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09/07/2024

Hey Guys it has been long.
Let's discuss.
What's affecting your everyday health?

07/06/2023

SEXUAL DISORDERS!
Co*******ia is the condition of desire for sexual gratification and sexual arousal derived from the smell, taste, or sight of f***s or from the act of defecation.

07.06.23

30/05/2023

20/04/2023

Are You Having Unexplained Pimples/ Acne and you've tried all herbs but still no change?
Try and Regulate your Diet!!

04/01/2023

DID YOU KNOW!?
You have holes known as lacrimal puncta, which actually drain fluid( Tears) away from our eyes, taking tears down a channel to our nose where they can be reabsorbed, explaining why we get the sniffles when we have a good cry.

03/12/2022

MUMPS ( PARODITIS )
Mumps commonly mistaken with Tonsillitis in our community is an illness caused by a virus. It usually affects the glands on each side of the face. These glands, called parotid glands, make saliva. Swollen glands may be tender or painful.
When someone has mumps, the virus is in saliva. Coughing or sneezing can release tiny droplets with the virus into the air.
You can get the virus by breathing in tiny droplets. Or you can get the virus by touching a surface where droplets have landed and then touching your face. You also can pick up the virus from direct contact, such as kissing or sharing a water bottle.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of mumps show up about 2 to 3 weeks after exposure to the virus. Some people may have no symptoms or very mild symptoms.

The first symptoms may be similar to flu.
-Fever.
-Headache.
-Muscle aches or pain.
-Not wanting to eat.
-Tiredness.
-Swelling of the salivary glands usually starts within a few days. Symptoms may include:
-Swelling of one or both glands on the sides of the face.
-Pain or tenderness around the swelling.
-Less often, swelling of glands below the floor of the mouth.

MANAGEMENT
Since Mumps are caused by a Virus that means there's no definitive management but only prophylaxis and Empirical management.
- NSAIDs can be given to reduce the pain e.g Ibuprofen
- An Antibiotic can be given if suspecting septicemia
- Home Remedies Such as Ginger and warm water
- Vitamin B Complex helps in boosting the immunity so as to fight the infection.

PREVENTION
A vaccine known as MMR (Measles, Mumps,Rubella) is used for prevention of mumps and it is given during childhood in 2 divided doses.

Mutumwa.E
Cc. Mayoclinic

03/12/2022

WHY IS ANEMIA COMMON IN PREGNANCY??
When a Woman is Pregnant, there's an Increase in the blood Volume in order to Facilitate adequate perfusion to the growing Foetus.
So as the Blood Volume Increases that Means there's a Higher Demand of Iron Needed in the Body.
Iron Is a major component in Haemoglobin that helps trap more oxygen in the Red Blood Cells and distribute it where it is needed.
So in pregnancy since the Blood Volume is increased, More Iron is needed so as to keep up with the Required Oxygen for both the Mother And Foetus. If no Iron Is Supplemented, the Pregnant Woman will Suffer from a Type of anemia known as IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA which is the commonest in pregnancy.

That is the more reason why Pregnant Women are given Folic Acid tables or Ferrous sulfate to supplement as Iron to prevent the Anemia.
If the Anemia is not resolved it can lead to Neonatal Asphyxia resulting in Premature Birth..
The same Folic Acid deficiency can lead to a congenital abnormality known as SPINA BIFIDA.

Dear Pregnant Woman Go For Ante- Natal care.!

Mutumwa.E
Cc. Mayoclinic

09/09/2022

How to easily remember Antibiotics mechanism of action if you're a medical student

09/09/2022

Simple way to remember Antibiotics if you're a medical student/ personell

14/07/2022

It is better to look a fool for a minute than to remain a fool for life!

14/07/2022

There is only one person who can change your life
for you. And that person is you. You can decide today to dream,set a goal, and work hard to achieve that goal.

14/07/2022

And the only strength you need is within you. There is no part of
your body that can be strong if you are mentally weak. If no one
has told you this, I say you need to believe in yourself