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31/03/2024

Team Dokita at Techup Portharcourt 2024.

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06/11/2023

Obesity Stigma

Obesity stigma is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals around the world. It's time to address this harmful bias and work towards a more inclusive and empathetic society. Here's why we should challenge obesity stigma:

🌟 Understanding Obesity: Obesity is a complex condition influenced by genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. It's not merely a matter of willpower.

🚫 Harmful Stereotypes: Stigmatizing individuals with obesity perpetuates harmful stereotypes and can lead to discrimination in various areas of life, from employment to healthcare.

❤️ Emotional Impact: Obesity stigma takes a toll on mental health. Those affected often experience low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.

💡 Educate, Don't Stigmatize: Instead of blaming or shaming, let's educate and support those dealing with obesity. Knowledge and compassion are powerful tools for change.

🤝 Creating Inclusivity: We can create a more inclusive and understanding world by challenging our own biases and promoting empathy and respect for all body types.

Remember, every individual deserves to be treated with kindness and respect, regardless of their weight. Let's break the chains of obesity stigma and work towards a healthier, more compassionate society. 💪❤️

01/10/2023

Team Dokita wishes you a happy birthday.

Thanks for all you do Stewart Ezekiel Jnr 🙏🏻

27/09/2023

What Do You Know About Tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body, such as the kidneys, spine, or brain. Tuberculosis is a global health concern, with millions of new cases and deaths reported each year. In this article, we aim to educate people about TB, including its causes, symptoms, modes of transmission, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Causes:
TB is caused by an airborne bacteria that spreads from person to person through the air. When an infected individual sneezes, coughs, talks, or spits, tiny droplets containing the bacteria are released into the air. If a healthy person inhales these droplets, they may become infected. It's important to note that not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick, as the immune system can sometimes prevent the bacteria from causing active disease.

Symptoms:
The symptoms of TB can vary depending on the organs affected. In pulmonary TB, the most common form, of symptoms include a persistent cough (that may produce blood), chest pain, fatigue, weight loss, chills, and night sweats. Other forms of TB, such as extrapulmonary TB, may present with symptoms specific to the affected organs, such as back pain for spinal TB or blood in urine for kidney TB.

Transmission:
TB is primarily transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks. However, close and prolonged contact with the infected individual is usually necessary for transmission to occur. Crowded spaces with poor ventilation, such as hospitals, prisons, and homeless shelters, increase the risk of transmission. It's worth noting that TB is not easily spread through casual contact, like handshakes or sharing utensils.

Diagnosis:
If TB is suspected, medical professionals conduct various tests to confirm the diagnosis. These include a chest X-ray, sputum culture (a lab test to identify the bacteria in the phlegm), and a tuberculin skin test or blood test to check for sensitization to TB bacteria. Additional tests, such as CT scans or biopsies, may be performed if extrapulmonary TB is suspected.

Treatment:
TB is treatable with a combination of medications. The standard treatment usually involves a six-month course of antibiotics. Patients must take the full course of medication as prescribed, even if symptoms start to improve, to ensure complete eradication of the bacteria. Failure to complete treatment may lead to drug-resistant TB, which is more challenging and expensive to treat.

Prevention:
Preventing the spread of TB relies on various strategies. The Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine can provide some protection against severe forms of TB in children, but it's not very effective in preventing adult pulmonary TB. Other preventive measures include early identification and treatment of infected individuals, improving living conditions to reduce overcrowding and improve ventilation, and promoting awareness and education regarding TB transmission and prevention.

TB is a serious infectious disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Understanding its causes, symptoms, modes of transmission, diagnosis, and treatment options is essential for prevention, early detection, and effective management. Education and awareness are crucial in combating TB and reducing its impact on individuals and communities.

19/09/2023

Stomach Aches

Intestinal Gas

It’s natural to have gas in your digestive tract and to pass gas regularly. Everyone passes gas at least 12 times a day, which is a combination of oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane. The unpleasant odour of flatus is caused by gases (e.g. hydrogen sulfide) produced by the bacteria in the large intestine. Even though it’s natural to have gas in your digestive tract, excessive gas can cause intense, temporary pain. People who suffer discomfort from gas in the intestine report abdominal bloating, flatulence, and jabbing pains or cramps in the abdomen. Intestinal gas can mimic the pain associated with real illnesses, like gallbladder disease, heart disease, and appendicitis, but be aware that it can also signal other illnesses, such as stomach flu or food poisoning.

