Dr. Tommy Bangayan - Arthritis and Lupus Clinic

29/10/2025

08/12/2021

22/11/2021

A long-term clinical study finds that vitamin D and/or omega-3 fatty acid supplements may reduce the risk of developing an autoimmune disease.

25/10/2021

Many areas in Davao City is under water again and many people are at risk to develop Leptospirosis which sometimes can be fatal in 10% of people who develop severe disease, including kidney failure and/or liver damage, meningitis, difficulty breathing, and bleeding. Case fatality rate is 5 to 15% in cases with severe clinical illness.

Here are the recommended post-exposure prophylaxis for leptospirosis from the Philippine Society of Microbiology and Infectious Disease (PSMID):

LOW-RISK EXPOSURE is defined as those individuals with a single history of wading in flood or contaminated water without wounds, cuts or open lesions of the skin.

Doxycycline 200 mg single dose within 24 to 72 hours from exposure [Grade B]

MODERATE-RISK EXPOSURE is defined as those individuals with a single history of wading in flood or contaminated water and the presence of wounds, cuts, or open lesions of the skin, OR accidental ingestion of contaminated water.

Doxycycline 200 mg once daily for 3-5 days to be started immediately within 24 to 72 hours from exposure [Grade C]

HIGH-RISK EXPOSURE is defined as those individuals with continuous exposure (those having more than a single exposure or several days such as those residing in flooded areas, rescuers and relief workers) of wading in flood or contaminated water with or without wounds, cuts or open lesions of the skin. Swimming in flooded waters especially in urban areas infested with domestic/sewer rats and ingestion of contaminated water are also considered high risk exposures.

Doxycycline 200 mg once weekly until the end of exposure [Grade B]

24/10/2021

18/10/2021

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30/03/2021

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16/11/2020

Alamin kung ano ang Soft Tissue Rheumatism.
Baka meron ka nito.

Soft Tissue Rheumatisms

08/10/2020

World Arthritis Day is celebrated every year on October 12 around the world to create awareness about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging early detection of arthritis.

What Is Arthritis

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with different causes and treatment methods. The most common types are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling are the most common symptoms of arthritis. Medication, physiotherapy or sometimes surgery helps reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

History of World Arthritis Day

October 12 is celebrated as World Arthritis Day. It was first celebrated in 1996. It was started by the Arthritis and Rheumatism International to increase global awareness about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

World Arthritis Day 2020 Theme

The theme for World Arthritis Day 2020 is “Time2Work”.
World Arthritis Day Activities

You can get involved with World Arthritis Day by spreading awareness about arthritis. You can educate people around you. Encouraging early detection of arthritis. Together, on World Arthritis Day, we can make a difference! Share information on social media to promote World Arthritis Day.

World Arthritis Day 2020 hashtags

Awareness is the key to making World Arthritis Day a success. Share your cure arthritis pictures on social media using hashtags to show your support and raise awareness that it is time for a cure!

17/09/2020

Softdrinks and other sweetened beverages can trigger attacks of gout due to the use of high-fructose corn syrup as sweetener.

High-fructose corn syrup is also the culprit in obesity and impaired glucose tolerance leading to diabetes.

So to stay healthy, avoid softdrinks if you can.

A systematic review and meta-analysis recently published the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics finds that consuming sugar-sweetened beverages is significantly associated with increased serum uric acid concentrations associated with gout flares.