Health WINDO

12/07/2025

Ovulation:

Ovulation is a key part of the menstrual cycle, but its importance goes beyond just releasing an egg.

It plays a major role in fertility, pregnancy, and even overall health.

Whether you're trying to conceive, avoid pregnancy, or monitor your reproductive health, understanding ovulation matters.

Learn all you need to know in simple terms

🔑 WHAT IS OVULATION?

Ovulation is when one of your ovaries releases an egg.

This usually happens about 14 days before your next period, but it varies from person to person.

If your cycle is 28 days long, ovulation often happens around day 14.

However, cycles can range from 21 to 35 days, meaning ovulation can occur earlier or later 👏🏽👏🏽

🔑 HOW DOES OVULATION WORK?

Your body controls ovulation with hormones:

- FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) helps eggs grow inside tiny sacs called follicles in the o***y.

- Estrogen rises as one follicle becomes dominant, preparing the body for ovulation.

- LH (Luteinizing Hormone) Surge triggers the release of the egg.

Once the egg is released, it travels into the fallopian tube, where it waits for s***m.

The egg only lives for 12–24 hours, but s***m can survive inside the reproductive tract forget up to 5 days.
This is called the fertile window.

Know the right time to be with your partner

29/06/2025

WHAT TYPE OF DISCHARGE IS CONSIDERED NORMAL?

Honestly, any discharge that is white or off-white (slightly dull white) is usually nothing to worry about.
If the discharge is thick or has a yellow, green, or gray color, it is a tclear sign that you have an ginfection. If it is brown or red (bloody), it also indicates that there is an infection.

Some other signs that show you may have an infection include:

1. Pain during urination
2. Mild itching in the private area
3. Lower abdominal pain during menstruation
4. Pain during s*xual in*******se

These are signs that suggest an infection is present.

As long as the discharge is white or off-white and has no foul odor, it is considered healthy.
But if it differs from that, then it's likely an infection, and you should seek treatment.

It’s also important to quickly go to the nearest hospital to see a doctor.

Prevention is better than cure.

29/06/2025

How Important is Sleep To Children?

Let’s be serious, over here, many parents value food, education, and discipline when raising children… but sleep is often overlooked. Yet, sleep is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your child’s brain.

When a child sleeps, their brain is not idle. That’s when the real work begins. The brain cells start building connections, organizing thoughts, and storing everything they learned during the day. This is how learning becomes memory, and how a curious mind becomes a brilliant one.

Sleep-deprived children may appear forgetful, easily distracted, or hyperactive l, and sadly, they are sometimes labeled as stubborn or slow.

But what if i told you that the really issue is just poor sleep?

During deep sleep, the brain releases growth hormones which helps the child manage emotions, and boosts their immune system. That’s why a well-rested child is happier, calmer, and smarter in the long run.

For children under 5, sleep is even more crucial. At this age, their brains are growing at lightning speed, and missing out on quality sleep can have long-term effects on their learning abilities, behavior, and overall mental health.

Have a proper sleeping plan for your children.

Soon as they’re back from school, feed them well, get them a warm/cold shower and let them enjoy their siesta.

Also, have a curfew in your house; do allow your children watch TV until 10pm like adults before going to bed. If possible, tuck them in as early as 8-9pm and let them catch quality sleep before leaving for school the next day.

Parents, please stop using sleep as a punishment or “backup plan” after cartoons or phone time. Sleep should be protected and prioritized, just like food and education.

A child that sleeps well will shock you with wisdom.

P.S: Good sleep = Good brain.

It’s not just rest, it’s mental development. Your child’s future depends on it.
Mother's and mother's to be take notes of this .

28/05/2025

“How Married and Unmarried People Get PID — You’ll Be Shocked!”
(S*x or No S*x — This Disease Doesn’t Care)

"PID doesn’t care if you’re married or not — you can still get it!"

Many people believe only ashawo or girls who sleep around get PID.

Let me tell you how married, unmarried, virgins, faithful women — all can get PID:

1. Unmarried girls (especially s*xually active):
S*x without protection (condom)

Having more than one s*xual partner

Partner who is sleeping around

These girls get exposed to bacteria like Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Mycoplasma, etc.

2. Married women:
If their husband has an infection and passes it to them

After childbirth — doctors/nurses use unclean tools

Unsafe abortion or womb cleaning

After miscarriage – if not handled well

3. Virgins or those who never had s*x:
If any dirty object enters the va**na (e.g. during examination or traditional herbs)

During unhygienic procedures like D&C

In rare cases, bacteria can move from a**s or skin into the va**na and travel upwards

So YES — ANYONE can get PID.
But the number one risk is s*x without protection with an infected person.
That’s why testing your partner is not a joke!

15/05/2025

Sorry I started later today
We are going to discuss about ulcer disease

Ulcer disease refer to a condition chàraterized by open sores or ulcer that develop on the lining of the stomach or the duodenum.
Ulcer are caused by an imbalance between digestive juices produced by the stomach and the factors that protect it's lining.
Why did they happen
The most common causes of ulcer are infection with the bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H- pylori) or the long term use of certain pain medication especially nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (Nsaids)

Symptoms
Common symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea & feeling full too soon after eating.

