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Eddy's Health and Wellness, Uyo (2025)

17/07/2025

💔 Dear Doctors… Please Don’t Bully the Nurses 💔

We stand beside you.
We care for your patients.
We advocate for them — and sometimes for you — when no one else will.

But when your words cut deep…
When you shout instead of speak…
When you belittle instead of guide…
We don’t just feel hurt — we feel invisible.

👩‍⚕️ We’re not asking for special treatment.
We’re asking for the same respect we give — even when we’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or unheard.

We entered this profession to care — not to be broken down in the process.

🩺 Nurses aren’t just helpers.
We are healers. We are eyes on the ground.
We catch errors, hold hands, translate fear into peace, and carry the weight of pain silently — all while trying to breathe.

To every doctor reading this:
We know you carry pressure too.
We know you’ve sacrificed much.
But please… don't let stress turn into cruelty.

We are not your enemies. We are your allies.
And together, we are stronger — for each other, and for our patients.

Let’s lead with kindness. Speak with calm.
Correct with compassion. Work with unity.

Because no healing happens when respect is lost.

💜🩵

16/07/2025

“𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙄 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠!”

🩺 CLINIC MATTERS

Ubong had barely resumed full strength from his last malaria treatment when the familiar signs crept in again—body weakness, headache, poor appetite, and the dreaded fever.

"Doc, this is confusing o. I just finished my anti-malaria drugs last week! Are you sure it was malaria I treated?"

A lot of people feel the same way after completing a full course of oral antimalarials. They expect some form of 'immunity' or 'protection' to linger for a while—sadly, that's not always how it works.

Let’s break it down.

Different antimalarial drugs remain in the body for different lengths of time:

✅ 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧-𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙚 the likes of Amatem, Malantar, Primemal, Coartem —the commonest drug in Nigeria—leaves your system in about 7–14 days, but its strong protective power usually fades within the first week.

✅ 𝙎𝙪𝙡𝙛𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙭𝙞𝙣𝙚-𝙥𝙮𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚 (Fansidar) stays longer, up to 3–4 weeks, but it is less commonly used as first-line treatment due to resistance.

✅ 𝘾𝙝𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙤𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 (if still used in your area) hangs around for up to 8 weeks, but resistance has made it almost obsolete in many places.

✅ 𝙌𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙚 is fast in, fast out—gone in 2–3 days.

✅ 𝘼𝙩𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙦𝙪𝙤𝙣𝙚-𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙡 clears in about a week.

So yes, you can actually fall sick with malaria within 1–2 weeks after finishing treatment—especially if:

✅ You stay in a high-transmission area

✅ You didn’t sleep under a treated mosquito net

✅ You had partial treatment or vomiting after doses

✅ Or you were misdiagnosed in the first place

Sometimes, what we think is a new infection is a recrudescence (the same malaria bouncing back because it wasn’t fully cleared) or even a wrong diagnosis (maybe it wasn't malaria at all!).

So, the next time you hear, “I just treated malaria and it’s back,” don’t be too surprised. That’s why prevention (nets, repellents, and clean environments) is just as crucial as treatment.

📌 Malaria is cunning. But with knowledge, we can be smarter.

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Saving lives, one story at a time.

10/07/2025

10 Things That Nearly K!led Pregnant Women — But Nobody Talks About It 😳💔🤰🏽

Too many women d!ed during pregnancy or childbirth because what they felt was ignored or help came too late.
These are the silent k!lers you MUST know 👇

1️⃣ “I was swelling, but they said it was normal.”
Swollen feet, face, or hands with headache or blurry vision could be preeclampsia — and it can k!l easily.

2️⃣ “I thought it was toilet infection.”
Many UTIs in pregnancy are silent. Left untreated, they can tr!gger early labour or kidney failure.

3️⃣ “I was bleeding small, so I didn’t panic.”
Any bleeding in pregnancy must be checked immediately — it might be placenta previa or abruption.

4️⃣ “I wanted to push, but they told me to close my legs.”
Delaying a woman who’s fully in labour can cause stillbirth or fetal distress.

5️⃣ “I didn’t go for antenatal because I felt fine.”
Too many women feel “normal” until it’s too late. Antenatal checks save lives silently.

6️⃣ “They gave me herbs to help the baby come out.”
Many local mixtures overstimulate the womb — leading to ruptured uterus and d£ath.

7️⃣ “I waited for my husband to come back before going to the hospital.”
Delay k!ls. Labour doesn’t wait for permission.

8️⃣ “They kept me at home to ‘monitor’ the pain.”
By the time they rushed her to the hospital, it was already too late.

