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24/04/2026

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23/04/2026

KYPHOSIS

By Chipo James Mainda

Kyphosis is a spinal condition, an exaggerated, forward rounding of the upper back. In older people, kyphosis is often due to weakness in the spinal bones that causes them to compress or crack. Other types of kyphosis can appear in infants or teens due to malformation of the spine or wedging of the spinal bones over time.

In people with kyphosis, the spine curves outward more than it should. As a result, the upper back looks overly rounded. The curvature can make people looked hunched or slouching. People sometimes call it hunchback or round back.

The spine has natural curves. These curves support our posture and help us stand straight. But excessive curvature can affect posture and make standing difficult. The three most common types of kyphosis are;
* Postural kyphosis
* Scheuermann’s kyphosis
* Congenital kyphosis

The bones (vertebrae) that make up a healthy spine look like cylinders stacked in a column. Kyphosis occurs when the vertebrae in the back become more wedge shaped. The shape of vertebrae can be changed by: fractures, osteoporosis, disc degeneration etc.

Primarily causes of kyphosis depends on the type:
* Postural: Poor posture, leaning back in chairs, carrying heavy bags.
* Scheuermann’s: Problem in the spine’s structure.
* Congenital: Problem that developed in the spine before birth.
Other causes of kyphosis include:
* Age, since the spine starts to curve more as people get older.
* Spinal injury.

The main symptom of kyphosis is having rounded shoulders or a hump in the upper back. Tight hamstrings (muscles in the back of the thigh) can also be a symptom.

People who have a more severe curve may have other symptoms, including:
* Pain or stiffness in the back and shoulder blades
* Numb, weak tingling legs
* Extreme fatigue
* Shortness of breath or other breathing trouble due to the spine pressing against the airways
* Balance problems
* Bladder incontinence or bowel incontinence

Mild kyphosis causes few problems. Severe kyphosis can cause pain and be disfiguring. Treatment for kyphosis depends on your age, and the cause and effects of the curvature.

You can take steps to prevent postural kyphosis:
* Maintain good posture
* Strengthen abdominal and back muscles
* Maintain a healthy weight
* Carry bags or schoolbooks and supplies in a sturdy backpack or roller bag
* Exercise to strengthen your body and stay flexible

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22/04/2026

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SIRENOMELIABy Chipo James MaindaMermaid syndrome, or sirenomelia, is a set of genetic abnormalities that cause a baby to...
21/04/2026

SIRENOMELIA

By Chipo James Mainda

Mermaid syndrome, or sirenomelia, is a set of genetic abnormalities that cause a baby to be born with fused limbs, which may resemble a mermaid’s tail. The condition is very rare, with only 300 reports of this condition occurring in the world and is often fatal. Male babies experience this condition three times more often than females.

Doctors don’t know exactly what causes mermaid syndrome, but they believe it’s likely a combination of environmental and genetic factors.
Doctors call many cases “sporadic,” meaning they occur for no known reason. These causes often lead to impaired blood flow in the embryo, specifically in the region where the lower limbs would typically grow.

Some potential environmental causes of mermaid syndrome include:
* Alcohol use during pregnancy
* Amino acid imbalances
* Lack of oxygen in the uterus
* Exposure to toxins, including those in ci******es, lithium, and co***ne
* Exposure to retinoic acid

Sirenomelia is a severe form of caudal regression syndrome, a term for disorders that involve problems forming the lower part of the spine. The most distinguishing characteristic of mermaid syndrome is legs that are either partly or completely fused together.

However, babies born with mermaid syndrome also tend to have other anomalies that affect their abilities to survive outside the womb.

These include:
* Absent tailbone
* A**l atresia
* Foot abnormalities that include the absence of feet or feet rotated outward
* Gastrointestinal abnormalities
* Heart malformations
* Partly or completely missing sacrum
* Spina bifida
* Underdeveloped or absent kidneys
* Underdeveloped lungs

The severity by which mermaid syndrome affects a baby can vary. Once a doctor identifies that a baby has mermaid syndrome, they will often perform further testing to determine if other genetic abnormalities are present.

Sadly, because mermaid syndrome often causes other organ abnormalities, including those of the heart and lungs, mermaid syndrome is typically fatal in the newborn stage.

However, if mermaid syndrome mostly affects the legs and not other parts of the body (especially the kidneys), some babies may survive for a longer period.

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20/04/2026

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EPISIOTOMYBy Chipo James MaindaAn episiotomy is a surgical cut made in the perineum during childbirth. The perineum is t...
20/04/2026

EPISIOTOMY

By Chipo James Mainda

An episiotomy is a surgical cut made in the perineum during childbirth. The perineum is the muscular area between the va**na and the a**s. The doctor may make an incision in this area to enlarge the va**nal opening before you deliver your baby. It's not as widely used as it once was, but there are some instances where the obstetrician performs an episiotomy.

