Why do some people suffer from hemorrhoids and others don’t?
Is it hereditary or due to something they eat?
Hemorrhoids are inflamed veins that make bowel movements extremely painful and difficult.
5 management strategies for a better quality of life. 👇🏼
What you’re looking at right now is called a tonsil stone.
Tonsil stones are a buildup of debris on the tonsils and they’re one of the major causes of bad breath.
Let’s talk about it👇🏼
Hemorrhoids are not pretty, neither are they pleasant to experience.
Over 1.5 million people experience hemorrhoids yearly.
Good news is, it can be prevented.
5 simple ways of preventing hemorrhoids 👇🏼
Imagine a scenario where you’re unmarried and have regular sex.
You’re scared of getting pregnant so every time you have sex, you take Postinor 2.
You’re happy with the benefit, but are you aware of the side effects?
Let’s dive into Postinor 2, the celebrity contraceptive 👇🏼
These are stages of tooth decay.
Tooth decay affects over 1.5 million people yearly in Nigeria alone.
It is the most common reason for a tooth extraction.
What causes tooth decay?
Can it be prevented?
Open thread👇🏼
Research shows fasting prolongs life by 40%.
When you fast regularly, you start to consume your own body tissue and the tissues that go first are the damaged ones.
Have you been skeptical about fasting?
Here are 5 reasons you should consider it 👇🏼
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you’re burned?
Place ice or ice water on it right?
That’s wrong, and can lead to complications.
How are burns managed?
Open thread 👇🏼
Yesterday, we saw the surgical removal of worms from the small intestines.
Incase you didn’t see it, it’d be linked in the thread 👇🏼
When worms are not eliminated, they have the tendency to obstruct bowel movement.
There’re different types of worms..
Open thread
Let’s talk about the cause of one of the most excruciating pains people experience.
Arthritis.
Over 350 million people have arthritis worldwide, with women being more at risk.
What is arthritis?
What types do people commonly experience?
Can it be prevented?
I heard staphylococcus aureus has destroyed a lot of marriages.🤦🏽♀️
I blame herbal medicine vendors that consistently disseminate wrong information.
Let’s talk about staph for a minute.
Why is there always a ‘mild growth’ in test results?
Is it sexually transmitted?
Imagine this;
You had unprotected sex and found out the person is HIV positive, 24 hours after it happened.
What would you do next?😱
Let’s talk about HIV, PEP and PrEP - and how you can protect yourself.👇🏼
Prostate cancer remains the number 1 cancer that afflicts men.
It cannot be overemphasized.
Your job is to prevent it from happening, and that means making sure everything runs smoothly.
10 signs of a healthy prostate. 👇🏼
It is not cancer, it is just an enlargement of the prostate.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common condition that affect older men.
One recurring question is; Will all men eventually develop enlarged prostate glands?
If so, can it be prevented?
Open thread 🧵
Ovulation is a highly coveted period in a woman’s cycle.
This is because it is the peak of fertility, and women naturally feel their best!
Sadly, it lasts only 24 hours and can be missed if you’re not observant.
Here are 7 signs you’re ovulating 👇🏼
LIVER CIRRHOSIS
This is what your liver would look like if you keep binging on alcohol every weekend.
Liver cirrhosis is the final stage of chronic liver disease.
All you need to know is contained in the thread👇🏼
You need a liver to live.
The liver is the largest organ in the body and performs over 500 functions.
What are the stages of liver damage?
How can we better care for it?
When I was a child, my favorite uncle had elephantiasis.
We all thought he stepped on ‘juju’ and the adults did what they could, while we watched on.
Unfortunately, he died due to complications.
Nobody would’ve believed it was transmitted by mosquitoes.
Open thread…
This week alone, I’ve encountered 3 cases of bladder infection.
Do you know that bacteria can travel up your urinary tract to your kidneys and cause damage?
It can even enter your bloodstream and cause sepsis - A life threatening infection
Let’s talk about UTI progression
Cucumbers are really underrated.
This powerhouse of nutrients does everything it says and more.
What happens when you eat cucumbers for a week?
Shall we?👇🏼
ACNE
Acne is described as the 8th most common disease worldwide.
Everyone has had an experience with acne at some point, or still do.
To successfully treat acne and keep it away for good, you need to understand it.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW👇🏼
- For every 100 men, 13 would develop prostate cancer.
