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13/08/2025

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16/05/2025

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✔️ Hemodialysis Blood lines @$3.5.
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15/04/2025

09/04/2025

❌Women Face 10X Higher Risk of Thyroid Disorders❌

Thyroid disorders are the most common endocrine disorders, affecting approximately 42 million people in India.

✳️Role of Thyroid Hormones✳️
Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in regulating metabolism, growth, and overall development. The primary thyroid-related hormones include:

🔺T4 (Thyroxine) – The main hormone produced by the thyroid gland (inactive form).

🔸T3 (Triiodothyronine) – The active form of the hormone, created by the conversion of T4 through the removal of iodine atoms.

🔺TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) – Regulates thyroid hormone production, with its levels depending on the amount of T4 present in the body.

❓❓❓Why Are Women More Prone to Thyroid Disorders❓⁉️⁉️
One in eight women experiences a thyroid disorder, primarily due to autoimmune responses and hormonal fluctuations. Factors contributing to higher susceptibility include:

✅Autoimmune triggers – Conditions like Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease are more prevalent in women.
✅Menstrual cycle fluctuations – Hormonal changes impact thyroid function.

✅Pregnancy – During pregnancy, women produce more thyroid hormones to support the fetal brain and nervous system development. Babies rely on maternal thyroid hormones until about three months, after which they start producing their own, though initially in insufficient amounts.

🔷Thyroid Function Tests- to diagnose thyroid disorder

▪️T4 (Thyroxine levels)

▫️T3 (Triiodothyronine levels)

🔹TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone levels)

🔴 Common Thyroid Disorders
1. Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
A condition where the thyroid gland produces insufficient thyroid hormones.

Hashimoto’s Disease – An autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the thyroid, leading to low hormone production.

2. Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
A condition caused by excessive thyroid hormone production.

Graves’ Disease – An autoimmune condition that results in overproduction of thyroid hormones.

3. Goiter
A condition develops when the thyroid gland grows larger, often caused by iodine deficiency.

Thyroid disorder is treatable with certain medications but not curable .

Thyroid disorders can significantly impact overall health, making early diagnosis and treatment essential.

Enoch Ndonye

09/04/2025

Not Every High HbA1c Means Diabetes:

A patient walked into a clinic, anxious about his lab results. His HbA1c was 6.4%—generally known as borderline "prediabetes". But his fasting (88 mg/dL) and post-meal sugar (120 mg/dL) were perfectly normal. The real issue? Iron deficiency anemia (Serum Ferritin: 8 ng/mL, Hemoglobin: 10.5 g/dL). Yet, his first concern was, “Should I start taking antidiabetics?”

🔹 The Misleading Numbers
HbA1c reflects average blood sugar over three months, but conditions like iron deficiency anemia can falsely elevate it. Studies show anemia can inflate HbA1c by 0.5–1.2%, leading to misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment.

🔹 Fixing the Root Cause
Instead of prescribing diabetes medication, the focus was on treating iron deficiency:
✔️ Iron-rich foods like spinach and lentils
✔️ Vitamin C to boost absorption
✔️ Avoiding tea/coffee with meals (which hinder iron absorption)

Three months later, his HbA1c dropped to 5.5%—without any diabetes treatment!

🔹 Key Takeaway
HbA1c is useful but not infallible. Always consider context—anemia, kidney disease, or other factors can affect it. Misdiagnoses lead to unnecessary stress and medications.


Enoch Ndonye

08/04/2025

🔹 Sodium (Na) – Regulates blood pressure, blood volume, and fluid balance.
⚠️ Imbalance: Too much (Hypernatremia) can lead to edema and high BP, while too little (Hyponatremia) can cause hypotension, muscle weakness, and even seizures.

🔹 Potassium (K) – Essential for heart health and muscle contraction.
⚠️ Imbalance: Excess (Hyperkalemia) can cause dangerous ECG changes, while deficiency (Hypokalemia) leads to ST depression and muscle weakness.

🔹 Magnesium (Mg) – Keeps muscles relaxed after contraction.
⚠️ Imbalance: High levels (Hypermagnesemia) can cause bradycardia and hypotension, while low levels (Hypomagnesemia) increase arrhythmia risk and blood pressure.

🔹 Calcium (Ca) – Crucial for blood clotting, muscle contraction, and bone strength.
⚠️ Imbalance: Excess calcium (Hypercalcemia) can cause kidney stones and bone pain, while low levels (Hypocalcemia) can lead to muscle spasms and fracture risks.

📌 Key relationships to remember:
✔️ Sodium & Potassium – Inversely related
✔️ Potassium & Magnesium – Move together
✔️ Magnesium & Calcium – Closely linked

Enoch Ndonye

08/04/2025

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06/04/2025

>Tumor markers are substances (proteins, enzymes, hormones, or genes) that are produced by cancer cells or by the body in response to cancer. They are found in blood, urine, or tissue samples and are used for:
✔ Early cancer detection
✔ Monitoring treatment response
✔ Detecting recurrence
✔ Predicting prognosis

🧬 How Are Tumor Markers Used?
1. Screening – Some markers help detect cancers early (e.g., PSA for prostate cancer).
2. Diagnosis – Used alongside imaging & biopsy for confirmation.
3. Monitoring Treatment – If levels drop, treatment is working; if they rise, cancer may be growing.
4. Detecting Recurrence – Rising levels after treatment suggest cancer is coming back.

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⚠ Limitations of Tumor Markers

🔸 Not always specific – Can be elevated in non-cancer conditions.
🔸 False positives/negatives – Some cancers do not produce markers at early stages.
🔸 Used with other tests – Imaging (MRI, CT, PET scans) & biopsy are crucial for confirmation.
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01/04/2025

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