Martelino Medical Clinic

10/10/2025

During an earthquake, remember to DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON. 
Drop to the ground on your hands and knees, 
Cover your head and neck under a sturdy table or desk, or if no shelter is available, against an interior wall away from windows.
Hold on to your shelter or your head and neck with both hands until the shaking stops.

Indoors

Drop, Cover, and Hold On: Get down on your hands and knees, crawl under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on to it.

If no shelter: Crawl next to an interior wall, away from windows and heavy objects, and cover your head and neck with your arms.

Stay put: Do not run outside during the shaking; stay indoors until the shaking stops.

Stay away from hazards: Move away from windows, mirrors, and furniture that could fall. 

19/08/2025

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the synovial membrane.

Joints become swollen and tender, while stiffness limits movement. Multiple joints are affected.

Commonly involved are the small joints of the hands, feet, and cervical spine, as well as larger joints like the shoulder and knee.

Synovitis can lead to tethering of tissue with loss of movement and erosion of the joint surface, causing deformity and loss of function.

Uncontrolled inflammation damages cartilage, which normally acts as a “shock absorber” in your joints. In time, this can deform your joints. Eventually, your bone itself erodes. This can lead to the fusion of your joint(s).

Uncontrolled inflammation damages cartilage, which normally acts as a “shock absorber” in your joints. In time, this can deform your joints. Eventually, your bone itself erodes. This can lead to the fusion of your joint(s).

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include:

Pain, swelling, stiffness, and tenderness in more than one joint
Stiffness, especially in the morning or after sitting for long periods
Pain and stiffness in the same joints on both sides of your body
Fatigue (extreme tiredness)
Weakness
Fever

02/06/2025

Common misconception: when bitten/scratched by a dog, you must make it bleed.

Clarification:
If the wound does not bleed, it means no blood vessel was injured. Let's keep it that way. Making it bleed means further compromising the integrity of blood vessels thereby allowing bacteria or virus to enter the blood stream.

If scratched, bitten or licked by an animal, immediately wash with soap and water, consult your doctor within 24 hours.

02/06/2025

21/05/2025

Our surgeon, Dr. Alfred Lasala, discusses circumcision in Balitanghali.
Who may perform the procedure?

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08/05/2025

A dad's support means the world to a son.
This is an event in his life he will remember forever.
Make it a good one.

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30/04/2025

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29/04/2025

29/04/2025

Timely diagnosis saves lives. Take a second look 👀 at your .⁣ If you notice changes to your breasts, such as a lump, pitting of the skin or pain, go and see a health practitioner for a check-up. ⁣
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Most breast lumps are not cancerous. Those that are, can be more effectively treated if identified early.

✅ Check your breasts ⁣
✅ Get screened regularly ⁣
✅ See your doctor ⁣
✅ Get your annual mammogram done

23/04/2025

Skin tags are small pieces of soft, hanging skin that may have a peduncle, or stalk.

Skin tags are benign, non-cancerous tumors of the skin. They consist of a core of fibers and ducts, nerve cells, fat cells, and a covering or epidermis.

As skin tags are usually harmless, removal is normally for aesthetic or cosmetic reasons.

Large skin tags may be removed due to irritation, especially in areas where they may rub against something, such as clothing, jewelry, or skin.

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23/04/2025

Dr Martelino discusses RA 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women Act of 2004) in Silang, Cavite