- It is the 2nd most common cancer affecting men.
That puts it in the 1% of the 1%.
• What is prostate cancer?
• How does it develop?
• Can it be cured?
Can you avoid this dreaded disease?
Let’s chat 👇🏼
I saw this question somewhere on X…Bed bugs or mosquitoes?
Most people chose mosquitoes because bed bugs have shown them a thing or two.
Where do bed bugs come from?
How do you identify and treat their bites?
Can they be prevented?
Worm infections are very common, but hardly resolved.
People live with them for yearsss, and wonder why their digestive system is a mess.
7 signs that show you have an infection (and what to do).👇🏼
Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia.
I’d be speaking for most men if I say this is their greatest fear.
Can it be treated? Or prevented?
Let’s see👇🏼
One of the most embarrassing things for a lady is to smell fishy..down there.
Like yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis is caused by an imbalance of vaginal flora.
How do you banish this odor forever?
Let’s break it down in the simplest of terms 👇🏼
Another Wednesday morning to remind you about your blood pressure.
High blood pressure kills more people than any other condition, approximately 10 million people yearly.
You need to be AWARE.
5 ways to prevent ending up a hypertensive patient.👇🏼
Rhesus positive, Rhesus negative.
We were talking about this in the pharmacy, and a patient confessed he has grown-up kids but doesn’t know his blood group.
Are you in this blind category?
Let’s see why you shouldn’t play having kids by luck. 👇🏼
APPENDICITIS
Acute appendicitis is a potentially fatal medical emergency that needs immediate treatment.
What is the appendix about?
How do we quickly identify appendicitis?
Let’s answer some commonly asked questions 👇🏼
More than anything, abdominal obesity(stomach fat) is a risk factor for so many diseases.
It doesn’t help that the stomach is the first place where fat goes to store.
10 ways to lose that stubborn belly fat. (For good) 👇🏼
Hey you 👋
I know you think snoring during sleep is normal, and on some occasions it might be.
However, loud snoring can point to a potentially serious problem.
It is called sleep apnea.
Come with me👇🏼
Let’s talk about a condition that’s so common but hardly talked about.
BUTT ACNE.
Do you have bumps on your buttocks that just won’t go away?
What is the cause?
How do you treat it for good this time?
My friend asked me,.. ‘Oluoma, why is it that most married couples find it hard to conceive?’
Infertility is such a delicate and global issue.
1 in every 6 couples are infertile for one reason or the other.
Let’s see 5 probable causes of infertility in women👇🏼
I’m convinced my dad planted the coconut tree in our house purely for selfish reasons.
Nobody drags the water with him, and for good reason too.😄
In case you are not aware, here are 5 amazing benefits of drinking coconut water. 👇🏼
• 99.7% of cervical cancer is caused by the human papilloma virus(HPV), commonly variant 16 and 18.
• HPV is gotten through skin to skin contact with the genital area; Vaginal, anal and oral sex or by sharing sex toys.
7 out of 10 ladies that walk into a pharmacy complain of vaginal infection.
What predisposes you to infection?
How do you differentiate between a bacterial or fungal infection?
How can you prevent it?
Learn and share with a sis! 👇🏼
FULL LIST | Cuppy
Boobs are delectable and delicate. It’s high time we talked about them.
Have you ever wondered why some boobs sag and others don’t?
Perhaps you think women with saggy boobs are promiscuous and vice versa?
Perhaps you stigmatize them?
This thread is an exposè on boobs for
Jock itch is an insanely uncomfortable situation people endure in silence due to embarrassment.
Well, not anymore.
This thread tells you everything you need to know about jock itch, treatment options and prevention strategies.
Men, get in here. 👇🏼
No, this is not a spiritual attack.
It is called a stroke.
A stroke is what happens when an artery that supplies blood to the brain blocks or ruptures.
How do you spot a stroke FAST?
Staphylococcus aureus gets a lot of hype.
If I was a layman, I’d conclude it was the deadliest infection one could have.
Let’s talk about the staphylococcus aureus every herbal medicine vendor seem to have a cure for.
Unroll the thread 👇🏼
Today we’re shining a light on Livolin forte.
Livolin forte is a supplement that helps in the regeneration of liver cells.
How does it do this?
Who needs this?
The liver is a simple organ.
Feed it what it wants and it goes about it’s duty.
However, it hardly happens that way.
Over 2 million people die due to liver disease yearly.
