Divine Mercy Hospital and Maternity-Minna

08/05/2024

THOSE OF YOU SKIPPING BREAKFAST......

Here are some potential effects of not eating breakfast:

🤎 Fatigue you feel tired and weak throughout the day.
and reduced energy levels: Skipping breakfast can lead to low blood sugar levels, which can make
💙 Weight gain: Skipping breakfast can increase hunger later in the day, which may lead to overeating and weight gain.

🤍 Cognitive impairment: Breakfast provides the brain with essential nutrients that can help to improve cognitive function and concentration.

💚 Increased risk of chronic diseases: Regularly skipping breakfast has been linked to an increased risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.

🖤 Increased risk of mood disorders: Skipping breakfast can lead to low blood sugar levels, which can negatively impact mood and increase the risk of developing mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.

💛 Impaired digestion: Skipping breakfast can slow down the digestive system, leading to constipation, bloating, and other digestive issues.

❤️ Reduced athletic performance: Breakfast provides the body with essential nutrients that are necessary for optimal athletic performance. Skipping breakfast can lead to reduced endurance, muscle strength, and overall performance.

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06/05/2024

*DMH Daily Health Tips*

SYMPTOMS OF MALARIA FEVER

-Anaemia (a decrease in red blood cells)
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
- Convulsions or seizures
- Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
- Confusion or altered mental state
- Coma (in severe cases)
- Bleeding (in severe cases)
- Low blood pressure (in severe cases)

SOME LIST OF DRUGS FOR MALARIA FEVER
Here's a list of common drugs used to treat malaria fever:

1. Chloroquine
2. Mefloquine
3. Artemether-Lumefantrine
4. Doxycycline
5. Atovaquone-Proguanil
6. Quinine
7. Primaquine
8. Artesunate
9. Artemether
10. Amodiaquine

The treatment of malaria fever depends on the type of malaria, the severity of symptoms, and the underlying health of the patient. The most common treatments include:

- Antimalarial drugs: These drugs, such as chloroquine, mefloquine, and quinine, are used to kill the parasites that cause malaria.

- Treatment for complications: If the patient has severe malaria, they may need treatment for complications such as low blood sugar, acidosis, anemia, and kidney failure.
Sure! Here are a few additional treatments for malaria fever:

- Hospitalization: In severe cases of malaria, the patient may need to be hospitalized for intravenous fluids, oxygen therapy, and other supportive care.

- Prevention of recurrence: In some cases, patients may need to take antimalarial drugs for a period of time after they have recovered from the initial infection, to prevent recurrence.

- Prevention of transmission: In areas where malaria is endemic, the use of insecticide-treated bed nets, mosquito repellents, and other prevention measures can help prevent the spread of malaria.

If you suspect that you or someone else has malaria, it's important to seek medical attention right away, as malaria can be fatal if not treated promptly and correctly.

01/05/2024

01/05/2024

DMH Daily Health Tips

Are you suffering from arthritis?

✅ Do regular exercise 5 days 30 minutes a week to avoid arthritis.
✅ Protect your joints from injuries, don't make the habit of waking up, sitting and sleeping wrongly.
✅ Don't ignore joint pain and body stiffness, if this is happening constantly, seek doctor's advice.

30/04/2024

DMH Daily Health Tips

Before your love for each other becomes hotter than fire, go do genotype test. E get why.