Allergic conjunctivitis causes red, watery eyes and itching. The common cause is allergy to pollen in hay fever season. Other less common causes such as allergy to house dust mites, cosmetics, and problems with contact lenses. Continue reading
Category Archives: Diseases and Conditions
Contraceptive Injection
The birth control shot is a very effective and safe contraception. Each injection lasts eight or twelve weeks, depending on the injection die. Continue reading
Coughs and colds in children
Coughs and colds are usually caused by a viral infection. Normally clean on their own, and antibiotics are usually of no use. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen may relieve some symptoms. Continue reading
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
CAH is a genetic disorder that causes inflammation of the adrenal glands. The condition is associated with a decrease in blood levels of cortisol (stress hormone) and an increase in the level of androgens (male sex hormones) in both sexes. Continue reading
Diaphragms and caps
Diaphragms and caps are barrier methods. They are convenient, but is not as reliable as other methods of contraception.
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- What are diaphragms and caps? Continue reading