Let’s see some of the reasons why👇🏼
Ladies walk into the pharmacy daily requesting for supplements for a better skin tone.
I always tell them this.
There’re 5 powerful antioxidants your skin needs👇🏼
What if I told you, you don’t need Postinor 2?
• The slight embarrassment while buying it
• The hormonal imbalance
• The pregnancy scare.
What if I told you, you can bypass all of that?
Without getting pregnant? Yes!
3 solid forms of contraception you don’t know about👇🏼
One bowel movement a day, keeps the doctor away.
Did I get it right? 🤭
Let’s talk about constipation.
Why is addressing constipation so important?
Everything you need to know is contained in the thread.👇🏼
A colleague checked her BP yesterday and it read 130/84.
Although we tried to allay her fears, she was worried.
How can a 24 year old’s blood pressure be 130/84, she mused?
When was the last time you checked?
Do you even know the blood pressure values?
Open thread to learn👇🏼
Most people attest to how painful hemorrhoids can be.
Others wish they spoke up sooner before it got to a critical stage.
Some haven’t experienced hemorrhoids, and thankfully so.
Let’s see a bit about this condition and how to prevent it. 👇🏼
ASTHMA 101
Asthma is one of the most chronic conditions of the lungs, affecting over 300 million people worldwide.
Despite this, most people don’t know anything about it, or how to handle it.
5 ways to manage asthma like a pro. 👇🏼
This is the second stage of syphilis.
Syphilis is one of the most undetectable sexually transmitted infections.
It is also the deadliest.
What are the stages of syphilis?
How do you identify them on time?
Collagen supplements are the order of the day.
It is one of the most sought after supplements in a pharmacy outlet.
Are collagen supplements necessary?
Do they work?
Have you ever been so constipated, you manually removed your feces?
That was fecal impaction.
Fecal impaction is a situation where stool becomes stuck in the rectum and cannot be passed.
What can we do to never find ourselves in this situation?
8 PROVEN WAYS TO INCREASE TESTOSTERONE.
Testosterone is the most important hormone for men, it is the bane of masculinity.
However, for various reasons, testosterone might be low, and this can lead to distressing issues.
Let’s talk about it.
Every man needs to see this👇🏼
As a child, I used to think you got pneumonia if you exposed yourself to cold.
Who else thought that? Or still thinks that way?
Show of hands please🙋🏼♀️
Well, Pneumonia is not a result of cold, however it can develop as a secondary infection.
Let’s talk about it👇🏼
@aproko_doctor
Cloves are very beneficial actually. They’re antioxidants, which means they boost the immune and can prevent against certain forms of cancer.
They also have anti inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
However, like every other thing, an excess of it might be harmful for you
What is Ulcer?
An ulcer is an open sore or hole in the lining of your stomach or duodenum.
This is due to erosion of the mucosal lining that protects the stomach walls.
When the walls are bare, digestive acids and enzymes eat at it, causing ulcers.👇🏼
Okay, I understand this image is a bit dramatic but stay with me.
Do you know anybody with frequent chest pain, even at rest?
The person is suffering from ANGINA, a warning sign of heart disease. ⚠️
Let’s talk about it. 👇🏼
The first time I heard of Rheumatoid arthritis, I knew nothing about it.
I only knew it was a debilitating condition that causes a lot of pain and suffering.
Let’s take a deep dive into this form of arthritis 👇🏼
DOES COLD WEATHER REALLY CAUSE PNEUMONIA?
This conception is widespread, but is it true?
Let’s burst some myths together and get into the facts of this serious lung infection.
Come with me👇🏼
I once thought slightly bowed legs were attractive,…until I learned they can be a sign of a condition.
In children, it’s called rickets; in adults, it's osteomalacia.
This thread aims to shed light on rickets, its causes, and how to prevent it. 👇🏼
..bacteria, making the situation worse.
In other words, stop self medicating.
How is candidiasis prevented?
- Don’t douch
- Maintain proper hygiene
- Avoid feminine washes
- Avoid added sugars
- Wear cotton underwear
- Go commando at night
- Stay hydrated
- Don’t abuse
This is someone’s axilla (armpit)
What you’re seeing is a condition called Acanthosis Nigricans. (AN)
Not just the armpit, AN affects the neck and private organs as well.
What’s the etiology?
What can be done about it?
