Discomfort When Wearing Contact Lenses If you are certain that you are cleaning and caring for your contact lenses properly, you should consider switching to glasses for a few weeks to give your eyes a break from wearing them. If you are still going to experience discomfort after one or two days, it is recommended that you see your eye doctor. When Wearing Contact Lenses, Improper […]

The Vitamin C Placebo

Vitamin C is not going to help your immunity against Coronavirus, or is it? Vitamin C (aka ascorbic acid) is an unlikely vitamin supplement to help people fight off the common cold, let alone the Coronavirus. The dietary supplement was first recommended by Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling (American chemist, biochemist, a chemical engineer, nuclear activist and later author). Paulings 1970s claim advocated taking elevated doses of Vitamin C, as a cure-all for anything ranging from the common cold to preventing a wide range of cancer, heart disease, strokes, mental illness, old age, diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease and hepatitis. ? Sounds incredible. While a Nobel prize-winning titan in the field of biochemistry, Pauling’s lent his authority in later years to […]

First Aid For Animal Bites

Facts About Animal Bites Bites from animals can lead to serious infections – eg tetanus Bid can also lead to crushing of the tissue First aid consists of washing and disinfection Deeper wounds – especially near joints and tendons – as well as major wounds with bleeding and injured skin should be directed by a physician Background Sharp and symmetrical animal teeth can make deep bites, which can cause infection in the tendons, joints and bones Animal teeth can also destroy tissue due to crushing Quick First Aid is required to prevent infection when the skin is pierced Animal bites give rise to risk of tetanus – and in some parts of the world, dog bites (rabies) Which animals usually […]

First Aid For Shock

Facts About Shock In the medical world, circulatory “shock” is a condition where the body is not receiving enough oxygen and nutrients Circulatory shock is a rare but life-threatening condition that requires fast and advanced treatment at the hospital There are many causes of shock, but the symptoms are very similar: Shock is life-threatening! You can help by providing emergency first aid and provide for hospitalisation as soon as possible What is shock? The word stock has different meanings depending on the context in which the word is used. In the medical world, “shock” is the same as “circulatory shock”. It indicates a life-threatening condition where the body does not receive sufficient amounts of oxygen or nutrition to function normally. […]

Antibiotics

Facts About Antibiotics Antibiotics is the name you use, the medicines that can kill bacteria or cause them to fail to grow antibiotics have no effect on the viruses In order to prevent the bacteria become resistant (resistant), it is important to keep the consumption of antibiotics in the whole of society to a minimum Have you started on a course of antibiotics, it is important that the cure is done completely done What are antibiotics? Antibiotics is a common name for the drug, which works by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics have no effect against viruses. The most common type antibiotics are penicillin, as there are many variants. Consumption of antibiotics in South Africa remains low compared […]

Vaginal Yeast Infection

Facts About Vaginal Yeast Infections Changes in the bacterial flora of the vagina leading to the growth of the fungus Candida albicans The genes are burning and itching of the vagina and the vaginal opening and the thick white lumpy discharge (cottage cheese-like) Many women have fungus in the vagina without causing genes, but antibiotic treatment, immunocompromised, diabetes and pregnancy can lead to increased growth of fungi and hence symptoms Can be treated with over the counter medication – either as vaginal tablets or cream and in severe cases with a prescription antifungal What is fungal infection of the vagina? Fungal infection (Candida vaginitis) in the vagina caused by the fungus Candida albicans . The genes are burning and itching of […]

How to Help Someone Having a Panic Attack

Panic attacks where a person suddenly experiences intense feelings of fear or danger, may be caused by a variety of psychological and emotional factors. When you try to help someone having a panic attack, you must follow certain guidelines to avoid making the situation worse. Instructions Help someone having a panic attack • Ask the person to describe, to the best of his abilities, what causes him to have a panic attack. This is the best way to eliminate the possibility that there is a real threat, or that the question is experiencing a serious medical condition such as a heart attack. Remember that a panic disorder can be caused by very real conditions, such as hypoglycemia, inner ear infections, […]

How to Help The Skin Regenerate From a Burn

Cause burns to the skin damaged cells and tissues that present a risk of scarring. The key to healing one burn properly and to prevent lasting scars is to help the skin regenerate new skin cells, which will gradually replace the damaged, abnormal cells in the affected area. With proper care, the skin can heal with healthy cells, which completely replaces them in the injured area, without any infection or scarring. Follow these steps for proper healing and healthy skin regeneration. Instructions The skin regeneration after a burn Gently soak and clean the area burn. Soak burn in cold water for 5-10 minutes. Clean the area gently (do not scrub) with a very mild soap like Cetaphil, using fingertips or a […]