Blood vessels are damaged in one or more areas of the brain due to a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel. There are two types of stroke: transient ischaemic attacks and haemorrhagic strokes. The causes of blocked arteries are: people with too much cholesterol in their blood. What can completely rupture a blood vessel is a sudden and severe increase in blood pressure. These cases generally occur at night or during sleep. Other causes: cholesterol, high levels of diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise...
Red eyes are a sign that this organ of vision is diseased. Redness of the eye means that blood is circulating inside the eye. Eyes are sensitive, and if there's a suspected case, it's always advisable to go to the doctor. The structure of the eye is made up of six thin layers of flesh and blood vessels, and this is the area where the blood vessels break or swell. Causes of the disease: air and environmental pollution, looking at the "screen" for too long, not using eye protection when doing work that damages the eyes, lack of sleep...
An abdominal hernia is a protrusion of an organ through a cavity from which it should not protrude, or for a long time without it, and which is felt from the outside. The hernia forms a swelling of varying size on the wall of the abdomen, in the inguinal region; it may be barely visible or protrude only at certain times. It protrudes or increases in volume when abdominal pressure is increased (coughing). There are two main types: abdominal hernias and disc hernias...
Sickle cell anaemia is caused by abnormal red blood cells in the human body. People with sickle cell anaemia are known as sickle cell disease sufferers. The specialist who can treat this disease is the haematology department. The red blood cells of people with sickle cell anaemia are shaped like a sickle or crescent moon instead of being round, soft and deformable, which makes it difficult for them to circulate in the blood vessels. Sickle cell anaemia is hereditary; 10% of Madagascans are sickle cell sufferers... Symptoms: Arthritic pain, abdominal pain, fatigue, frequent dizziness...
At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.
Read more ...Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.
Read more ...The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.
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