While episiotomies are uncommon, there are still instances when the healthcare provider feels it's the safest option. These instances include:
* Your baby is in distress and needs to be delivered quickly
* You're exhausted and dehydrated from prolonged labor
* Your obstetrician needs to use forceps or a vacuum to deliver the baby. Your va**na may need to be wider to use these instruments
* Your baby is breech or has shoulder dystocia (shoulders are stuck in your pelvis)
* Your baby is large (macrosomia)
* You've been pushing for too long or can't control pushing

The two most common types of episiotomy are;
* Midline episiotomy
* Mediolateral episiotomy

* Midline Episiotomy

In a midline episiotomy, the incision is made in the middle of the va**nal opening, straight down toward the a**s.
The advantages of a midline episiotomy include easy repair and improved healing. This type of episiotomy is also less painful and is less likely to result in long-term tenderness or problems with pain during sexual in*******se. There is often less blood loss with a midline episiotomy as well.
The main disadvantage of a midline episiotomy is the increased risk for tears that extend into or through the a**l muscles. This type of injury can result in long-term problems, including f***l incontinence, or the inability to control bowel movements.

* Mediolateral Episiotomy

In a mediolateral episiotomy, the incision begins in the middle of the va**nal opening and extends down toward the buttocks at a 45-degree angle.
The primary advantage of a mediolateral episiotomy is that the risk for a**l muscle tears is much lower. However, there are much more disadvantages associated with this type of episiotomy, including:
* Increased blood loss
* More severe pain
* Difficult repair
* Higher risk of long-term discomfort, especially during sexual in*******se.

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19/04/2026

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19/04/2026

BARTHOLIN'S ABSCESS

By Chipo James Mainda

A Bartholin’s abscess can occur when one of the Bartholin’s glands, located on either side of the va**nal opening, develop an infection. When the gland is blocked, a cyst will usually form. If the cyst becomes infected, it can lead to a Bartholin’s abscess. A Bartholin’s abscess can be more than an inch in diameter. It usually causes significant pain.

While most people with a Bartholin’s abscess completely recover, in some cases the cyst will return and become infected again. Women of childbearing age are the most affected population. Nearly 2% of women will experience a Bartholin’s abscess in their lifetime.

There are two Bartholin’s glands, each about the size of a pea. The glands sit on either side of the opening of the va**na. They provide lubrication to the va**nal mucosa.
Doctors believe that bacteria, such as E. coli, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, may cause the infections that can lead to a Bartholin’s abscess. If bacteria get into the gland, swelling, infection, and an obstruction may occur.

When fluid builds up in the gland, pressure increases on the area. It may take years for fluid to build up enough to form a cyst, but an abscess can form quickly after. If the infection and swelling advance, the gland may abscess, which breaks open the skin. A Bartholin’s abscess tends to be very painful. It usually only occurs on one side of the va**na at a time.

A Bartholin’s abscess usually causes a lump to form under the skin on one side of the va**na. A Bartholin’s abscess will often cause pain during any activity that puts pressure on the area, such as walking, sitting down, or having sexual in*******se.
A fever may also accompany the abscess. The area of the abscess will likely be red, swollen, and warm to the touch.

A Bartholin's cyst or abscess is common. Treatment of a Bartholin's cyst depends on the size of the cyst, how painful the cyst is and whether the cyst is infected. Sometimes home treatment is all you need. In other cases, surgical drainage of the Bartholin's cyst is necessary. If an infection occurs, antibiotics may be helpful to treat the infected Bartholin's cyst.

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A**L FISTULABy Chipo James MaindaAn a**l fistula is a small tunnel that connects an abscess, an infected cavity in the a...
18/04/2026

A**L FISTULA

By Chipo James Mainda

An a**l fistula is a small tunnel that connects an abscess, an infected cavity in the a**s, to an opening on the skin around the a**s. The a**s is the external opening through which f***s are expelled from the body. Just inside the a**s are a number of small glands that make mucus. Occasionally, these glands get clogged and can become infected, leading to an abscess. About half of these abscesses may develop into a fistula.

The leading causes of an a**l fistula are clogged a**l glands and a**l abscesses. Other, much less common, conditions that can cause an a**l fistula include:
* Crohn’s disease (an inflammatory disease of the intestine)
* Radiation (treatment for cancer)
* Previously drained a**l abscess
* Trauma to the a**l area
* Sexually transmitted diseases
* Tuberculosis
* Diverticulitis (a disease in which small pouches form in the large intestine and become inflamed)
* Infections of the a**l area
* Cancer

The signs and symptoms of an a**l fistula include:
* Frequent a**l abscesses
* Pain and swelling around the a**s
* Bloody or foul-smelling drainage (pus) from an opening around the a**s. The pain may decrease after the fistula drains.
* Irritation of the skin around the a**s from drainage
* Pain with bowel movements
* Bleeding
* Fever, chills and a general feeling of fatigue

Surgery is almost always necessary to cure an a**l fistula. The surgery is performed by a colon and re**al surgeon. The goal of the surgery is a balance between getting rid of the fistula while protecting the a**l sphincter muscles, which could cause incontinence if damaged.
Fistulas in which there is no or little sphincter muscle involved are treated with a fistulotomy. In this procedure, the skin and muscle over the tunnel are cut open to convert it from a tunnel to an open groove. This allows the fistula tract to heal from the bottom up.

In the case of a more complex fistula, the surgeon may have to place a special drain called a seton, which remains in place for at least 6 weeks. After a seton is placed, a second operation is almost always performed:
* A fistulotomy, or
* An advancement flap procedure (the fistula is covered with a flap, or piece of tissue, taken from the re**um, like a trap door), or
* A lift procedure (the skin above the fistula is opened up, the sphincter muscles are spread, and the fistula is tied off).

Even with effective treatment of an a**l fistula, recurrence of an abscess and an a**l fistula is possible.

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17/04/2026

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