One morning, you notice blood in your stools. Even though it is often trivialised, rectal bleeding always requires medical attention to rule out any risk of serious illness. What causes this symptom? What should you do if you suffer from it?
Falls among the elderly are multi-factorial. One of the possible causes is prolonged use of medication. According to « Prescrire », this can cause or worsen dizziness, and lead to cardiac, hydric or neurological problems. That's why it's important to
Le paragis est une plante diurétique naturelle qui augmente la quantité d'eau dans le corps et expulse le sel sous forme d'urine. Elle intervient également dans le traitement des infections urinaires. « Essogbé » contient des alcaloïdes et de l’aci
Kidney disease is characterised by a reduction in the functioning of the kidneys. The kidneys are no longer able to carry out their blood filtration function. There are major risks for a pregnant woman suffering from kidney disease. Risks for the foe
« Water is life ». It represents around 60% of an adult's body weight. Drinking water is therefore the main source of water for the body. The kidney is the main organ for regulating the quantity of water, electrolytes and the elimination of toxic sub
An ultrasound scan is a compulsory and necessary examination for all pregnant women. How often should you have it during pregnancy? What are the reasons for it? Here are the answers from Essénam Godji, midwife at the Centre Hospitalier Regional (CHR)
Health centres record an increase in cases of sore throat at certain times of the year. These include times of heavy rain, harmattan periods and the arrival of monsoon winds. According to Dr Jean-Claude Bakpatina, General Practitioner at Clinic Flor
On Tuesday 11 July 2023, in Lomé, the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP) raised awareness among active members of consumer rights associations in Grand-Lomé about protecting the public from non-ionising radi
As part of the World Bees Day celebrations on 20 May, a competition to determine the best honey was organised in the Central region. Now in its second year, the event was organised especially for the region's small-scale beekeepers, who subjected the
Le pois rouge ou « djèndjènkoudjèn » ou encore « viviman » en Mina, est un arbuste ligneux à la base aux tiges grimpantes de la famille des fabaceae. De son nom scientifique « abrus precatorius », il est utilisé dans la médecine traditionnelle pour s
Stammering is a neuromuscular problem that causes difficulty in coordinating breathing, the vibration of the vocal cords and the movement of the articulators of speech (tongue, palate, lips). It is not a disease, but a neuromuscular dysfunction. What
Health specialists call this intimate health condition « vulvitis ». Newborns and young girls can suffer from it. It's an infection that irritates the vulva, the outer part of a woman's genital tract. Just as there are risk factors for adult women, t