Dr. Roseval

16/11/2025

12/11/2025

Hematuria means there’s blood in the urine — it can be visible (red/pink urine) or microscopic (only seen under a microscope).

It’s a symptom, not a diagnosis — meaning it always needs investigation.

Common causes include:
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Kidney stones
• Bladder or kidney inflammation
• Exercise-induced hematuria
• Kidney diseases
• Tumors (in bladder, kidney, or prostate)
• Medications (like blood thinners)

Here are the common appearances:
1. Light pink urine – looks like water with a few drops of food dye.
👉 Usually mild bleeding, often from a bladder or lower urinary tract infection.
2. Cola- or tea-colored urine – a brownish or rusty tone, not bright red.
👉 Suggests bleeding from the kidneys or upper urinary tract (e.g. glomerulonephritis, stones, or kidney disease).
3. Bright red urine – clear red discoloration, like diluted cranberry juice.
👉 Often indicates fresh bleeding, possibly from the bladder, prostate, or urinary tract injury.
4. Clots in urine – small stringy or jelly-like pieces seen in the toilet bowl.
👉 Can occur with heavy bleeding from the bladder or urinary tract — this is a red flag that needs urgent medical review.

⚠️ Important to Note
• The amount of blood doesn’t always reflect seriousness — even tiny traces (microscopic hematuria) can point to kidney problems.
• Pain + blood often points to infection or stones.
• Painless blood can sometimes be more worrying — especially in older adults — and must be checked for bladder or kidney cancer.

If you notice blood in your urine, seek urgent medical attention.

09/11/2025

Why You May Have an STI Without Symptoms

You feel fine… so you assume you’re fine.
But the truth is, many s*xually transmitted infections don’t cause symptoms at all and that can be dangerous.

🦠 Some STIs that often show no symptoms:
• Chlamydia – can stay hidden for months, especially in women.
• Gonorrhoea – not everyone gets pain or discharge.
• HPV – you may not see warts but it can still affect your health.
• HIV – may stay silent for years while spreading.

So you might feel perfectly fine, yet still:
❗pass the infection to your partner
❗develop complications like infertility or pelvic pain later

That’s why routine screening matters — especially if you’ve had unprotected s*x or new partners.
Don’t wait for symptoms. Prevention is always easier than treatment.

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05/11/2025

Let’s talk about a topic many men avoid — yet affects more than half of men over 40. . What’s really going on?

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04/11/2025

These medications can raise your blood sugar — especially if you already have risk factors.

Always check with your doctor before stopping any medication.

1. Corticosteroids – Prednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone

2. Thiazide diuretics – Hydrochlorothiazide, Bendroflumethiazide, Chlortalidone

3. Beta blockers (non-selective) – Propranolol, Nadolol

4. Atypical antipsychotics – Olanzapine, Clozapine, Risperidone, Quetiapine

5. Statins – Atorvastatin, Simvastatin

6. Oral contraceptives (estrogen-containing) – Ethinylestradiol combinations

7. Calcineurin inhibitors – Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus

8. Protease inhibitors (HIV meds) – Indinavir, Lopinavir, Ritonavir

9. Niacin (high-dose Vitamin B3)

Disclaimer; This is only for public health education and does not substitute for personalised medical advice. Always speak to your doctor for your personal health advice.

02/11/2025

“Doctor, I’m only in my 40s, but I’m struggling with er****ons — could it be stress?”

Maybe. But sometimes, it’s not stress at all — it’s your heart‼️

Erectile dysfunction can be one of the earliest warning signs of heart disease — often appearing years before a heart attack.

Why? Because the arteries that supply blood to the p***s are smaller than those supplying your heart.
When they start to narrow or harden, your body notices it there first.

In the comments, I’ll break this down clearly 👇👇👇
🫀 How er****on problems can reflect blood flow issues
⚠️ The hidden link between ED and heart attacks
🌿 What to do about it (without shame)
💡 When to see a doctor

See you in the comments 👇🏽

01/11/2025

Doctor, I scrub and scrub my neck, but it’s still dark — what’s wrong with me?”

If this sounds familiar, keep reading.
Because sometimes, that dark patch on your neck isn’t dirt.
It’s your body sending a warning — one most people miss.

That “shadow” could be acanthosis nigricans — a skin change that often points to insulin resistance, your body’s early sign of prediabetes.

It’s your skin’s quiet way of saying:
🩸 “Your blood sugar is getting harder to control.”

💬 In the comments, I’ll break it down simply:

✨ What causes the dark neck
🧬 How it’s linked to insulin and blood sugar
⚠️ Who’s most at risk
🌿 What you can do to reverse it naturally

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30/10/2025

Potassium helps balance blood pressure, reduce cramps, and support heart and nerve function — especially if you eat a lot of processed or salty foods.

🩺 Tip: Try adding one or two of these to your meals each day — your heart (and muscles) will thank you.

Here are 20 foods that actually have more potassium than bananas (which have about 422 mg per medium fruit):👇👇👇

28/10/2025

Did you know that about 70% of your immune system lives in your gut? 👀

Here are 5 simple ways to keep it strong and happy 👇

1. 💧 Stay hydrated – Aim for at least 8 glasses of water a day.
2. 🥣 Eat fermented foods – Yogurt, kimchi, kefir, or sauerkraut are full of good bacteria.
3. 😴 Sleep well – Your immune cells recharge while you rest.
4. 🚶🏽‍♀️ Move your body – 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily does wonders.
5. 🧘🏽‍♀️ Manage stress – Deep breathing, prayer, or meditation help calm your gut-brain axis.

Your gut health = your immune health.
Treat it kindly. 🌿

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28/10/2025

‼️ If your skin or eyes are turning yellow — or you’re always feeling tired for no reason — your liver might be in trouble!!!

Your liver is like your body’s main detox officer.
It filters everything — alcohol, medicines, toxins, even excess fat.
But when it’s overloaded or inflamed, you start noticing small changes you might ignore:
• Dark urine
• Persistent fatigue
• Itchy skin
• Belly bloating
• Loss of appetite

The scary part?
Liver problems can creep in silently — especially if you drink regularly, take lots of painkillers, or have fatty liver disease.

WHAT TO WATCH:
Any sign of yellowing skin, confusion, or vomiting blood means your liver is in serious distress.

You need urgent medical attention !

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