Dra. Shenika Cabrera

22/07/2025

22/07/2025

LEPTOSPIROSIS RISK RISES AS FLOODS PERSIST

With floods becoming more common amid nonstop rains, a MakatiMed nephrologist is urging the public to be proactive against leptospirosis—a serious bacterial infection that can damage the kidneys.

Dr. Eladio Miguel Peñaranda Jr. explains that those who wade through floodwater, especially with open wounds or repeated exposure, should consult a doctor about taking doxycycline as preventive treatment.

“Kailangan nito ng reseta kaya wag mag-atubili na humingi ng advice sa doctor,” he said in a recent DZRH interview.

22/07/2025

LEPTOSPIROSIS WARNING OUT AMID FLOODS

As rains persist due to the enhanced southwest monsoon, the Pediatric Nephrology Society of the Philippines is warning parents about the risk of leptospirosis—a serious infection from wading in floodwaters contaminated with rat or animal urine.

The bacteria can enter through skin cuts soaked in floodwater. Symptoms in children include fever, stomach pain, red eyes, jaundice, decreased urination and difficulty breathing.

Doctors urge parents to bring any exposed child to a health center even after just one flood exposure.

📸 Pediatric Nephrology Society of the Philippines, Inc.

21/07/2025

Golden Rule #1 to Kidney Health: Exercise Regularly!

Be active and stay active! Regular exercise protects your kidneys!
A quick walk to the grocery or a Zumba session in your barangay helps control weight and blood pressure — both risk factors for kidney disease!

21/07/2025

Golden Rule #2: Kumain nang Tama para sa Kalusugan ng Bato!

Bawas alat, dagdag gulay!

Ang sobrang alat na pagkain — tulad ng tuyo, instant noodles, at chichirya — ay nakakasama sa iyong mga bato. Piliin ang sariwang gulay, prutas, at karneng hindi mataba, at magluto ng pagkaing bahay na kaunti ang alat at asukal. Mas masustansya, mas matipid, at mas maalaga sa kalusugan ng iyong kidneys!

21/07/2025

Maagang paggamot ay nakababawas sa komplikasyon at maaaring makaligtas ng buhay.

21/07/2025

Golden Rule #3: Bantayan at Kontrolin ang Blood Sugar para sa Malusog na Bato!

Diabetes? Alamin bago ka dapuan!

Maraming Pilipino ang hindi alam na may diabetes na sila. Magpa-FBS o HbA1c ka na sa pinakamalapit na health center or hospital — lalo na kung may lahi kayo nito o lampas 40 na ang edad.

17/07/2025

Alam mo ba? 🤔

Ang Sudden Cardiac Arrest ay isa sa mga pangunahing sanhi ng kamatayan sa mundo. 80% ng out-of-hospitals cardiac arrests ay nangyayari sa bahay kung saan pamilya ang unang nakasasaksi.

Ngayong National CPR Day, matuto mag CPR!
Sa tamang kaalaman, maaring makapag ligtas ng buhay!

Tandaan ang S.A.G.I.P:
S – Survey the scene and check the situation 👀
A – Assess the victim 🧑‍⚕️
G – Get help. Call 911 or your local emergency hotline. 📲
I – Initiate Compression💓
P – Place Automated External Defibrillator (AED) pads if available⚡

17/07/2025

✅Wash fruits and vegetables with clean water.

✅Do not wash raw meat, as this can spread harmful microorganisms to hands, surfaces, utensils, or other food.

13/07/2025

An unvaccinated child is at higher risk of catching measles and losing the chance of a healthy life. Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.

Make sure your child’s measles vaccination is up to date.

13/07/2025

🤱 Pagpapasuso kay Baby?
Check your breastmilk, Mommy! ✅

Para masigurong sapat at tuloy-tuloy ang daloy ng breastmilk, tandaan ang mga ito:
✔️ Tamang paghakab
✔️ Regular na pagpapasuso
✔️ Masustansiyang pagkain
✔️ Sapat na tulog at ehersisyo
✔️ Uminom ng maraming tubig
❌ Iwasan ang alak at sigarilyo
💡 Eksklusibong pagpapasuso lamang kay baby hanggang siya ay mag-6 na buwan!