Dr Jade Mogambery

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• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): Frequently referred to as HIV, the virus has a severe impact on the immune system, damaging its CD4 cells. As a result of damage to white blood cells, the body’s defences against infectious diseases weakens and is likely to progress to acquired immunodeficiency disorder, recognised as AIDs. Usually spread through bodily fluids including blood and saliva, transmitted during unprotected sex or by sharing drug equipment such as needles, HIV precedes other infectious diseases including tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis, fungal illnesses and meningitis. Dr Jade Mogambery manages her HIV positive patients taking advantage of antiretroviral therapy (ART) during the early stages of the virus, preventing further complications from secondary infectious diseases.
• Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis, classified as an infectious disease, has a severe impact on the lungs with the bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis spreading through air droplets. Tuberculosis can be fatal if left undiagnosed, but in most cases, it can be prevented through the prolonged use of antibiotics. A person with latent tuberculosis will have Mycobacterium tuberculosis in their body yet still not present any symptoms associated with the disease, and there remains a reduced risk of spreading the underlying illness to other people. Undiagnosed HIV positive people are susceptible to contracting tuberculosis because of their weakened immune systems, and as a result, active TB cases are likely to spread. Dr Jade Mogambery is an expert in the management of pulmonary tuberculosis administering medication to rid the body of disease.
• Malaria: Although cases of malaria are prevalent in Zimbabwe and Mozambique, South Africa is also considered high risk, particularly in parts of the Umkhanyakude district as well as the Kruger National Park. Malaria originates from the Plasmodium species parasite transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. As soon as the parasite enters your body, it migrates to the liver, where it fully develops. As soon as it's matured, the parasite from the deadly Plasmodium falciparum, one of South Africa's most infectious species, enters red blood cells multiplying and bursting from the cells giving rise to malaria symptoms often mistaken for the flu including fever, fatigue and chills. As a result of her many years of experience resolving infectious diseases, Dr Jade Mogambery manages severe malaria through ICU support and dialysis.
• Chronic Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C infection: Viral illnesses such as hepatitis B and C have a severe impact on the liver, disrupting its ability to detoxify the blood, prevent bleeding and interrupting its ability to store energy. Hepatitis B and C are similar in the sense that both viral infections affect the liver but differ in terms of transmission as hepatitis B is spread through bodily fluids. But, hepatitis C spreads through contact with blood. Hepatitis B presents symptoms of dark-hued urine, fever, lethargy, nausea, jaundice, joint pain and pale stools. Patients who aren't immune to these viruses develop chronic infections progressing to renal disease, blood issues and skin disease. Dr Jade Mogambery will prescribe antiviral medication to combat hepatitis B or C, safeguarding the liver against liver damage.
• Lung diseases or respiratory conditions: Lung disease may arise from prevalent respiratory conditions either as a result of genetics, airway infections or from the use of toxic substances including cigarettes. Chronic obstructive airway disease (COPD) primarily affects the airways causing the bronchi and trachea to tighten, restricting airflow to the lungs. Usually spurred on by smoking cigarettes, COPD forms part of other respiratory diseases involving chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Asthma, triggered by allergies or pollutants, occurs when there's inflammation in the airways triggering frequent spasms contributing to wheezing. With the use of spirometry, Dr Jade Mogambery diagnoses lung and respiratory diseases by initiating a lung function test. Dr Jade Mogambery incorporates a variety of treatments combining the use of antibiotics, bronchodilators, oral steroids or inhalers as well as oxygen lung therapy to resolve respiratory problems associated with lung disease.
• Bleeding disorders or full blood count issues: Failure to form a blood clot after an injury can lead to excessive bleeding, however sometimes bleeding occurs spontaneously resulting in either a mild or severe bleeding disorder. Bleeding disorders linked to haemophilia are either hereditary or acquired, and then there exist several bleeding disorders associated with anaemia, liver cirrhosis, leukaemia, HIV or a vitamin K deficiency. Patients suffering from bleeding disorders experience bruising, menorrhagia in women, frequent nosebleeds and heavy bleeding after vaccinations, dental procedures and minor cuts. Initially, before treatment, Dr Jade Mogambery diagnoses bleeding disorders in her patients investigating their blood count, conducting bleeding time and platelet aggression tests. Although certain bleeding diseases cannot be treated, Dr Jade Mogambery aims to alleviate its symptoms introducing iron supplementation, blood or frozen plasma transfusions.
• Hypertension and diabetes mellitus: Hypertension and diabetes are closely linked, sharing common causes of insulin resistance, inactivity, inflammation and stress. Obesity, a diet high in sodium, excessive intake of alcohol and lack of exercise contribute to hypertension that doesn't usually present symptoms until a significant incident occurs. The primary function of the pancreas is to break down our food into glucose reserved for energy stores. Still, with diabetes mellitus, the pancreas doesn't function properly, producing small amounts of insulin, resulting in the accumulation of sugar in the bloodstream. Dr Jade Mogambery strives to manage prediabetes and diabetes mellitus maintaining glucose control utilising insulin to avoid lifelong diseases such as renal disease, heart attack and stroke.
• Vaccinations: Vaccines strengthen the body’s immunity against bacterial or viral diseases. Vaccinations, a primary form of prevention, protect the body from infection controlling diseases that once threatened humankind such as measles, tetanus, polio and whooping cough. Whether it be your lifestyle, previous health conditions or travel plans, it's essential to get vaccinated. Dr Jade Mogambery encourages her elderly patients and those living with HIV, diabetes mellitus and lung disease with compromised immune systems, to receive appropriate vaccinations preventing the risk of contracting secondary infections. Generally, vaccinations lower your chances of developing chronic conditions like HPV and hepatitis B, reducing your risk of specific cancers. Because the flu virus evolves slightly every year, it’s essential to take flu vaccines, especially for people over sixty years of age with diabetes mellitus and lung diseases.
• Travel vaccines: Planning an overseas holiday getaway can be stressful but preparing for optimal health becomes a priority. Upon entering a foreign country, there's a high susceptibility to contracting unknown bacteria and germs that will most likely compromise your immune system. Travel vaccines combat global diseases including yellow fever, typhoid, influenza, meningococcal and hepatitis A. Dr Jade Mogambery advises travel vaccines be scheduled four to six weeks before travelling, encouraging scheduled boosters and additional vaccinations for both parent and child. It’s also vital to take medication while on holiday if you suffer from chronic conditions such as HIV, diabetes and respiratory diseases potentially weakening your immune system.
• Fever: Fever is a sign that the body is fighting against infection and could be a symptom of several diseases, infections and chronic illnesses. Usually a sign of a viral infection, fever resolves within days, but if it persists, Dr Jade Mogambery needs to determine possible causes of the symptom. Low-grade fever or persistent fever could signal a urinary tract infection, tuberculosis, sinusitis or malignant connective tissue illness. Experiencing fever involves chills, sweats, dehydration and fatigue and becomes severe when it lasts longer than a week. Dr Mogambery will diagnose the condition by checking the patient’s temperature to ensure that it’s below 37 degrees. It’s also highly likely that fever emerges from infection after a recent surgery or after recovering from a previous infection. If this is the case, Dr Mogambery will conduct necessary blood, urine and imaging tests to diagnose the cause of fever.