Chlamydia is a type of bacteria, and one of its varieties, Chlamydia trachomatis, is the most common sexually transmissible infection (STI) in the world…

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is a thin, clear tissue that lines the eyelids and the eyeball, except the cornea. It is very common, especially in children under 5 years…

Urticaria, also known as hives, is a common allergic disorder in which a red, itchy, lumpy skin rash appears ‘out of the blue’. These skin lumps, which are known as wheals, can develop anywhere on the body…

Migraine or the ‘sick headache’ is derived from the Greek word meaning ‘pain involving half of the head’. It is a common problem that affects about 1 person in 10. It is more common in females and is worse between the ages of 20 and 50 years. It tends to run in families…

Many people are not aware that the amount of sleep we need for normal health varies with our age. Also, adults differ from person to person; for some, 4 hours a night is ample; for others, 10 hours is not enough. The average sleep for a 50-year-old is 7 hours a day…

Backache is usually caused by minor strains in the muscles, ligaments or joints. More serious lower back pain may be the result of an injury to one of the many joints along your spine…

Gastroenteritis is an infection of the bowel that causes diarrhoea and sometimes vomiting. It is very common in young children and is mainly caused by viruses, particularly rotavirus and norovirus. It can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children…

The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. An infection to any part of the urinary system is known as a urinary tract infection or UTI. Most common UTIs involve infections to the lower urinary tract, the bladder and the urethra…

The common cold is an infection of the upper respiratory passages, especially the nose and throat. It is also referred to as an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). It is caused by any of several types of viruses – most commonly Rhinovirus…

COVID symptoms includes: Fever, Sore throat, running nose, Coughs, Shortness of breath , Fatigue, headaches, diarrhoea, aches and pain. COVID-19 antiviral treatments, which are taken