Lanasets gynaecology & Refferal Lab Center - Wajir

20/02/2024

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19/02/2024

Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, where they may not cause serious harm. However, while some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or even no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly.Prostate cancer that's detected early — when it's still confined to the prostate gland
Symptoms
Prostate cancer may cause no signs or symptoms in its early stages.
Prostate cancer that's more advanced may cause signs and symptoms such as:
• Trouble urinating
• Decreased force in the stream of urine
• Blood in the urine
• Blood in the semen
• Bone pain
• Losing weight without trying
• Erectile dysfunction
It's not clear what causes prostate cancer.
Doctors know that prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate develop changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. The changes tell the cells to grow and divide more rapidly than normal cells do. The abnormal cells continue living, when other cells would die.
The accumulating abnormal cells form a tumor that can grow to invade nearby tissue. In time, some abnormal cells can break away and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body.
Risk factors
Factors that can increase your risk of prostate cancer include:
• Older age. Your risk of prostate cancer increases as you age. It's most common after age 50.
• Race. For reasons not yet determined, Black people have a greater risk of prostate cancer than do people of other races. In Black people, prostate cancer is also more likely to be aggressive or advanced.
• Family history. If a blood relative, such as a parent, sibling or child, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your risk may be increased. Also, if you have a family history of genes that increase the risk of breast cancer (BRCA1 or BRCA2) or a very strong family history of breast cancer, your risk of prostate cancer may be higher.
• Obesity. People who are obese may have a higher risk of prostate cancer compared with people considered to have a healthy weight, though studies have had mixed results. In obese people, the cancer is more likely to be more aggressive and more likely to return after initial treatment.
Complications
Complications of prostate cancer and its treatments include:
• Cancer that spreads (metastasizes). Prostate cancer can spread to nearby organs, such as your bladder, or travel through your bloodstream or lymphatic system to your bones or other organs. Prostate cancer that spreads to the bones can cause pain and broken bones. Once prostate cancer has spread to other areas of the body, it may still respond to treatment and may be controlled, but it's unlikely to be cured.
• Incontinence. Both prostate cancer and its treatment can cause urinary incontinence. Treatment for incontinence depends on the type you have, how severe it is and the likelihood it will improve over time. Treatment options may include medications, catheters and surgery.
• Erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction can result from prostate cancer or its treatment, including surgery, radiation or hormone treatments. Medications, vacuum devices that assist in achieving er****on and surgery are available to treat erectile dysfunction.

27/01/2024

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-prostrate,ovarian and pancreatic cancer screening
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-histology on biopsy tissues
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-celebral spinal fluid (csf)tests like csf oligoclonal band ,csf M/C/S, csf cytology,csf biochemistry
drugs of abuse/toxicology
-fertiility testing for males and females (semen analysis,DHEA,S*x bind hormone globulin,tetosterone)
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24/01/2024

LAB TESTS AVAILABLE,BOTH ROUTINE AND NON ROUTINE EG HISTOLOGY FOR BIOPSIES,PROSTRATE CANCER SCREENING ,OVARIAN CANCER SCREENING,FERTILITY TESTS FOR BOTH MALES AND FEMALES AND MANY MORE.VISIT US TODAY AT BUTE STAGE,TWIGA PLAZA

