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Mighty Chimba, Mkushi (2025)

01/09/2025

💙 Knowing Your Partner’s Medical Information Could Save Their Life (and Yours) 💙

True love isn’t just about sharing dreams—it’s also about protecting each other’s health. 🩺❤️ One of the most caring things you can do for your life partner is to know (and share) your key medical information.

Here are some Important details every couple should exchange:

1. Allergies – Even a small mistake with food or medicine can cause life-threatening reactions. Knowing these in advance can literally save your partner’s life.

2. Chronic conditions – Conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or epilepsy need daily management. If your partner collapses or has an attack, knowing their history helps you and doctors act fast.

3. Blood type and Current medications – In case your partner can’t communicate, blood type is crucial in emergencies and surgeries and knowing current medications will help medical personnels make right decisions pertaining drug history.

4. Past surgeries or major illnesses – Helps doctors give safe and accurate care.

5. HIV status – Talking openly about HIV is about trust and responsibility. Knowing each other’s status allows you to protect one another, make informed health choices, and, if needed, start treatment early—which keeps both partners healthy.

6. Insurance details – In medical emergencies, hospital admissions can be delayed without insurance information. Having your partner’s insurance provider, ID number, or policy details ready can save time, if they are on NHIMA let your pertner know that you are on NHIMA this reduce stress, and ensure access to care when it matters most.

💡 Why it is important to know these?
In emergencies, seconds count. If your partner can’t speak for themselves, you can make sure they get the right care. And when it comes to HIV and other sensitive health matters, open communication strengthens both love and safety.

✨ Protecting each other’s health is one of the greatest acts of love

01/09/2025

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19/08/2025

It's 365/365 , another birthday by God's grace🙏 and gratitude is a must. Thank God for adding another year🎊🎉🙏
Sometimes light at the end of the tunnel may seem dim, dimmed by doubt and uncertainties of life but one thing l know is that it is still on, l wish l can travel with God in future and start celebrating His faithfulness and kindness. But through faith, l can rejoice and wait upon the Lord for He makes all things beautiful in His time. He is the one who said in Jeremiah 29 :11 "For l know the thoughts l that l think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Standing on the promises of God, Great is thy faithfulness.
May God keep me in good health that l may be His servant and a friend to man
Happy Birthday🎊🎊

18/08/2025

Ulcers
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Peptic ulcer disease refers to the erosion or ulceration of the GIT mucosa, in other words Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inner lining of the stomach (Gastric ulcers) or the upper small intestine(duodenal ulcers). These happen due to imbalance between mucosal protective mechanisms and the gastric acid and pepsin.

⚠️ Common Causes:
Infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria
👉 Long-term use of painkillers (NSAIDs like ibuprofen, aspirin)
👉 Excess alcohol, smoking, or chronic stress may worsen the condition

Highlight on how Helicobacter pylori and NSAIDs causes ulcers.

H. pylori releases cytokins which elicit an inflammatory response and damages the mucus-producing epithelial cells and stimulates G cells (which increase gastrin). Gastrin will cause more production of acid from the parietal cells.
The lining becomes inflamed and vulnerable, leading to ulcer formation.

💊 NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, aspirin):

These drugs inhibit (block) cyclooxygenase 1 and 2 enzymes lowering prostaglandins, this affects blood flow and also leads to a reduction in mucus production and bicarbonate (responsible in neutralizing acid), so the stomach loses its natural protection, this cause acid injury or sores (ulcers).

📌 clinical features-symptoms
👉Epigastric (upper abdomen) pain that improves or worsens with food.
👉Bloating, nausea and vomiting.
Dark stools or vomiting blood (serious – see a doctor immediately!)
Even weight loss

💡 Prevention & Care Tips:
✅ Eat regular, balanced meals
✅ Limit alcohol, avoid smoking
✅ Avoid unnecessary use of painkillers
✅ Manage stress with healthy lifestyle practices
✅ Seek medical advice if symptoms persist

The good part is that ulcers can be treated effectively just visit your nearest health facility and protect your gut health.

14/08/2025

🚨 Syphilis vs. Gonorrhea: Know the Differences! 🦠

1.Both syphilis and gonorrhea are common s*xually transmitted infections (STIs), but they’re caused by different bacteria and have distinct symptoms, risks, and treatments.

2.What causes them?
Syphilis is caused by Treponema pallidum, a spiral-shaped bacterium, while gonorrhea is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a round bacterium.

3.How are they spread?
Both spread through s*xual contact — including vaginal, oral, and a**l s*x. Syphilis can also be passed from mother to baby during pregnancy, causing serious complications.

4.Key symptoms:
Syphilis: Starts with a painless sore (called a chancre) where the infection entered the body. Later, you might notice a rash on the palms or soles, plus fever and fatigue. If untreated, it can damage your heart, brain, and nerves, and cause serious long-term problems.

Gonorrhea: Men often experience painful urination and a thick discharge from the p***s. Women may have mild or no symptoms but can develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can lead to infertility. It usually does not cause rashes.

5.What if you don’t get treated?
Untreated syphilis can cause life-threatening damage to your heart, brain, and other organs.
Untreated gonorrhea can lead to infertility, pelvic infections, joint problems, and increases your risk of getting HIV.