Someone told me ‘nothing Dey do am oh, he just slumped and died’.
That’s how silent heart conditions can be.
Did you know?
Just being male is a risk factor for hypertension.
It’s men’s health awareness month, and we’re shining a light on men’s health!
Come with me👇🏼
If you have type 2 diabetes, I want to introduce a term to you.
It’s called Insulin resistance.
Insulin resistance is both the front and back end runner of diabetes.
That’s what you should be looking to reverse.
How?
Come with me 👇🏼
It’s confusing when health professionals say fats are bad and at the same time encourage you to eat fatty foods.
It’s like ‘pick a struggle’.
Do we eat or do we not?
There’re 3 types of fat, let’s talk about them. 👇🏼
PROBIOTICS??🤔
You’ve probably heard a lot about eating foods rich in probiotics.
What exactly are probiotics? And how are they related to gut health?
A 🧵
I want to believe that people abuse or take hard drugs because they don’t know the long term consequences.
Drugs have the potential to destroy your life as you know it.
Let’s start with Methamphetamine; the street drug called ICE.
If you’re prone to recurrent urinary tract infection, this thread is for you.
4 ways to deal with recurrent infections, asides the use of antibiotics 👇🏼
Despite being very beneficial, garlic has one obvious drawback.
It gives people that take it regularly a characteristic foul breath or odor.
How do you enjoy the many benefits of garlic, without the smell?
Open thread👇🏼
@FirstDoctor
Exactly
Peeing after sex reduces the risk of a urinary tract infection.
If you’re prone to infections, endeavor to always pee after sexual intercourse.
PROBIOTICS
Probiotics has become a multi billion dollar industry.
Everybody is concerned about gut health, and rightly so. But..
What are probiotics and do you need them?
Find out here👇🏼
OVARIAN CANCER ‼️
Ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer deaths among women.
It is often called the ‘Silent killer’.
Why? Because most cases are diagnosed TOO LATE.
Here are 10 ways you can protect yourself from this cancer.👇🏼
What can a PCOS diagnosis mean for your long term future health?
We’ve heard a lot about this condition, some know it by heart but others still haven’t grasped it.
What do you need to know about PCOS?
Why should you watch out for it?
Let’s have a chat👇🏼
What causes Ulcers?
Predominantly 2 things;
• H. Pylori bacteria
People with H. Pylori infection are at increased risk of developing ulcer.
• NSAIDS (Pain medications)
NSAIDS impair the natural ability of the stomach to protect itself against digestive acids. 👇🏼
Did you know?
80% of people living with hepatitis have no idea they have this disease.
Why?
Hepatitis is asymptomatic till it becomes chronic.
What is hepatitis?
What causes it?
Can it be prevented?
These 8 facts would guide you👇🏼
Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cause of cancer deaths in women.
Try as much as we can, cancer is not ‘preventable’, however the risks of developing it can be reduced.
10 factors that predispose you to breast cancer👇🏼
Do you also think once you have malaria, you have typhoid as well?
All your life, you’ve always requested for anti malaria medications with antibiotics to boot?
This post is for you 👇🏼
Please retweet for others🙏🏼
Lagbaja | The prophet
Imagine a situation where your baby grows in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus.
That’s what an ectopic pregnancy is.
An ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency 🚨
Why does this happen, and can the baby be saved? Let’s talk! 👇🏼
How many of us have parents that complain of back pain?
Show of hands please🙋🏼♀️
Back pain is the most frequently complained about pain and it is the leading cause of disability.
What are the causes of back pain?
How do we halt the progression?
WHERE DO HEADACHES COME FROM?
Have you ever had an unexplainable pounding headache out of the blue?
Well, I had one yesterday, and it wasn’t funny.
Let’s see the different types of headaches, their causes and solutions.👇🏼
Cancer is a disease we cannot entirely prevent.
However, we can reduce our risk of developing any of them.
This thread contains;
- 10 cancer fighting foods
- 10 cancer causing foods.
(Supported by research)
Let’s go👇🏼
You can brush and floss religiously, and still develop them.
The key is in regularly examining your mouth, especially when something feels off.
Risk factors;
Anybody can develop tonsil stones, however you’re more at risk if
- You’re always dehydrated
- Have frequent
Did you know?
A heart attack strikes someone about every 40 seconds.
Heart attacks occur when blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced or cut off completely.
5 signs that show you’re having a heart attack…👇🏼