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10 Medical Facts and Advice

1. The Commonest cause of fever in Nigeria is not Malaria it is Gastroenteritis.
Avoid eating out, be sure of where you eat and what you eat.
2. If you are Hypertensive or diabetic, Diet and exercise are as important as your daily medications.
Avoid Salt and Sugar, Exercise for 40 minutes at least 3 times a week.
3. Cervical cancer can be prevented by giving teenage girls HPV vaccine by the age of 15.
4. Ivermectin is not an antiviral drug, it does not cure Covid19, nor does it prevent COVID-19.
5. Your gut Bacteria ( The local bacteria in your intestines) Plays a huge role in your immune system, protecting them is vital. Eat a variety of healthy food and avoid taking antibiotics unnecessarily.
Greek yoghurts are rich in probiotics.
6. Tetanus vaccine lasts for 10 years, Always document your vaccination history.
7. Alcohol can and will damage the liver when taken excessively. Care should also be taken to avoid interaction between alcohol and certain drugs ( Antibiotics, pain killers, sedatives amongst others) as this could lead to Cardiac arrest, Suppression of respiration or acceleration of liver damage.
8. Stress is a major factor in all chronic diseases. Always avoid stress and find time to relax.
9. Your ear is connected to your throat through the Eustachian tube, an untreated ear infection will likely give you a throat infection and an untreated throat infection can cause an ear infection.
10. Multiple drug-resistant Gonorrhea is known to be resistant to all known antibiotics.
This strain of Gonorrhea which was previously found in Asia, the Uk and South Africa has been isolated locally, it is said to exist in clusters.
Practice Safe sex always.
Stay safe and stay healthy.
Dr Dosunmu Jubril Adekunle
Southern Shore Hospitals
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Drug Abuse is a healthcare problem today in Nigeria.

Drug Abuse is a healthcare problem today in Nigeria. It is a problem because of the easy access to drugs and the escalating rate at which younger people are becoming afflicted by drug addiction. 10 Years ago the commonest drug used to be Marijuana, Doctors had to manage the complications of Marijuana use, which is not very addictive. Today Nigeria is a net importer of Class A drugs and these drugs are used in Nigeria. Cocaine, Heroine, Methamphetamine, Crack cocaine, and many other highly-addictive Class A drugs are available and easily accessible. Today a community clinic would probably manage between 3-6 cases of recreational drug-induced mental and medical conditions monthly, When an individual is afflicted by addiction recovery is always very slow and never guaranteed. Recovery from addiction can take between 6 months to 10 years however a huge percentage of addicts never fully recover. Watching out for signs of drug consumption is very important in preventing addiction. Discuss with a psychiatrist or a psychologist for help and most importantly keep the person close. Remember consumption of recreational drugs is a choice but drug addiction is not a choice. Addicts are patients and they require specialist care. Let’s keep our community Safe and Sane.

Dr Dosunmu Jubril

Southern shore hospital

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