Types
Ulcer in the stomach are called gàstriculer
Ulcer in the duodenum are called duodenum ulcer
Treatment
Go for Omeprazole
Amoxicillin and flagyl

Note that untreated ulcer can lead to complication like bleeding and a hole in the stomach or Intestine wall.
That is all for today

14/05/2025

We will have class by 12:00pm tomorrow

07/05/2025

Is our week

07/05/2025

GWHY NURSES WEEK IS CELEBRATED FROM MAY 6 TO MAY 12

Nurses Week is more than just a date on the calendar—it's a time to recognize the heartbeat of healthcare. It begins on May 6th and ends on May 12th, a date chosen with deep meaning: the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

Florence Nightingale was a woman of fierce compassion and unshakable purpose. During the Crimean War, while others saw chaos, she saw a calling. With a lamp in her hand and care in her heart, she walked through the night, tending to the wounded—earning the name “The Lady with the Lamp.” Her legacy laid the foundation for a profession built on sacrifice, knowledge, and deep humanity.

But while we celebrate, let us not forget what the world often does:

Nurses are strong—but not superhuman.y
They work 12-hour shifts, wipe tears from the sick and dying, skip meals to answer call bells, and go home carrying stories that never make the headlines.

They are the calm in chaos, the light in darkness, and the courage in crisis.
Yet many suffer in silence—overworked, underappreciated, and emotionally drained.

Nurses Week is not just a celebration.
It’s a reminder:
To see them.
To thank them.
To stand with them.

Because behind every healed patient is a nurse who gave a part of themselves to make it happen.

Happy Nurses Week to every soul who wears the uniform with pride and love. The world is better because you care.

— Nurse Ogbuewu Emmanuella

06/04/2025

This is how you get worms, you don’t need to eat from the gutter to get worms.

Let me tell you 6 ways they can enter your body:

1.Eating suya without washing your hands.

2.Fruits or veggies not properly washed

3.Drinking sachet water (yes, even “pure” water)

4.Dirty fingernails

5.Undercooked meat or fish

6.Bathing with borehole water that’s not treated

Worms love low hygiene + high sugar.

And guess what most people are doing?

Exactly that.

18/02/2025

Understanding Substance Induced Psychosis: A Growing Concern

During my current psychiatry ward posting, I have observed that many of the young men admitted are battling substance Induced psychosis. This condition results from the misuse of substances like loud, Colorado, jedi, ci******es, colos, ice (crystal meth)weed, and other harmful substances.

What is Substance Induced Psychosis?

It is a mental health condition where individuals experience symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking caused by substance abuse.

Common Causes:

🤍Peer Pressure: The most common reason many people start using these substances is the pressure to fit in or feel accepted by friends and social groups(Omo una too do ooo).
❤️ Curiosity and experimentation
💜 Stress or escape from life challenges
🤍 Easy access to substances

Common Signs Include:

💟 Hearing or seeing things that aren't real (hallucinations)
💟 False beliefs or paranoia (delusions)
💟 Confused or disorganized behavior

The Hard Truth:

These substances may offer a temporary "highness" (and your problem will still be there ooo) but can permanently damage mental health. Long term use increases the risk of chronic mental illness.

A Call to Action:

Let’s raise awareness, support those struggling with addiction, and discourage substance abuse in our communities(you can start from your family and friends). Mental health matters and your Mental health is my priority 🥰.

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17/10/2024

Important things to keep in mind:
1. BP: 120/80
2. Pulse: 70 -100
3. Temperature: 36.8 - 37
4. Breathing: 12-16
5. Hemoglobin: Male 13.50 - 18
Female 11.50 - 16
6. Cholesterol: 130 - 200
7. Potassium: 3.50 - 5
8. Sodium: 135 - 145
9. Triglycerides : 220
10. Blood volume in the body : PCV 30-40%
11. Sugar level :
For children 70-130
For adults: 70 - 115
12. Iron : 8-15 mg
13. White blood cells WBC : 4000 - 11000
14. Platelets : 1,50,000- 4,00,000
15. Red blood cells RBC : 4.50 - 6 million
16. Calcium : 8.6 -10.3 mg/dL
17. Vitamin D3 : 20 - 50 ng/ml.
18. Vitamin B12 : 200 - 900 pg/ml
*Special Tips for Senior Citizens 40/50/60 years :*

*First Tip:* Drink water all the time even if you are not thirsty or need it, most of the health problems and most of them are caused by lack of water in the body. At least 2 liters per day.
*Second Tip:* Do as much work as you can, there should be movement of the body.. like walking, swimming, or any kind of sport.

*Third Tip:* Eat less.. stop craving for more food... because it never leads to good. Don't deprive yourself, but reduce the quantity. Use more protein, carbohydrate rich foods.

*Fourth Tip:* Don't use vehicle unless it is absolutely necessary. If you are going anywhere to get groceries, meet someone, or do any work, try to walk on your feet. Climb stairs instead of using elevators, escalators.

*Fifth Tip:* Leave anger, stop worrying, try to ignore things. Do not involve yourself in troublesome situations. They all spoil health and take away the glory of the soul. Talk to positive people and listen to them.

*Sixth Tip:* First of all, leave the attachment of money. Connect with people around you, laugh and talk! Money is made for survival, life is not made for money.

*Seventh Note:* Do not feel sorry for yourself, or about something you could not achieve, or about something you cannot support. Ignore it and forget it.

*Eighth Tip:* Weal

26/09/2024