Definition The term ‘Worms’ is used to describe the infestation of the body by various types of Worms including pinworms (also known as threadworms), roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Description TAPEWORMS…
Definition Vitamin D is a vitamin that is important for the absorption of calcium and the production of strong bones and teeth. Description Vitamin D is important for the proper…
Definition Shingles, also known as Herpes zoster, is an acute infection caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV). This is the same virus which causes chickenpox. Description Shingles…
Definition Scabies is the name given to a contagious disease caused by a mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Description This mite is smaller than ‘crabs’ and hard to see. The impregnated female…
Definition Muscle Cramps occur when a muscle contracts with great intensity and stays contracted, without relaxing as normal. Muscle Cramps are common and their effects range from mild discomfort to…
Definition Mouth, Nose and Throat Cancers include cancers that begin in the cells that form the lining of the mouth, nose, throat (the pharynx) or vocal box (the larynx) and…
Definition Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin. It is caused by a virus that is a member of the…
Definition Hypothyroidism is a condition caused by underactivity of the thyroid gland, which no longer produces adequate amounts of thyroid hormones. Description The thyroid gland is located in the lower…
Definition Hyperthyroidism is a condition characterised by overactivity of the thyroid gland with increased production of thyroid hormone. The gland is often enlarged goitre and secretes more thyroid hormones than…