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28/10/2020

HEPATITS B & MANAGEMENT

��FACTS:
1) In 2016, 250millions were affected worldwide, only 10% were aware.

2) It attacks the liver causing acute and chronic disease.

3) Transmitted via mother to child, s*x, sharing needles and sharp instruments

4) The virus can survive outside the body for 7days

5) It can be prevented by vaccines (3 doses)

�� *SYMPTOMS*
1) Most people do not have any symptoms when newly infected.

2) Yellowness of the eyes,dark urine, abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea etc.

��RISK FACTORS
1) Unprotected s*x with infected individual (multiple s*xual partner)
2) Drug abuse,
3) Healthcare workers
4) Frequent blood transfusion

��Treatment
Diagnosis: HBsAg screening.

Acute Infection: stabilise and supportive care.

Chronic Infection:
Presence of HBsAg for at least 6months.
Antiviral drugs like Rivabirin,tenofovir etc

��Complications
1) Chronic liver disease
2) Liver Cancer

28/10/2020

HEPATITIS*

�� *DEFINITION*
It is inflammation of the liver. It can be mild and resolves spontaneously or serious with complications.

�� *EPIDEMIOLOGY* :
325 millions worldwide live with B and C.

�� *TYPES*
1) Viral Hepatitis: A,B,C,D & E
2) Alcohol Hepatitis
3) Autoimmune hepatitis
4) Hepatitis due to Drugs
5) Toxic substances

✅Viral Hepatitis A:
It is transmitted via food & water contaminated by faeces from an infected person
Treatment:
Bed rest and supportive care
It can be prevented by vaccine for both newborn and adult

✅Viral Hepatitis C: Transmitted via s*xual in*******se, sharing needles/sharp objects
Treatment:
Antiviral medications & supportive care
No vaccine for this.

✅Viral Hepatitis D: Transmitted via direct contact with infected blood.
Treatment:
Based on presentation.
It is prevented by getting Hepatitis B vaccines.

Viral Hepatitis E:
Transmitted via infected water.
Treatment:
Bed rest, liberal fluids & supportive care

20/10/2020

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION 1

✅DEFINITION
It is inability to get or keep er****on that is firm enough for s*x. It is the most reported s*x problem by men and it affects about 30million men ( AUA)

✅HOW ER****ON OCCURS
When not s*xually aroused, the p***s is soft and limp.

When aroused,nerves release chemicals that increase blood flow to the pe**le chambers.

During er****on, the chambers trap blood and pressure in the chambers make the p***s turgid.

At or**sm, nerve signals reach the p***s, chamber muscles relax and blood is released back into circulation

✅ Symptoms

1) Inability to get an er****on

2)Trouble keeping an er****on

3) Reduced s*xual desire
4) others: low self esteem, depression and distress for the man.

✅RISK FACTORS
1) Being over 50years
2) Diabetes Mellitus
3)Hypertension
4) High Cholesterol
5) Cardiovascular disease
6)Smoking
7) Drug abuse
8) Alcohol
9)Obesity
10) lack of exercise

Watch out for Part 2:
✅Causes, prevention, treatment and complications

15/10/2020

BREAST* *CANCER* *AWARENESS* *PART* 2

✅PREVENTION: Observe the following: Healthy diets, physical activities,stop smoking, reduce alcohol, control BMI, reduce radiation exposure, breastfeeding and other protective, modifiable factors

✅EARLY DETECTION:
1)Self Breast Examination
2) Clinical Breast Examination
3) Routine mammogram
40-49years: Discuss with your Doctor especially if there are risk factors
50-75years: Every 2years

✅EARLY DIAGNOSIS:
Diagnosis of Breast cancer is by Biopsy of the breast mass or Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) etc

✅TREATMENT:
It can entail the following depending on the stage of the cancer.
1) Surgery
2) Chemotherapy
3) Radiotherapy
4) Hormonal therapy

✅REHABILITATION &
PALLIATIVE
Breast cancer patients need all necessary supportive care they can get from relatives, community, healthcare workers and facilities.

Let's work together to fight this scourge.

Further inquiries,contact us at Royalmed Cares.

Your health,our priority.

13/10/2020

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS PART 1.

✅INTRODUCTION.

Breast cancer occurs when cells of the breast begin to grow rapidly, haphazardly and uncontrollably.
It is the leading cancer among women. It can also occur in men.

