I DON'T LIKE MALARIA

Malaria is a very common disease caused by a parasite called plasmodium and it is transmitted through the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito.

Difference between the male and female Anopheles mosquito is that the males feed on only nectar... they do not bite and so do not transmit the plasmodium parasite causing malaria.

On the other hand, the females require a blood meal in order for their eggs to mature and survive... and so they bite humans in order to feed on their blood, in the process transmitting the plasmodium parasite that causes malaria.

( that says a lot about females     hehehe.... *dr. TM chuckles)

Very common ( 1.5 million cases in Nigeria alone)

The bite of the female Anopheles mosquito introduces the parasite into the persons blood, this parasite then travels to the liver where they mature and reproduce starting the life cycle all over again.

Symptoms start 1-3 weeks after the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito. These include headache, fever with chills, sweating, generalised body weakness and joint pain, vomiting, bitter taste in the mouth, reduced appetite.

It affects pregnant women and may contribute to stillbirths, spontaneous miscarriages.

Also in children less than 5yrs, it could lead to cerebral/severe malaria.

Children less than 5yrs and pregnant women are commonly affected by malaria because these group of people are immunocompetent and immunocompromised respectively.

And so because of that,  they are more vulnerable to malaria.

Malaria is a very deadly disease and should be taken seriously...could lead to severe anaemia ( reduced blood levels), could also affect the kidneys, lungs,brain( as in cerebral malaria)


Preventive measures include;

-Use of long lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN)
-indoor residual spraying
-Clearing of bushes around your home
-Decreasing the number of stagnant water around your homes.
-seeing a doctor ontime whenever you have symptoms
-Never take your antimalarial drug alongside your vitamin b and c tablets.

Lets come together and fight MALARIA...it's getting too much biko.



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Peptic Ulcer Disease(PUD)

Peptic ulcer is a break in the lining of the stomach, small intestine or esophagus caused by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori.

Common (>100000 cases per year in Nigeria)

Risk factors include family history/genetics, abuse of pain reliever medications especially NSAIDS eg Ibuprofen, Aspirin etc  stress, diet eg spicy meals, hot pepper,coffee etc alcohol, smoking

Signs and symptoms include upper abdominal pain which improves with eating in duodenal/intestinal ulcers and worsens with eating in gastric/stomach ulcers...and vice versa.

Pain usually occurs at night and is brought about when the stomach acid i. e Hcl comes in contact with the ulcer.

Other symptoms include abdominal fullness, bloating, nausea, vomiting, reduced appetite, weight loss, vomiting of blood from bleeding/continuous vomiting, black tarry stool

Complications include gastric outlet obstruction(GOO) from excessive scarring, infection, gastric cancer (3-6x), perforation, bleeding.

Prevention
-Stop abusing NSAIDS. Use pain relievers according to a doctors prescription only.
-Reduce intake of alcohol
-Stop smoking
-Reduce excessive intake of spicy meals, pepper, coffee, bottled beverages and gaseous drinks.
-Never neglect breakfast-the most important meal of the day
-Avoid stressful activities and get enough sleep.
-Have mistmag in your home to abate symptoms before you are able to see a doctor.
-visit @DRTMthemedicaltruth on facebook or my blog Drtmthemedicaltruth.blogspot.com and my instagram profile page dr.tm_themedicaltruth.

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EVERYONE IS GUILTY OF MALNUTRITION!!!

Malnutrition is a common condition which results when  a person does not take in enough food and nutrients or when he/she takes food or nutrients in excess of what is required.

Malnutrition could be under or over nutrition.

Malnutrition is the leading cause of many health problems we face in Africa-problems with physical and mental development.

Malnutrition leads to vulnerability to lots of infection because the immune system becomes weak due to inadequate nutrients.

Many children are short statured,  have reduced body mass/fat, swollen feet and tummy, appear weak, have dry skin.

Lack of hygiene and sanitation, lack of breastfeeding, GIT infections eg parasitic infection such as hookworm (iron deficiency anaemia)

Seven classes of food exist,

Carbohydrates-yam,rice,garri,potatoes.  They provide energy for the body.

Proteins-egg,milk,fish,meat, beans. They repair and rebuild tissues and cells.

Fats and oil-olive oil,palm oil, butter, margarine,coconut oil, groundnut oil. They provide heat for the body.

Vitamins-orange,pineapple,guava,mango,pawpaw. Act as antioxidants and help to fight infections in the body.

Mineral salts-sodium,potassium, calcium,magnesium, sulphur,selenium,iodine,copper,chlorine. They help in metabolism. Eg sardine,onions, tomatoes, vegetables.

Fibre-oats,cereals,seeds. They help in digestion and relieve constipation.

Water-best natural drink ever☺☺☺

Balanced diet- diet that contains all the essential nutrients and classes of food in their adequate proportions.
So it's very important we have a balanced diet on a regular basis.

Preventive measures include improved agricultural practices, availability of food, easy access to health care services, encourage breastfeeding, improve hygiene and sanitation, improve the economy.


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Thanks.

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Malnutrition in Africa

TETANUS AND IT'S PREVENTION IN THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY

Tetanus, also known as lockjaw is a very deadly infection caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani present in soil, saliva, manure and dust.

Incubation period is 3 to 21 days after infection.

This bacterium enters through the skin through a break in the skin through a cut or a puncture wound by a rusty nail or contaminated object.
 Also through animal bites.

It causes painful muscle spasms which could lead to fractures and muscle tears.

The disease is not spread between people.

Very common especially in tropical climates.

This bacterium produces poisons that affect muscle contractions especially the muscles of the jaw, face, chest,neck and back.

Symptoms include fever, excessive sweating, headache,trouble swallowing,difficulty in breathing especially if the breathing muscles are affected, high blood pressure, fast heart rate, uncontrolled urination or defecation.

It can also affect the heart and lungs causing untimely death.

infection can be prevented by Immunization with the tetanus toxoid  (tt) vaccine or tetanus immune globulin.

PLEASE LET'S GET VACCINATED WHENEVER WE ARE INJURED BY A RUSTY NAIL/CONTAMINATED OBJECT OR BITTEN BY AN ANIMAL.

Thanks

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OH YES! TUBERCULOSIS CAN BE PREVENTED

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
It mainly affects the lungs.
Very common in Developing areas such as Nigeria.
It is an airborne disease (spread through air) viz coughing, spitting, speaking, sneezing.
Symptoms include chronic cough with blood stained sputum, fever, drenching night sweats,  weight loss, loss of appetite.
Very common in smokers and those living with HIV /AIDS.
When left untreated, could affect the brain, lymph nodes, bones and joints.
Yes, tuberculosis can be prevented through,
 -Vaccination with BCG,
-Good hygienic practices viz covering your mouth and nose whenever you sneeze or     cough,
- washing your hands for at least 20seconds with soap and water.
-Not coming in close contact with one with suspected tuberculosis
-Use of hand sanitizer at all times
-Exercise
-Avoid overcrowding.
-Seeing a doctor ontime for appropriate treatment because it can be cured.
-visiting @DRTMthemedicaltruth on facebook, my blog Drtmthemedicaltruth.blogspot.com and instagram profile page dr.tm_themedicaltruth.




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Oh YES, Tuberculosis can be prevented