24/01/2024

GASTRITIS

Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions with one thing in common: Inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of infection with the same bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers or the regular use of certain pain relievers. Drinking too much alcohol also can contribute to gastritis.
Gastritis may occur suddenly (acute gastritis) or appear slowly over time (chronic gastritis). In some cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers and an increased risk of stomach cancer. For most people, however, gastritis isn't serious and improves quickly with treatment.
Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of gastritis include:
• Gnawing or burning ache or pain (indigestion) in your upper abdomen that may become either worse or better with eating
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• A feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating
Gastritis doesn't always cause signs and symptoms.
Causes
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. Weaknesses or injury to the mucus-lined barrier that protects the stomach wall allows digestive juices to damage and inflame the stomach lining. A number of diseases and conditions can increase the risk of gastritis, including inflammatory conditions, such as Crohn's disease.
Risk factors
Factors that increase your risk of gastritis include:
• Bacterial infection. Although infection with Helicobacter pylori is among the most common worldwide human infections, only some people with the infection develop gastritis or other upper gastrointestinal disorders. Doctors believe vulnerability to the bacterium could be inherited or could be caused by lifestyle choices, such as smoking and diet.
• Regular use of pain relievers. Pain relievers commonly referred to as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) — such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve, Anaprox DS) — can cause both acute gastritis and chronic gastritis. Using these pain relievers regularly or taking too much of these drugs may reduce a key substance that helps preserve the protective lining of your stomach.
• Older age. Older adults have an increased risk of gastritis because the stomach lining tends to thin with age and because older adults are more likely to have H. pylori infection or autoimmune disorders than younger people are.
• Excessive alcohol use. Alcohol can irritate and erode your stomach lining, which makes your stomach more vulnerable to digestive juices. Excessive alcohol use is more likely to cause acute gastritis.
• Stress. Severe stress due to major surgery, injury, burns or severe infections can cause acute gastritis.
• Cancer treatment. Chemotherapy drugs or radiation treatment can increase your risk of gastritis.
• Your own body attacking cells in your stomach. Called autoimmune gastritis, this type of gastritis occurs when your body attacks the cells that make up your stomach lining. This reaction can wear away at your stomach's protective barrier.
Autoimmune gastritis is more common in people with other autoimmune disorders, including Hashimoto's disease and type 1 diabetes. Autoimmune gastritis can also be associated with vitamin B-12 deficiency.
• Other diseases and conditions. Gastritis may be associated with other medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, Crohn's disease, celiac disease, sarcoidosis and parasitic infections.
Complications
Left untreated, gastritis may lead to stomach ulcers and stomach bleeding. Rarely, some forms of chronic gastritis may increase your risk of stomach cancer, especially if you have extensive thinning of the stomach lining and changes in the lining's cells.
Tell your doctor if your signs and symptoms aren't improving despite treatment for gastritis.
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23/01/2024

What is a va**nal yeast infection?

A va**nal yeast infection is a type of fungal infection. Your body contains a kind of yeast called candida, which causes va**nal yeast infections. Yeast is a type of fungus, and candida is a specific type of yeast. When this yeast is in balance within your body, there are no problems. But when the yeast is out of balance, it rapidly grows, and you can get a yeast infection. A yeast infection causes burning, itching, redness in your v***a (the outside parts of your va**na) and changes to your va**nal discharge. A yeast infection isn’t a s*xually transmitted infection (STI).

Other names for a va**nal yeast infection include vulvova**nal candidiasis or va**nal candidiasis. A va**nal yeast infection is a type of vaginitis, a condition where the va**na is swollen, painful and possibly infected. There are several types of vaginitis — each with similar symptoms — but va**nal yeast infections are one of the most common.

Candida and va**nal yeast infections
It may be strange to think about, but fungus lives in several places within your body. The yeast that you have living in your mouth, digestive tract and va**na is candida. Normally, candida doesn’t cause a problem. It’s supposed to be in your body, and other bacteria help keep its growth under control. However, certain factors make it hard for the “good” bacteria to fight off the “bad” bacteria. Sometimes the “bad” bacteria win, and you end up with an illness.

What does a va**nal yeast infection look like?
The way your v***a looks and feels and the type of discharge that comes from your va**na may change if you have a yeast infection. The area of skin just outside your va**nal opening may itch and burn. The itching and burning can feel worse when you p*e or have s*x. Your va**nal discharge may become thicker and lumpier, but it shouldn’t smell different. Not everyone experiences symptoms or has the same symptoms.

Who gets va**nal yeast infections?
Anyone with a va**na can get a yeast infection. They’re most common after puberty and before menopause. Certain factors can put you at a higher risk of developing a yeast infection, but yeast infections are very common and highly treatable.

How common are va**nal yeast infections?
Up to 75% of women or people assigned female at birth (AFAB) will have at least one va**nal yeast infection in their life, and over half will get two or more in their lifetime. Yeast infections are the second most common cause of vaginitis (bacterial vaginosis is the most common).

What increases my risk of getting a yeast infection?
Certain factors can increase your risk of getting a va**nal yeast infection. Some of those are:

Using antibiotics, birth control pills or certain steroids.
Being pregnant.
Having a health condition that weakens your immune system.
Having unmanaged diabetes.
Certain lifestyle risk factors also increase your risk of a va**nal yeast infection, such as:

Sitting in a wet bathing suit.
Not changing out of sweaty clothes.
Wearing scented tampons or using a va**nal deodorant.
Symptoms and Causes
What are the symptoms of a va**nal yeast infection?
There are several tell-tale signs of a va**nal yeast infection. These symptoms can include:

An itchy or burning sensation in your va**na and v***a.
A thick, white va**nal discharge with the consistency of cottage cheese.
Redness and swelling of your va**na and v***a.
Small cuts or tiny cracks in the skin of your v***a because of fragile skin in the area.
A burning feeling when you p*e.
In some cases, another symptom of a va**nal yeast infection can be pain during s*x.