The best treatment for gas focuses on the cause. Although several over-the-counter medications advertise gas relief, they do not work for everyone and may have side effects. Medications that have been shown to effectively reduce gas use simethicone, a substance that helps gas be expelled through belching or passing flatus (it does not make gas dissolve or disappear). Activated charcoal preparations may also be helpful. While these medications are good for short-term immediate relief, the best step for long-term comfort is to find out what causes you gas.

There are two general causes of gas: swallowed air and the breakdown of undigested foods by harmless bacteria in the large intestine. Everyone swallows air when they eat and drink, but these activities are likely to increase the amount ingested:

Eating or drinking rapidly

Drinking through a straw

Chewing gum or eating hard candy

Smoking

Food triggers vary from person to person, but the types of food that seem to cause the most problems are those that are high in fibre or lactose.

Foods that may cause gas include:

Beans
Peas
Lentils
Cabbage
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Milk products (if you lack adequate amounts of the enzyme lactase)
Onions
Wheat
Carbonated beverages
Sorbitol (artificial sweetener) and fructose (found in corn syrup)

To prevent gas:

Avoid foods that trigger gas.

Avoid swallowing excess air by not chewing gum or eating hard candy.

Take digestive enzyme supplements, such as Beano (for high-fibre foods) and lactase supplements (for milk products).

Eat only small amounts of dairy products with food, if you suspect lactose intolerance.

Eat several small meals throughout the day instead of two or three larger ones.

Eat slowly, in a relaxed setting, and chew your food thoroughly.

Take a stroll after meals. Don’t sit in a slumped position or lie down after eating.

If increasing the fibre in your diet, do so gradually.

Exercise to facilitate the passage of gas through the digestive tract.

13/09/2023

Cold and flu
Colds and influenza (flu) are the most common illnesses among college students.

Causes
Both of these illnesses are upper respiratory infections, meaning they involve your nose, throat, and lungs. Viruses cause both colds and flu by increasing inflammation of the membranes in the nose and throat.

Most transmission of these viruses occurs via hand-to-hand contact.

Symptoms
Flu symptoms come on suddenly and affect the body all over. Flu symptoms are usually more serious than a cold and include:

fever (100° F),

headache,

more intense pain and fatigue, and

more severe, often dry cough.

When you get the flu, you are also more prone to bronchitis, sinus, and ear infections.

Cold symptoms mostly affect above the neck and include:

a runny or stuffy nose (nasal congestion),

sneezing,

sore throat, and

cough.

You may also experience a mild headache, body aches or a low-grade fever. Typically, a cold lasts 2-14 days.

Treatment
If any problem is causing you discomfort, you should seek medical care.

Seek medical attention promptly if you have:

a fever of 102° F or greater (which may indicate a more serious infection),

a persisting cough, especially with a significant fever (which could indicate pneumonia),

a persistent sore throat (especially if a runny nose does not develop - which could indicate a strep infection), or

any cold lasting more than 10 days.

Because colds and flu are caused by viruses, they cannot be cured by antibiotics. There are tips to help you feel better and strengthen your immune system to fight illness:

Rest more than usual and avoid exercise until symptoms are gone.

Drink lots of clear fluids (e.g., water, tea).

Stay away from cigarette smoke.

Do not take antibiotics unless specifically prescribed for you to cure the illness from which you currently suffer.

Avoid drinking alcohol because it weakens your immune system and may interact with medications.

Avoid caffeine, which can increase congestion and dehydration.

Eat a well-balanced diet, including fruits, vegetables, and grains.

07/09/2023

Allergies
Allergies are an immune response triggered by allergens, an ordinarily harmful substance.

Causes
People with allergies have especially sensitive immune systems that react when they contact with allergens.
Common allergens include:

foods (nuts, eggs, milk, soy, shellfish, wheat)

pollen

mould

latex

pet dander

Symptoms
Because there are so many possible causes, the symptoms of allergies vary widely. Airborne allergens, like pollen and pet dander, are likely to cause:

Eye irritation

Runny nose

Stuffy nose

Puffy, watery eyes

Sneezing

Inflamed, itchy nose and throat

Allergens that are consumed, like foods or certain medications, can cause:

Hives or skin rashes

Gastrointestinal distress (diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, excessing gas, indigestion)

Tingling or swelling of the lips, face, or tongue

Itchiness

Difficulty breathing or wheezing

Fainting/ or lightheadedness

In cases of a more extreme response, called anaphylaxis, symptoms are severe and life-threatening.

Treatment
The easiest and most effective way to treat allergies is to get rid of or avoid the cause. Where unavoidable, some lifestyle changes can reduce your allergy symptoms. For example, if you are allergic to dust mites, make an effort to keep your room clean and free of dust by frequent vacuuming, dusting, and washing of bedding.