9️⃣ “I thought the baby was just quiet.”
Reduced fetal movement is not peace — it can be a sign your baby is in dang£r!

🔟 “I was too ashamed to ask questions.”
Shame has k!led too many women. Speak. Ask. Cry out. Your life matters.

💡 Dear pregnant woman, don’t d!e in silence. Speak up. Ask questions. Run to the hospital if something feels wrong.

We’re not losing more mothers. Not on my watch. I care. Always.

Credit: Preshcute Utonwa

10/07/2025

💉“𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖” – 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙡 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝘿𝙧. 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙮𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙩

𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨

Let’s give a standing ovation to the self-appointed street doctors who believe every illness under the Nigerian sun – from malaria to heartbreak – can be cured by “drip.”

Ah yes, the holy drip! That sacred bottle of fluid that swings gently by the patient’s bedside while family members nod approvingly like it’s the Ark of the Covenant. And if the drip is infused with the anointing oil called B. Complex? A miracle is sure to happen! You’ll see people say with bold confidence, “Just give him drip and add B. Complex. Malaria go clear!”

But let’s put a full stop to the comedy and bring in some sense, shall we?

❌ 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝙞𝙨 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙝𝙮𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩

Malaria is caused by a parasite (Plasmodium falciparum – in case your drip vendor forgot to mention), and it requires antimalarial drugs, not just a cocktail of water, vitamins, and prayers. The parasites are inside your blood, not your bucket. So pumping in fluid like you're watering a dying plant won’t chase them out.

Yes, drip (IV fluid) has its place – if the patient is vomiting and can't tolerate oral medications, is severely dehydrated, or unconscious. But using drip for mild malaria is like using an excavator to harvest tomatoes – expensive, unnecessary, and borderline ridiculous.

💉 𝘽. 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙭: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙙𝙙-𝙤𝙣?

And now to the celebrity guest: Vitamin B Complex. Nigerians believe that once B. Complex enters your veins, you’ll rise like Lazarus.

Let’s be clear – B. Complex helps with energy metabolism and may support recovery, but it does not treat malaria. It’s not a magic potion. It doesn’t kill parasites. At best, it’s like the pepper soup after the treatment – nice to have, but not the main course.

Yet, some folks now think treatment is incomplete without adding that bright yellow liquid to the drip. The irony? Many patients feel better after a proper oral antimalarial and a good meal – no drip, no drama, no vitamin theatrics.

🏥 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙗𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣?

Because drip looks serious. It feels like something “big” is being done. It’s dramatic. People love the theatre of medicine – the needle, the hanging bottle, the slow flow... it gives off the vibe that you’re receiving “premium treatment.”

In reality, you’re paying for theatre props.

🔍 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝘿𝙤

Get tested first – confirm it’s malaria.

Take a recommended ACT (Artemisinin Combination Therapy) like Artemether-Lumefantrine or Artesunate-Amodiaquine.

Eat well, hydrate, and rest.

If severely ill, see a professional for proper assessment – don’t just demand drip because your neighbor got one.

💡 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘

The next time someone tells you, “Na drip cure malaria,” please offer them a mosquito net and an antimalarial – not a bottle of saline with B. Complex.

And if they insist, kindly refer them to the nearest School of WhatsApp Medicine for further 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

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05/11/2024

What we casually call 'toilet infection' is usually one of these three things:

1. A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) - when bacteria throw a wild party in your urinary tract

2. A yeast infection - when your natural flora decides to go rogue

3. An STI - yes, sis, sometimes it's not the toilet's fault at all, it's your boyfriend.

08/09/2024

🛌🛌 *SLEEP* 🛌🛌

Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human health and well-being. It is during sleep that our bodies and minds undergo essential processes that help maintain overall health. Understanding the importance of sleep, the recommended duration, and the consequences of poor sleep can significantly impact our daily lives.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP
🛌 *Physical Health:* During sleep, the body repairs tissues, builds muscle, and strengthens the immune system. Adequate sleep is essential for maintaining cardiovascular health, regulating blood sugar levels, and controlling weight.

🛌 *Mental Health:* Sleep is vital for cognitive functions such as memory consolidation, learning, and problem-solving. It also helps regulate emotions and reduce stress.

🛌 *Performance and Safety:* Quality sleep enhances productivity, concentration, and reaction times. It reduces the risk of accidents and errors, particularly in activities that require alertness, such as driving.

04/07/2024

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29/06/2024

A man in Kano went to a foodseller.
He had not eaten in 3 days.
He begged the seller for food on credit.

The foodseller said no because he already gave food to too many people on credit.

The man sat down beside the foodseller’s shop as he had nowhere else to go.