Symptoms of a yeast infection are similar to the symptoms people feel when they have a s*xually transmitted infection (STI) or other va**nal infection. Contact your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms so they can examine you.

Why do va**nal yeast infections happen?
When the bacteria in your va**na is out of balance, it can cause candida to multiply. This can happen for a lot of reasons, including:

Taking antibiotics: Antibiotics that treat infections in your body kill the good bacteria in your va**na. Good bacteria keep the yeast in check. The balance shifts without good bacteria, leading to a yeast infection.
Pregnancy and hormones: Anything that disrupts or changes your hormones can disrupt the balance of candida in your va**na. This includes being pregnant, using birth control pills and normal changes during your menstrual cycle.
Having unmanaged diabetes: High blood sugar impacts the bacteria in your p*e.
Having a weakened immune system: If you have a disease like HIV or AIDS, your medications can suppress your immune system. Chemotherapy and radiation treatment for cancer can also suppress your immune system.
Diagnosis and Tests
How is a yeast infection diagnosed?
Your healthcare provider diagnoses a va**nal yeast infection. You’ll need to go in for an appointment and discuss your symptoms. Your provider may need to take a sample of discharge from your va**na to confirm a yeast infection. The combination of your symptoms and the discharge sample will tell your healthcare provider what type of yeast infection you have and how to treat it.

Management and Treatment

How you should treat a va**nal yeast infection.
How do I treat a va**nal yeast infection?
Antifungal medications treat most va**nal yeast infections. The specific medication depends on the severity of the infection. Your healthcare provider will prescribe the best treatment based on your symptoms and condition.

Antifungal medications work by fighting yeast overgrowth in your body. Medications are either oral (usually given in one dose of fluconazole by mouth) or topical (used daily for up to seven days). You may apply topical medications to your va**nal area or place them inside your va**na (suppository) using an applicator. Some common antifungal medications are miconazole (Monistat®) and terconazole.

Your healthcare provider will give you information about each form of medication and directions on how to use each one properly. It’s important to always follow your provider’s instructions when using these medications to make sure that the infection is fully resolved and doesn’t return.

If you’re taking medication for a yeast infection, you shouldn’t have s*x until you’re finished with treatment. S*x can cause more irritation, and certain antifungal medications can weaken the materials used in condoms and diaphragms.

16/01/2024

ACNE VULGARIS

Acne vulgaris is a common chronic skin disease involving blockage and/or inflammation of pilosebaceous units (hair follicles and their accompanying sebaceous gland). Acne can present as noninflammatory lesions, inflammatory lesions, or a mixture of both, affecting mostly the face but also the back and chest.
Signs and symptoms
Acne vulgaris is characterized by noninflammatory, open or closed comedones and by inflammatory papules, pustules, and nodules. Acne vulgaris typically affects the areas of skin with the densest population of sebaceous follicles (eg, face, upper chest, back). Local symptoms of acne vulgaris may include pain, tenderness, or erythema.
Systemic symptoms are most often absent in acne vulgaris. In rare but severe cases, acne vulgaris could lead to acne conglobata, with highly inflammatory nodulocystic acne and interconnected abscesses. Acne fulminans is even more severe than acne conglobata, with systemic symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and general malaise. Additionally, acne vulgaris may have a psychological impact on any patient, regardless of the severity or the grade of the disease
Diagnosis
Examination in patients with acne vulgaris includes the following features:
• Comedonal acne: Presence of open and closed comedones but usually no inflammatory papules or nodules
• Mild acne: Presence of comedones and a few papulopustules
• Moderate acne: Presence of comedones, inflammatory papules, and pustules; a greater number of lesions are present than in milder inflammatory acne
• Nodulocystic acne: Presence of comedones, inflammatory lesions, and large nodules greater than 5 mm in diameter; scarring is often evident
Laboratory tests
Acne vulgaris is a clinical diagnosis. However, laboratory testing may be indicated in the following situations:
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): Consider PCOS in female patients with oligomenorrhea, hirsutism and/or acanthosis nigricans in addition to acne. These patients should be evaluated with total and free testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), androstenedione, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone values, as well as a lipid panel, glucose value, and insulin level.
• Cases refractory to long-term antibiotic treatment or when improvement with antibiotics is not maintained: Culture skin lesions to rule out gram-negative folliculitis.
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15/01/2024

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11/01/2024