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Persistent vomiting may be sign of health complications in infants – paediatricians
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Experts in children’s health say parents should have cause to worry when babies vomit persistently, warning that it could be an indication of a serious underlying medical condition.
The paediatricians noted that an infant that vomits non-stop may be suffering from conditions like gastric reflux, intestinal blockages, gastroenteritis, and urinary tract infections, among others.
Implicated cancer-causing indomie not in Nigeria, NAFDAC confirms
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The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, on Thursday, said the outcome of the laboratory investigation conducted on Indomie and other noodle brands in Nigeria following the alert raised by Taiwan and Malaysia health officials, showed that the locally produced Indomie Instant Noodles in Nigeria are safe for consumption.
She further revealed that the recalled ‘Special Chicken Flavour’ in Malaysia and Taiwan is not in Nigeria.
Boosting blood level with malt and milk has no scientific backing- Dietician
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A Nutritionist and Dietician, Dr. Olusola Malomo, has revealed that there is no scientific evidence to back the claim that combining milk and malt can help boost blood volume. The medical expert described it as a myth, noting that it is a formula that would make achieving adequate nutrition difficult.
Mixing malt and milk has become a normal practice among some Nigerians that have the mindset that it would help to boost their blood levels. Some Nigerian movie artistes and many ‘uninformed’ people have also pushed the narrative that regular intake of milk and malt can help replenish lost blood.
Why some men have enough sperm cells but can’t impregnate a woman
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An Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State, Dr. Labaran Aliyu, says low sperm count in men is caused by various factors that require different medical interventions.
He said having enough sperm cells does not guarantee the fact that a man can impregnate a woman.
This, he said, is because the seminal vesicles through which the sperm cells in the seminal fluid will pass into the private part of the woman are blocked.
Why water is harmful to newborns’ bodily functions – Paediatricians
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Mothers have been warned by paediatric experts to desist from giving water to fully breastfed babies, noting that it can cause a medical condition known as ‘newborn water intoxication’ and also overburden their developing stomachs.
They said all the nutrients required to nurture an infant are contained in breast milk, adding that it is the only natural fluid appropriate for their development, especially when under six months.
Smoking six weeks before surgery may cause lung infections, delay recovery time – Surgeons
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Medical professionals with a speciality in surgery have warned smokers scheduled for major operations to stop smoking for at least six weeks or more before the procedure date, to avoid poor outcomes.
They frowned at smoking before surgery, warning that it can impair lung functions during anaesthesia, predispose an individual to lung infections, slow down the healing process of the surgery area, as well lead to slow recovery time.
Safe motherhood, solution to increasing infant-maternal mortality, says organisation
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The Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria, Dr. Okai Aku, says safe motherhood remains an antidote to the onslaught of maternal and neonatal mortalities. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, noting that the physical and medical wellness of mothers is paramount to ending deaths of mother and child during delivery.
“Mothers should ensure that they are healthy and have good and quality nutrition during pregnancy. They must always go for antenatal appointments during pregnancy with routine checks of the baby’s status,” he said.
Using unprescribed medications in pregnancy may cause miscarriage, deformities in babies
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Medical professionals have advised pregnant women to desist from taking unprescribed medications, warning that it can lead to miscarriage and deformities in babies.
They said the use of medication in pregnancy without a doctor’s prescription could have devastating impacts on both the mother and her unborn baby.
Taking drugs without water dangerous, may damage oesophagus – Pharmacist warns
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A community pharmacist, Dr. Samuel Adekola says it is very dangerous to take medications, particularly capsules without water, warning that doing so can make them get stuck in the oesophagus (throat), causing tissue damage or inflammation.
He said the essence of using water to take medications is to aid easy movement to the stomach, stressing that when drugs are lodged in the oesophagus, they may cause significant damage.
Lack of movement within 24 hours after CS may cause blood clots, death
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Gynaecologists have warned that delayed mobility after undergoing a caesarean section when there are no underlying health conditions can cause blood clots to develop, warning that this may lead to complications and eventually death, if not properly managed.
According to them, if the clot gets detached and travels from veins in the legs and gets impacted to smaller blood vessels within the lungs, it can cause what is known medically as pulmonary embolism.
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Using tissue paper, cloths during menstruation may cause infertility
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The President, Association of Residents Doctors, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Branch, Dr. Margaret Erhunmwunsee, has warned women, especially young girls, against using pieces of cloth and tissue paper during menstrual periods. According to her, such items can cause infections, which may lead to infertility in the long run.
The medical practitioner gave the warning at the Comprehensive Secondary School Atai Otoro, in the Abak Local Government, Akwa Ibom State, when she led the leadership of the Association to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day with the theme, ‘Making Menstruation a Normal Fact of Life by 2030'.
Nutrition experts have warned that people who experience unexplained weight loss may be suffering from malnutrition, cancer, or cardiovascular diseases, among others. They noted that an unexplained weight loss that is not well managed might worsen such underlying illness and may finally result in death.
The dieticians, in an exclusive interview with PUNCH Healthwise, said those who lose weight suddenly and for no apparent reason should be worried and consult medical experts to ascertain the cause.
Combining supplements with prescription drugs may cause treatment failure – Experts
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Pharmacists and physicians have said it is dangerous to indiscriminately take prescription drugs alongside dietary supplements without seeking advice or counselling from qualified healthcare personnel. They noted that supplements contain certain ingredients, which though, are micronutrients, could interfere with drugs and lead to treatment failure.
The experts warned patients suffering from chronic health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, not to take supplements without discussing it with their doctor or a pharmacist.
Women more likely to die after a heart attack than men– Study
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A new study has suggested that women are more than twice likely to die after a heart attack when compared to men. The study discovered that 11.8 per cent of women die within 30 days after a heart attack compared with just 4.6 per cent of men.
The study, which was presented at the ‘Heart Failure 2023 Conference’ organised by the European Society of Cardiology, found that nearly a third of women studied had died within five years of a heart attack compared with 19.8 percent of men.