✅CAUSES

Inheritance of some genes or mutation of genes like BRCA 1 & BRCA 2 etc.

✅RISK FACTORS: Factors that increases the chance of having breast Cancer
1) Family or personal history
2) Being Female
3) Increasing age
4)Radiation exposure ( to the chest for treatment during childhood or adulthood
5) Not pregnant/delayed pregnancy/not breastfeeding

✅PROTECTIVE FACTORS
1) Healthy diets
2)Healthy weights
3) Physical activities
4) Breastfeeding
5) Reduced Alcohol intake

✅SYMPTOMS
1) Lump in the breast
2)Pain in the breast
3)Redness of the breast skin
4)Bloody discharge from the ni**le
5)Sunken or inverted or rashes around the ni**le etc

✅BREAST SELF EXAMINATION.

This is best done every month , 3rd to 5th day after your me**es starts because breasts are less painful and lumpy at this time.( 5 step video can be watched online).

Do not hesitate to contact us should you have further inquiries

Watch out for Part 2: Prevention, Early detection, Diagnosis, Treatment, Rehabilitation.

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07/10/2020

*INFERTILITY* II:
Due to time and space constraints, we will only mention few points here.

*RISK* *FACTORS*
MALE:
1) Heavy alcohol intake
2) smoking ci******es
3) Obese or overweight
4) Older age
5) Exposure to chemicals,solvents etc.

FEMALE:
1) Advances in age
2) Recurrent and poorly treated STIs
3)Obesity or overweight
4)Smoking cigarette
5) Alcohol

*CAUSES* *OF* *INFERTILITY*
MALE:
1) S***m abnormalities
2) Retrograde ejaculations
3)Hormone imbalance( low testosterone)
4) Testicular problems like Infections, undescended etc.
5)Drugs: steroids etc

*FEMALE* :
1) Ovulation disorders ( PCOS etc)
2) Damage to fallopian tubes
3)Endometriosis
4)Uterus or Cervical abnormalities
5)Medical conditions , auto immune, Unexplained etc

*MANAGEMENT*

Your Doctor will do the following
✅ Detailed history,
✅Examination
✅Investigation like S***m test, abdominal scan HSG, Hormonal assay etc.

TREATMENT

Depending on the diagnosis;

✅Medications can be given
✅Surgical procedures may be advised
✅Assisted Conception like IUI and IVF may be recommended.

Should you have more inquiries, do not hesitate to contact us Cares. We are committed to you and your health (fee attached).

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05/10/2020

INFERTILITY* 1:

*DEFINITION*
Infertility is the inability of s*xually active, non-contracepting couple to achieve conception in one year.

Primary infertility is when a couple have never had a pregnancy /Child

Secondary Infertility is failure to conceive following a previous pregnancy.

*MYTHS** :

1) Infertility is incurable. This is not true, with proper treatment many couples go on to have their children.

2) Infertility is woman's problem.
This is not true as it can be caused by both s*xes

3) Age doesn't affect infertility.
This is not true as the older one becomes, the lower the chances.

4) Your health doesn't impact fertility.
This is not true as staying healthy is very important to conception

5) If you relax more, you will become pregnant. Infertility is a problem of the reproductive system not psychological.

*FACTS*
1) Infertility affects about 15% couples globally, 48.5million couples

2) 6% of married women (15-44years) in the US have infertility

3) Prevalence in Nigeria ranges from 10% to 30%

4) 30% is due to male problems, 30% female,30% combined male and female, 10% unknown.

5)Tubal disease is the most common cause of Infertility in Nigeria

Watch out for INFERTILITY 2: Risk factors, causes and management.

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03/10/2020

FACT ABOUT VITAMIN B6 & ITS DEFICIENCY

1) It is water soluble and present in many foods

2)It is very important to the human system and involved in more than 100 enzymes reactions mostly protein metabolism.

3)Concentration of more than 30nmol/l in the blood indicates adequacy.

4)Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults (19-50 years) is 1.3mg daily

5) Natural sources include: Fish, Beef liver,potatoes fruits, vegetables etc

6) Deficiency causes: Anaemia, swollen tongues, Scaling on the lips & cracks at the corners of the mouth and weak immune systems

7) @ RoyalMed Cares, we have varieties of Multivitamins that can prevent you and yours loved ones from vitamins deficiency.
We will deliver them to your doorsteps.
You will be glad you did.