Prevention
Always use condoms during s*x and get regularly tested if you’re s*xually active
📌Communicate openly with your partners
📌Avoid s*xual contact if you or your partner show symptoms and more importantly abstain, moreover s*x before marriage is a sin.

Your s*xual health matters — early detection and treatment are the best defense. Stay informed, stay safe

13/08/2025

🧠💥 Can Stress Really Cause High Blood Pressure?

Read and understand this in plain language.🙏

Most people know stress is bad, but not everyone understands why it can lead to hypertension (high blood pressure). Lets learn together 👇

🔄 What happens in your body when you're stressed?

When you feel stressed — whether it's from work, money problems, or family issues — your body reacts by switching into “fight or flight” mode.

This activates your nervous system, which tells your body to:

Pump out stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol which in turn
📌Make your heart beat faster
📌Narrow your blood vessels

These causes your blood pressure to rise temporarily — which is normal in short bursts.

⏳ But what if stress doesn't go away?

When stress becomes chronic (long-term), your body stays in this alert state for too long. That means:

📌Your blood vessels stay tight(vasoconstriction)
📌Your heart works harder
📌Cortisol tells your body to hold on to more salt and water, which increases blood volume

All of these lead to consistently high blood pressure — and that’s when it becomes dangerous.
⚠️ Plus, stress often leads to unhealthy habits such
Smoking
Drinking alcohol
Eating junk food
Sleeping poorly
Not exercising
These all make high blood pressure worse.

✅ prevention
To reduce stress and help control your blood pressure:

🧘‍♀️ Try relaxation techniques (deep breathing, meditation, prayer)
🛌 Get enough quality sleep
🍎 Eat healthy food and drink enough water
📞 Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Long-term stress makes your body work harder than it should — and that can raise your blood pressure over time. Managing stress will help in protecting your heart.
Talk to someone you trust about what is stressing you, exercise and keep your mind busy, above all Pray, Jesus paid it all✝️

08/08/2025

Ndola Teaching Hospital surgeons have removed metal objects from a patient’s stomach, including spark plugs, wires, coins, keys.

Credit: Ndola Teaching Hospital

06/08/2025

Myths vs facts about TB

It is dangerous to believe in things you don't know and equally dangerous to ignore what you must know, it is called 'willful ignorance'🤣
Let's explore some TB Myths You Should STOP Believing!
✅Here are some Facts You Need to KNOW 👇To protect health of ourselves and loved ones👇

📌Myth 1: TB only affects the lungs.
✅ Fact: TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also infect the brain, spine, kidneys, and other organs. It’s more than “just a cough”!

📌 Myth 2: You can get TB from shaking hands or sharing food.
✅ Fact: TB spreads through the air – when someone with active TB coughs, sneezes, or speaks. It’s not spread by touch or sharing plates.

📌 Myth 3: TB is a death sentence.
✅ Fact: With early diagnosis and complete treatment, TB is 100% curable. Delays or stopping treatment is what makes it dangerous

📌Myth 4: You can stop taking TB medicine once you feel better.
✅ Fact: You must take TB meds for at least 6 months, even if symptoms go away. Stopping early can lead to drug-resistant TB, which is harder to treat.

📌 Myth 5: TB only affects poor or unclean people.
✅ Fact: TB can affect anyone, anywhere — especially in crowded spaces or if your immune system is weak. It’s not about hygiene, it’s about exposure.

📢 Let’s spread facts, not fear. TB is preventable, treatable, and curable.

Mighty Chimba
Medical student

16/07/2025

Guest article✍️

FETUS IN FETU

Doctors in Jharkhand, India, made a startling discovery after delivering a newborn girl with an abnormally swollen belly-only to find her partially developed twin growing inside her. The condition, called fetus-in-fetu, is an extremely rare developmental anomaly that occurs in roughly one out of every 500,000 live births.

In this case, the internal twin had visible limbs and a spine, resembling a partially formed fetus. Surgeons successfully removed it, and the infant is expected to recover fully. It's a rare and haunting reminder of how the human body can still surprise even the most experienced doctors with phenomena that blur the lines between science and the surreal.

Credit: Greatest reactions

03/07/2025

Do you know that during dialysis, blood is removed from the body through the red tube, passed through the dialysis machine, and then reintroduced into the body through the blue tube.

This process is repeated for four hours while the patient remains immobile in bed.

The procedure is carried out three times a week, which results in twelve times a month, and each time it takes four hours, which results in a total of forty-eight hours a month.

For those not affected, this process of flushing your kidneys occurs automatically 36 times every day with zero effort or discomfort.

This happens because you are free from Acute Kidney injury (AKI) which in later stage may progress to Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Your kidneys work hard—keep them healthy!
✅ Control your blood sugar and blood pressure
✅ Eat a healthy, low-salt diet
✅ Stay hydrated and active
✅ Avoid smoking, limit alcohol
✅ Don’t overuse painkillers like ibuprofen
✅ Treat infections early
✅ Be cautious with herbal remedies and harmful drugs
✅ Get regular kidney checks, especially if you have diabetes or high BP

Always be grateful for what you have. ❤️
Caring for your health is also honouring the life giver [God]

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