ABNORMAL MENSTRUAL PAIN
Mercy noticed she always had severe pain during her menstrual period. This pain is so bad that occasionally she is unable to go to school or do any meaningful work at home. She always dreads her periods, as she remembers only the agony. She has tried several medications with only temporary relief. She is tired […]
Wellness Tips for Better Blood Pressure
Mr. Kola was rushed to the hospital one morning after complaining of chest pain, severe headaches, and shortness of breath. At the hospital, he was diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension) and was placed on medication. What else can Mr. Kola do to maintain good blood pressure? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is […]
What you Should Know About Lassa Fever
Ken was known for his love of farm life, and he often used his annual leave to visit his farmhouse on the outskirts of the city. However, he became sick a few days after returning from the farmhouse and was taken to the district hospital. After a series of tests, he was confirmed to be […]
The Link Between High Blood Pressure and Erectile Dysfunction
John has been hypertensive for the last 10 years and has kept up with his medications and clinic visits. But he noticed he was unable to have and maintain an erection during sexual intercourse. Mark, his friend from childhood, tells him the drugs are the cause and he should stop them immediately. John was wise […]
Asthma Tips from a Doctor
I recently attended to a patient who presented with a cough and mild difficulty breathing. I asked if she had any prior history of asthma, which she denied. After listening to her chest, I asked again if she’d ever been diagnosed with asthma, and this time she smiled and said yes, but that was when […]
High Blood Pressure is More Common Than You Think
“How can I have high blood pressure, doctor? I am only 26 years old!” Musa asked through teary eyes. He spent the earlier part of his life training to be an engineer and only graduated from his master’s program after a full-ride scholarship to the University of Oxford. He was shocked to learn from his […]
Asthma: Who Needs Steroid Inhalers?
Charles always suffered from episodes of breathlessness and wheezing, despite being on a particular inhaler. These episodes were the only times when the bright smile on Charles’ face dimmed. But the story changed following a visit to a doctor who specialized in diseases of the lungs such as asthma. The doctor prescribed a new inhaler […]
Combination Inhalers for Asthma
Ada is a 13-year-old girl who is on medications for the treatment of asthma. She is on two inhalers; a salbutamol inhaler for quick relief of symptoms when they occur and a steroid inhaler for daily control with or without symptoms. However, using both inhalers is stressful for her, as she sometimes uses one and […]
How to Manage Intimate Partner Violence
"Iana started seeing Greg a year ago. He was so nice, much nicer than any man she ever had dated. He listened to her, helped out in the house, and was so eager to start a relationship with her. Eight months into the relationship, Greg seems to have changed. He gets angry when she hangs […]
River Blindness
Ada, a young girl from a small village in Nigeria, was always fascinated by the beauty of nature. She loved spending her days exploring the lush green forests surrounding her home, admiring the crystal-clear waters of the nearby river. But one day, Ada noticed a strange itching sensation in her eyes, and soon enough, she […]