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SPRAINS A joint is sprained when it is twisted beyond its normal range of movement. Falls often cause sprains and ankles are particularly prone to this type of injury. Signs Pain Swelling and bruising WHAT TO DO As soon as possible after the injury, put on a cold compress. Use an unopened packet of frozen vegetables or a plastic bag filled with ice. Support the injured joint with a firm, but not over tight, bandage. Rest the injured part for a day or two. If a
Read MoreVaccinations Age Vaccination Description Birth BCG TB Vaccine OPV 0 Oral Polio Vaccine 6 Weeks OPV 1 Oral Polio Vaccine DTP 1 Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccine HIB 1 Meningitis Vaccine Hep BV 1 Hepatitis B Vaccine 10 Weeks OPV 2 Oral Polio Vaccine
Read MoreTo vaccinate or not - making an informd decision One's philosophy is expressed in the choices one makes ... and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.Eleanor Roosevelt When I asked the mother of two sons, aged 17 and 21, her opinion on this hotly debated topic, her answer highlighted how times have indeed changed: “When my boys were young, it wasn’t an issue, it was simply something every parent did.” Today it may not be something every parent automatically does, but it is an issue that every parent should make an informed decision
Read MoreMiscellaneous Eye sight changes Dizziness Changes to fingernails & toenails Raised temperature and increased sweating COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION ACTION Blocked ears Women may get partial deafness (as if they have cotton wool in their ears), and “popping” (due to changing pressure as in an aircraft). This is due to congestion of the tissues lining the Eustachian tubes, which run between the back of the throat and the inner ears. Block one nostril with your finger, and blow gently through the
Read MoreUrinary System URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS – CYSTITIS URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS – KIDNEY INFECTIONS URINATION PROBLEMS – INCREASED URINATION URINATION PROBLEMS – STRESS INCONTINENCE COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION ACTION URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS – URINE INFECTIONS Pregnant women are prone to urine infections and even more so if they have diabetes. Progesterone relaxes the muscles of he bladder and of the ureters that connect the bladder and kidneys. This causes urine to collect and stagnate in the bladder, and it sometimes passes back into the
Read MoreEnergy and Sleep Vivid dreams COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION ACTION Fatigue Fatigue is common during early and late pregnancy. In early pregnancy it is caused by increased amounts of hormones, particularly progesterone, which also helps you to sleep. You metabolism is also working overtime. Your baby is developing at an amazing rate and your heart is beating faster. Combined with nausea this can make you feel completely drained. In the last few weeks of pregnancy the extra weight that you are
Read MoreReproductive System CANDIDA (THRUSH) INCREASED / CHANGED VAGINAL DISCHARGE COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION ACTION BLEEDING / SPOTTING There are many reasons why you might start bleeding or spotting during pregnancy, from the minor (cervical erosion, where the surface of the cervix becomes fragile under the influence of hormones), to the serious (sexually transmitted diseases, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage or cervical cancer). In late pregnancy bleeding may indicate problems with the placenta. Contact you caregiver about any bleeding immediately, especially
Read MoreEmotional and Mental Memory loss Mood swings COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION ACTION Depression Mild depression is perhaps more common than post natal depression and it is just as important and physical complaints. The symptoms include mood swings, lethargy, irritability, lack of interest in anything and inability to concentrate. Do not let anyone tell you to “snap out of it”. The sooner you get help the quicker the symptoms are likely to improve. Eat as healthily as you can,
Read MoreSkin General Pigmentation Changes Heat Rash Polymorphic Eruption of Pregnancy (PEP) Red or Itchy Palms (hands) or Soles (feet) Dry Skin Oily Skin Skin Tags Stretch Marks COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION ACTION Itchy Skin Caused by your skin stretching over your pregnant belly and thinning. This results in loss of moisture and can lead to skin conditions such as eczema, urticaria & scabies. Try to stick to gentle soap and massage your skin with intense moisturizing lotion. If
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