The foodseller told him he’s very sorry and he would like to help but too many people in the neighbourhood have collected food on credit and his business is sinking.

The man sat there and said nothing.

As time went on, other people came into the shop to buy foodstuff and went out- they noticed the man at the door sitting there sleeping. But nobody bothered.

Until one man came later in the day and asked the foodseller: “who is the man sitting at your door?” “Why is he there?”

Then the foodseller said “oh it’s a man who says he has not eaten for 3 days and he wants to collect food on credit but I could not give him because my business is struggling from all the credit I have already given out”.

Then the other man said: “How much is the food he wants?”

The food seller said “It’s a few cups of garri, rice and beans. Everything may be 2,000 naira”.

The other man said “Alright pack everything he wants and more. I would pay for it. Let him go home to his family and eat”.

The foodseller packed all the food and went outside to tell the man with joy that someone has paid for his food.

He saw the man still sleeping.
He tapped him to wake him up, he didn’t respond. Tapped him again, nothing.

The man had died.
He died sitting and waiting for help.

This happened just few days ago in Badawa, Kano. Some people who live in that area know this story.

The man was dead all along while people were coming in and out of the shop thinking he was sleeping.

He died hopeless. He died helpless. He died a man who his country failed.

If you know anyone in this period who is hungry around you and you can afford a little food or money to give him/her, please do.

Many people are walking the streets with an empty stomach

26/06/2024

*ALCOHOL AND MALE FERTILITY*

*S***m Quality and Count:"
Negative Effects: Heavy drinking or consistent binge drinking (five or more drinks within two hours) can harm s***m.

Testosterone Levels: More than 14 mixed drinks per week may lower testosterone levels a
nd affect s***m count.

*Other Effects on Male Fertility:*

*Te**es Size:* Excessive alcohol can shrink the te**es, potentially leading to impotence or infertility.

*Hormone Levels:* Alcohol alters hormone levels (e.g., testosterone, estrogen), affecting s***m production.

*Shape and Movement:* It can change the shape, size, and movement of healthy s***m.

Combining with Other Substances: Alcohol combined with drugs like ma*****na or opioids further lowers fertility.

*Reversibility:*
The good news is that the effects on s***m count are reversible.

Ceasing regular alcohol consumption can dramatically improve fertility.
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22/06/2024

🩺🩺🩺 *VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION* 🩺🩺🩺

Vaginal yeast infection, also known as candidal vulvovaginitis and va**nal thrush or Candidiasis, is excessive growth of yeast in the va**na that results in irritation.
The most common symptom is va**nal itching, which may be severe.

A healthy va**na contains bacteria and some yeast cells. But when the balance of bacteria and yeast changes, the yeast cells can multiply. This causes itching, n swelling, and irritation.

Vaginal yeast infections aren’t considered a s*xually transmitted infection (STI), commonly known as s*xually transmitted disease (STD). Sexual contact can spread it, but women who aren’t s*xually active can also get them.

*SYMPTOMS*

💥 va**nal itching
💥 swelling around the va**na
💥 burning during urination or s*x
💥 pain during s*x
💥 soreness
💥 rash
💥 whitish - yellowish clumpy Vaginal discharge.

*CAUSE*

The yeast Candida is a naturally occurring microorganism in the va**nal area. Lactobacillus bacteria keeps its growth in check.

But if there’s an imbalance in your system, these bacteria won’t work effectively. This leads to an overgrowth of yeast, which causes the symptoms of va**nal yeast infections.

Several factors can cause a yeast infection, including
❌ antibiotics, which decrease the amount of Lactobacillus (“good bacteria”) in the va**na
❌ pregnancy
❌ uncontrolled diabetes
❌ weak immune system
❌ hormonal imbalance near your menstrual cycle
❌ stress
❌ Wearing partially wet pants and also Nylon pants.

*CANDIDA IN MEN*
While va**nal yeast infections are more common in women, it’s possible for men to get yeast infections, too. When it affects the p***s, this is known as a *pe**le yeast infection.*

All bodies have Candida — not just the female body. When there’s an overgrowth of this fungus, it can lead to a yeast infection. The groin area is especially prone to Candida overgrowth because of skin folds and moisture.

Still, pe**le yeast infections are most commonly caused by having unprotected va**nal in*******se with a woman who has the infection, too. You can help prevent a yeast infection by wearing condoms during s*x.
Regular bathing can also help.
*Avoid wearing 2 or more geans underpants at once*
*Regularize washing your underpants*

The symptoms of a yeast infection in men may not be as prominent, though you might see redness and white patches along the p***s as well as burning and itchy sensations.

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