Kenneth: 870 books

Baker’s cystA few months ago I had this patient who consulted me over a swelling at the back of his right knee which he felt was growing bigger.Having felt the swelling I suspected that it was a popliteal cyst.To exclude any other possible causes such as tumors or meniscus cyst,...

SPINAL STENOSIS Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is a condition due to the narrowing of the spinal canal either in the central part or peripheral (lateral) to the side in the nerve root canal. This results in pain in one leg without back pain Every one can get Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. The...

Backache is one of the most common complaints by patients seen in a family doctor's clinic. The complaint may be: Constant aching, pain or stiffness that occurs anywhere along your spine, from the base of the neck to the hips. Sharp pain in the neck, upper back, or lower back,...

Heel pain is the pain which is felt in the heel either when standing too long or when walking. It occurs more in women than in men maybe because they tend to wear high heel shoes more than in men. What are the causes of Heel Pain? The most common cause is Plantar fascilitis...

Inflamed Trachea (Tracheitis) is an acute medical disorder that causes inflammation and infection of the trachea (windpipe) that leads to the lungs.The mucous membranes of the windpipe becomes inflamed from bacterial or viral infection or irritated by fumes and dust in the air leading to swelling...

Pancreatic CancerA 70 year patient of mine had chronic gastric pains for many years which improved with medications.I have always advised him to see a specialist for a gastroscopy.Eventually he went and the gastroscopy did show the presence of gastric ulcers and the bacterium...

This book describes Myelofibrosis, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases This is my 5th book on Fibrosis which as can be is a very destructive disease ending in organ failure or death or needing organ transplant (Lung, liver, heart, kidney and now bone marrow). Like all organs, the bone marrow...

Oral cancer is cancer that affects any part of the mouth, including the tongue and lips.The most frequent symptoms are having a sore or ulcer for more than three weeks.Mouth cancer can begin anywhere in the oral cavity:1. Lips2. Inside lining of the cheeks and lips (buccal mucosa)3. Front 2/3 of the...

Randal Regulus was a normal teenager in a normal family with normal friends. Then he learned that the “normal family” part was a lie. His parents were actually professional monster hunters, with a secret armory and everything! Randal thinks that nothing could be better when his parents invite...

Anuli had grabbed two twenty-litre clay water pots. She mumbled a greeting to her mother and lightly bumped into her elder sister “You are standing in the way…” she murmured. Mmecha was upset. She stared at her sister with disdain. Anuli had broken into her morning fantasies. When would the...

Two stories written on the Route of Lee's Retreat. (Not about Lee's Retreat.) Stories of adventure, men, friendship.

A drug bust against the Nigerians, takes place in Berea Johannesburg. One of the drug dealers throws out cocaine from his balcony and he gets arrested. The police demand bribe, and the dealer calls Orakwe to bring the money to the station. When Orakwe visits the 4th floor of the police station, he...

"The Kwerekwere Testament 1: Going Beyond Borders" is the first part of "The Kwerekwere Testament; The Complete Chronicles". "kwerekwere" is the derogatory term that black South Africans... and indeed black Southern Africans use when referring to "unwanted black foreigners"... almost all black foreigners...

The 2nd Part of "The Kwerekwere Testament: The Complete Chronicles" trilogy. Orakwe has learnt that to survive in Johannesburg, he must align himself to one crime. He chooses forgery and soon finds out that every crime is linked to the other. And this includes drug dealing, kidnapping, fraud (419)...