Your health, our priority.

30/09/2020

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS: PREVENTION &MANAGEMENT

*Prevention* :
✅Complete s*xual education and behaviour change

1) Abstain: The most effective way to avoid STIs

2) Stay with one uninfected partner.

3) Get vaccinated: Vaccines are available for Human papillomavirus (HPV) and Hepatitis A and B.

4) Use Condoms correctly and consistently

5) Avoid Alcohol and drug abuse: under the influence of these,you are more likely to take s*xual risks

6) Male circumcission reduces a man's risk of acquiring HIV from an infected partner by as much as 60%

7) Pre and post exposure prophylaxis for HIV.

*Treatment*

A) Antibiotics can cure STIs caused by bacteria e.g Gonorrhea, Syphillis,Chlamydia. Contact your Doctor for diagnosis and appropriate antibiotics.

B) Antiviral drugs are prescribed for HIV, Herpes Simplex and Hepatitis B.

Conclusion:

✅If tests show you have a STI, inform your s*xual partner (s) over the last 3months to 1 year so they can be treated as well.
✅Stay safe

✅Book an appointment with us today Cares, your concerns will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

We care for you beyond words.

Your health,our priority.

28/09/2020

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIs): FACTS &TYPES

1) Over 1million STIs are acquired every day worldwide. 1 out of 20 adolescents contract STIs each year

2) More than 30 different Bacteria, Viruses and Parasites are known to be transmitted via s*xual contact.

3) They can also spread via non s*xual means via blood and blood products

4) A person can have a STI without having obvious symptoms of disease. However common symptoms are Urethral discharge and pain , ge***al ulcers, lower abdominal pain.

5) Here are 8 common STIs.

4 are currently curable
a) Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Trichomoniasis.

4 are viral infections which are incurable.
b) Hepatitis B, Herpes Simplex Virus, HIV and Human Papilloma virus (HPV).

6) Mother to child transmission can cause still birth, neonatal death , conge***al abnormalities etc.
Source (WHO)
.....to be continued

Part 2: Management and Prevention.

@ RoyalMed Cares we are interested in your complete state of wellbeing.
Contact us today for your healthcare needs.

Thanks

25/09/2020

HYPERTENSION

✅ Hypertension is defined as Blood pressure readings measured on two different occasions > or= 140/90mmHg

✅1.13 billion people worldwide have hypertension.
In 2015, 1in 4 men, 1in 5 women had it. (WHO)

✅RISK FACTORS:
Modifiable;
Excessive salt intake ,physical inactivity, obesity, consumption of to***co &Alcohol etc

Non modifiable;
Family history, age over 65years, DM, Kidney disease etc.

✅SYMPTOMS Headaches,insomnia ,nosebleeds, fatigue,chest pain, dizziness, etc

✅PREVENTION
1) Reduce salt intake to less than 5g daily
2)Eat more fruits and vegetables
3)Increase physical activities
4)Avoid to***co, reduce alcohol consumption.
5)Limit saturated fats.

✅MANAGEMENT
1) Reducing and managing mental stress
2) Check blood pressure regularly
3)Treat with anti hypertensive as prescribed by your Doctor
4) Managing other medical condition.

If you have any concern, do not hesitate to reach out to us online (fee attached).

We are poised to impact your health in many positive ways.
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23/09/2020

NIGHT* *BLINDNESS* (NYCTALOPIA)

*Introduction* :
It is inability to see well at night or in poor light.
It is usually a symptom of underlying problems.

*Possible* *causes*
✅Vitamin A deficiency
✅Cataract especially in individuals with Diabetes Mellitus.
✅Shortsightedness
✅Glaucoma and its medication
✅Retinitis pigmentosa and Usher syndrome.

*Treatment*

Your Eye Doctor, Opthalmologist, will examine the eye and make a diagnosis.

It may be as simple as Vitamin A supplements, new eye glasses or Surgery in cases of Cataract removal.

*Prevention*

✅Monitor your blood sugar
✅Eat food rich in Vitamins A like carrots, sweet potatoes, mangoes etc

*Caution*

If you have night blindness don't drive at night until you are treated.

At RoyalMed Cares, we have arrays of Multivitamins that are rich in Vitamin A, antioxidants, and Minerals that can help prevent Vitamin A deficiency and cataract.

Reach out to us today and we will deliver it to your doorsteps.

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