For pollen allergies, avoid being outside when pollen counts are high and keep the windows to your room shut.

Because it is very difficult to avoid certain allergens, medication may be necessary to lessen symptoms caused by allergens, other than food and drugs.

Antihistamines: help relieve or prevent the sneezing, itchy eyes and throat, and postnasal drip that the allergen may cause. They are sold in many forms (i.e., pills, nasal sprays, liquids, etc.).

Decongestants: help reduce congestion in your nasal membranes by narrowing the blood vessels that supply those membranes. They can be purchased in several forms (liquid, pill or nasal spray) and may be used with an antihistamine or alone to treat nasal swelling related to allergies. Limit the use of nasal sprays to fewer than two to three days in a row because prolonged use can cause the nasal membrane to swell, resulting in severe nasal obstruction.

Anti-inflammatory agents (e.g., corticosteroid): help reduce swelling of the airways, nasal congestion and sneezing. Typically taken as a nasal spray. Some people report that corticosteroids irritate nasal passages.

Allergy shots: recommended for serious allergy sufferers, This series of shots are administered by a healthcare provider and contain small amounts of the allergens that cause you discomfort. The goal of allergy shots is to enable your immune system to build better defences against allergens.

Some allergies go away with age, but others are lifelong.

04/09/2023

Start your week with inner peace and clarity. Embrace the power of meditation today, and let your mind find serenity amidst the chaos. Happy Monday!

23/06/2023

Hello, it's weekend!

Let's talk about healthy sleep! Did you know that getting enough sleep is crucial to maintaining good physical and mental health?

There are a few things you can do to improve your sleep hygiene. Firstly, try to establish a consistent sleep schedule where you go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. This can help regulate your body's internal clock and make it easier to fall asleep at night.

Another important aspect of good sleep hygiene is creating a relaxing sleep environment. This means keeping your bedroom cool, quiet, and dark. If you have trouble sleeping due to noise, investing in a white noise machine or earplugs can be really helpful.

It's also important to limit your exposure to screens before bed. The blue light emitted by electronic devices can suppress melatonin production, making it harder to fall asleep. Try to avoid using your phone or watching TV for at least an hour before bedtime.

If you're still having trouble sleeping, there are a few other things you can try. Some people find it helpful to practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation. You could also try incorporating a calming bedtime routine, like reading or taking a warm bath.

So, let's all make an effort to get enough restful sleep this weekend! As we all know, a good night's sleep can work wonders on our mood, energy levels, and overall health

20/06/2023

Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation in the air sacs of the lungs. It can be caused by various pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other microorganisms. Pneumonia can range from mild to severe, and individuals with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and young children are particularly vulnerable.

Common Symptoms of Pneumonia:
- Cough with phlegm or pus
- Shortness of breath or rapid breathing
- Chest pain when breathing or coughing
- Fatigue and weakness
- Fever, sweating, and chills
- Confusion or delirium (especially in older adults)

Preventive Measures:
Hand Hygiene: Regularly washing hands with soap and water or using hand sanitisers can reduce the risk of transmitting respiratory infections, including pneumonia.

Respiratory Hygiene: Covering the mouth and nose with a tissue or the elbow when coughing or sneezing can prevent the spread of respiratory droplets that may contain pathogens.

Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle: A strong immune system is crucial for preventing pneumonia. Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and managing stress can help boost your immune system.

Avoiding Smoking and Secondhand Smoke: Smoking damages the lungs and weakens the body's natural defences, making individuals more susceptible to respiratory infections, including pneumonia.

18/06/2023

Dokita wishes every father a Happy Father's Day.

17/06/2023

There are several reasons why you should check your blood pressure regularly:

1. Early detection of hypertension: High blood pressure can be a silent killer, with no symptoms in many cases. Regular blood pressure check-ups can help detect hypertension early and allow for prompt treatment to prevent complications.

2. Prevent heart disease: High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. By checking blood pressure regularly, people can take steps to lower it and reduce the risk of such health problems.

3. Monitor medication effectiveness: People who are already on blood pressure medication may need to monitor their blood pressure more frequently to ensure that the medication is effective and that their blood pressure is well-controlled.

4. Promote healthy lifestyle changes: Knowing one’s blood pressure level can motivate people to make positive lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, reducing salt intake, managing stress, and avoiding alcohol and smoking, which can help lower blood pressure.

Regular blood pressure check-ups are essential for maintaining good health and well-being. It can detect hypertension early, prevent serious health complications, monitor medication effectiveness, and promote healthy lifestyle changes. It is important to make blood pressure screening a part of your routine health check-up or visit a doctor if you notice any symptoms of high blood pressure.

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