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Over the counter (OTC) painkillers OTC painkillers used for pain relief in hypertensive patients mainly include acetaminophen and aspirin. You should not take ibuprofen, ketoprofen or naproxen sodium/potassium before consulting with a registered medical practitioner or registered pharmacist. 1 Prescription-only Medicine (POM), anti-inflammatory drugs with a combination of opiate analgesics If you want to take […]

Until recently, angina was primarily seen in older adults but it is now becoming more common in the younger generation. This is because a variety of modifiable concerns are involved among young individuals leading them towards cardiovascular health risks. Angina, often known as chest pain, is not a disease and is typically a non-life-threatening condition. […]

Understanding high blood pressure High blood pressure is a health condition that develops when the flow of blood puts pressure on your arteries as the heart pumps blood to the body. A blood pressure test is carried out using a blood pressure monitor and the result is shown as two sets of numbers. Systolic blood […]

Introduction Intestinal Angina, more commonly known as mesenteric ischemia, is an atypical reason for an acute abdomen. It is distinguished by reduced blood flow to the intestine. Clinically, mesenteric ischemia occurs due to hypoperfusion (reduced blood flow) to the gut mucosa. The aetiology (cause) of the disease is multifactorial. The mortality rate associated with the […]

Introduction The beetroot is a tap root belonging to the beetroot plant, Beta vulgaris. The vegetable is grown for its edible taproots and leaves (beet greens). It is also known as garden beet or table beet. Other subspecies of the plant include sugar beet, a leafy vegetable known as chard or spinach beet and mangel-wurzel, […]

Introduction Menopause is an entirely normal biological stage which marks the end of a woman’s reproductive capacity.1 To put it more simply, the NHS defines menopause as when women  stop having menstrual periods and are unable to get pregnant due to the physiological changes that occur in female bodies with age. Usually, women between the […]

Introduction Blood pressure is defined as “The strength with which your blood pushes on the sides of your arteries as it is pumped around your body” (NHS). Measuring blood pressure is important in order to monitor your health and understand if it is healthy, or if it is too high or low.  Blood pressure is […]

What is pneumonia? In our lungs, we have airbags called alveoli to thank for being alive at this very moment. It's our lungs that give us that feeling of taking a breath of fresh air. However, when the little air sacs of one or both lungs get infected and swollen by a contagious agent called […]

Overview, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Neuromuscular Disease (NMD) is a broad term that refers to a variety of disorders that affect muscle function, either directly through pathologies of the voluntary muscle or indirectly through pathologies of the peripheral nervous system or neuromuscular junctions. Other illnesses of the spinal cord or brain are not classified as […]

What is Angina? Despite popular belief, angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease and not a disease in itself. It commonly presents as chest pain or a dull ache in the chest caused by reduced blood flow to the heart1.  This is a result of the heart muscle not getting enough oxygen-rich blood to […]

The heart is a complex organ. The coronary arteries supply the heart muscle with blood. The heart muscle pumps the blood throughout your circulatory system. Every piece has its role to play in keeping your heart healthy. However, the coronary arteries can become clogged from a buildup of cholesterol, cells, or other substances, referred to […]

Introduction The optimum functioning of the human body and mind depends on a sufficient supply of oxygen and nutrients via the bloodstream. In this case, the circulatory system readily comes to mind. Besides the extensive networks of blood vessels, the circulatory system relies on the heart to pump blood throughout the body (and also to […]

Diabetes is a chronic disease that can get worse depending on what you eat. When it comes to eating carbohydrates, people with diabetes need to be cautious around potatoes and other starchy vegetables that could possibly spike their blood sugar levels. Sweet Potatoes and Diabetes Sweet potatoes are a good choice for people with diabetes […]

Based on an article titled “Bowel ischemia in COVID-19: A systematic review” Original written by: Patel et al., 2021 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijcp.14930 By: Murielle Nsiela  Intestinal angina is abdominal pain due to reduced blood flow to the intestines. This occurs as a result of a blockage in the superior mesenteric artery, found in the intestines, due to […]

What is an allergy cough? A cough provoked by allergies is caused by a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects 262 million people worldwide, according to the WHO.1 Allergens enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, or through the skin and cause abnormal responses from the immune system. The body identifies the allergen as a harmful antigen […]

Overview The liver is the largest glandular organ in the human body and holds an estimated 13% of the body’s blood supply. As one of our vital organs, the liver plays a major role in detoxification and metabolic and immune system processes. Located mainly in the top right area of the abdomen, this organ receives […]

About asthma Have you ever wondered what may trigger the inflammatory disease asthma?  Asthma causes symptoms such as tightness in the chest, breathlessness, wheezing, and coughing. Different conditions can affect the severity of asthma; for example, nocturnal asthma symptoms can be worse than asthma experienced in the daytime.1  Causes There are various triggers for asthma. […]

Overview Almost everyone has heard of asthma and may even know someone who suffers from it. Asthma is a lung disorder characterised by the narrowing of the airways, which causes shortness of breath, wheezing, and a cough. In severe cases, urgent medical care is warranted; however, asthma can be managed by the patient using their […]