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21/11/2023

We shall discuss every type of headache one by one.
Let's start with Migraine headache ( omutwe ogwolutentezi)
Migraine Headache
Is Periodic severe headache, usually unilateral, which may occur with or without an aura (neurological warning signs) and associated with nausea and/or vomiting Causes The cause is unknown but thought to be linked to: Familial factors Craniovascular disorders, which can be precipitated by: stress, anxiety, menstruation, flashing lights, hunger, lack of sleep, oestrogens (in COC), perfumes, tyraminecontaining foods e.g. red wine, cheese, chocolate

21/11/2023

02/07/2020

SYPHLLIS (KABOTOONGO)
Syphilis is a Complex chronic bacterial infection affecting a variety of
organs and with multiple manifestations.
Syphllis is transmitted sexually and from mother to foetus, rarely
through blood transfusion or non sexual contact
Signs and Synptoms

The disease has several stages
1- Primary syphilis: 10-90 days following inoculation,
characterized by a painless ge***al ulcer with clean base
and indurated margins, regional lymphadenopathy. It
can heal spontaneously but the disease will progress to
secondary lesions
2- Secondary syphilis: few weeks to months (max 6 months)
from primary lesions, characterised by:
– Generalised maculopapular rash
– Mucous membranes lesions (patches and ulcers)
– Weeping papules (condyloma alata) in moist skin areas
– Generalized non tender lymphadenopathy
– Fever, meningitis, hepatitis, osteitis, arthritis, iritis
3 Early latent syphilis (

03/02/2020

Tinea Capitis / Ringworm of scalp in Luganda Ebiguuna

Client: Doctor, I have used a lot of creams to treat "EBIGUUNA" /Tinea Capitis of my child but there is no improvement, What should I DO?

Doctor Zziwa: Read this article, you will get the best treatment.

Ebiguuna/ Tinea Capitis is a fungal infection of scalp; (Scalp means skin of Head).

Most common Causes (Fungal pathogens)

1 👉Microsporum species such as Canis and Audouinii.
2👉 Trichophyton species such as rubrum, Violaceum,Schoenlinii.

PREDISPOSING FACTORS

1👉More common in Children and immunocompromised children like HIV positive children.
2👉 Scalp injuries.
3👉Poor hygiene or having a wet skin for long amounts of time.
4👉 Body contact with someone who has had it or sharing combs, towels, pillows or wearing clothes formerly worn by someone who had tinea capitis.
4 👉Over crowding.
5👉House pets and Farm animals can spread it.

SIGNS include;

1- Bald, scaly patches with hairs broken off when very short.
2 -The lesion may sometimes be inflamed with pockets of pus.

SYMPTOMS may include;

1- brittle hair
2-painful and itching scalp
2-swollen lymph nodes.
3-low-grade fever.

TREATMENT
Do NOT treat with topical antifungal agents such as creams and shampoos; they
cannot get to the site of infection.

Use:

Tablets griseofulvin 10 mg/kg /day as single dose once daily after meals for 6 weeks
Ringworm infections heal very slowly. It can take more than a month to see improvement. Be patient and continue taking all medication as directed.

03/02/2020

Program for this week:
1👉 Effects of herbal drugs in relation to Diabetes
2👉 Ringworm(oluwumu)
3 👉Hemorrhoids

01/02/2020

Good news, Corona Virus can be treated successful Now.

The Chinese government has shut down all transport systems including trains and airports in other to curb the deadly virus.

01/02/2020

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25/01/2020

HAIR LOSS in Luganda👉 ( EKIWALATA).
Those who want to treat it. This presentation will be useful. Thank you.

23/01/2020

Vitiligo / in Luganda (Abalongo Okokya)

Is a skin condition in which patches of skin loses their color.
There is no cure, and it is usually a lifelong condition.
The exact cause is unknown, but it may be due to an autoimmune disorder such as thyroid problems & Type 1 Diabetes, Virus, stressful event, trauma due to sunburn or cut,exposure to some chemicals and it may run in families.

Vitiligo is not contagious.

Treatment options may include exposure to UVA or UVB light, skin graft, tattooing, Topical corticosteroid therapy like betamethasone & prednisolone and depigmentation of the skin in severe cases.

09/01/2020

New option for sickle cell disease treatment. This will increase the life expectancy of sicklers. So far the best treatment.

The FDA has boosted treatment options for sickle cell disease by approving voxeletor for adults and adolescents aged 12 years or older who have the illness.

05/01/2020

Client
Why is Urinary Tract Infections (U.T.I) more common in women?

Doctor Zziwa
1. The urethra(opening of your urine system) is shorter in women compared to men thus in women, the lower third of the urethra is continually contaminated with germs from the va**na and the a**s

2.Women tend not to empty their bladders as completely as men do

3.The female uroge***al system is exposed to bacteria during in*******se

04/01/2020

Client:
Can you drink milk when you have stomach ulcers?

Doctor Zziwa:
Drinking milk definitely won't heal your stomach ulcers, although it may temporarily cause a brief relief of ulcer pain if the ulcer hurts worse on an empty stomach. Milk coats on the lining of stomach there by causing a brief relief from pain. But later on milk stimulates your stomach to produce hydrochloric acid and digestive juices that can make the ulcers hurt worse. Be cautious on taking milk. First consult an experienced health provider