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Appendicitis is an inflammation or painful swelling of the appendix. The appendix is a finger-like tube connected to the large intestine, usually in the lower right part of the abdomen

Appendicitis may be caused by various infections such as virus, bacteria, or parasites, in your digestive tract. Appendicitis occurs when this hollow tube (appendix) becomes blocked (it could be blocked by stool, tumor, reactive swellings due to infection) this causes bacteria to build up in the tube causing inflammation and may result in perforation or rupture of the tube with potentially devastating effect if not promptly treated.

Appendicitis can be acute appendicitis (commonly) occurring over hours to several days or chronic appendicitis (less commonly) with symptoms coming on off over a long time

It can occur at any age but most common between 10 and 30 years.

The primary complaint is abdominal pain, others include fever, nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, diarrhea. When you have these complaints, do well to see a doctor as delayed treatment could be life-threatening

When you see a doctor , your history will be taken, a clinical examination will be conducted and tests (blood and urine tests, abdominal Ultrasound e.t.c) will be run to confirm if you have appendicitis and any other associated problems.

Treatment will require antibiotics and removal by surgery.

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5 evidence-based lifestyle habits to reduce your risk of diabetes!

1. A cup of coffee a day keeps diabetes away.
It turns out that coffee is more than a sweet-smelling beverage. An extensive study carried out in Germany proved that regular coffee consumption resulted in the better long-term preservation of pancreatic beta- cells mass.
The beta cells of the pancreas are the cells responsible for the secretion of insulin- the hormone that drives blood sugar into the cells. When insulin is low, body cells are unable to clear up glucose from the bloodstream, resulting in high blood sugar levels.

Coffee contains certain phytochemicals which prevent injury to and destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This then ensures that an adequate amount of insulin is secreted in the body to keep blood glucose in check.

2. Keep your BMI in check

It is a well-known fact that obesity contributes a great deal to the development of diabetes mellitus.

Keeping your body weight within safe limits has been shown to markedly reduce diabetes risk by up to 54%

3. Eat breakfast

Many people have a habit of skipping breakfast, especially when they have to rush out for work or school in the morning. But do you know that skipping breakfast can increase your risk of diabetes?

When you skip breakfast, you are more likely to snack on unhealthy food and eat significantly higher portions of food throughout the day. Breakfast also suppresses the action of hormones like ghrelin and ultimately results in reduced food cravings and increased satiety.

Studies have also shown an interesting link between breakfast and quality sleep . People who regularly eat breakfast are more likely to enjoy quality sleep at night, compared to their counterparts.

4. Sleep protects against diabetes

Do you know that having a good amount of quality sleep can reduce your diabetes risk?

In 2022, the American Diabetes Association conducted a research involving 337,000 people, and the result showed that people who had poor sleep – both in amount and quality – had significantly higher blood glucose than people who slept well.

5. Control your stress levels

When you are stressed, your stress hormone levels become elevated. Cortisol (stress hormone) has an antagonistic effect on insulin; it increases your blood glucose levels.

Therefore, unchecked exposure to prolonged stress can keep your blood sugar elevated and result in diabetes.

You will be doing yourself a favor if you stopped smoking, drinking and start living a positive healthy life.

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Asthma is common. You may have it, or you probably know one or two people who are living with the condition; you may have even witnessed at least one asthmatic attack in the past. Whichever case, asthma is all around us.

The WHO estimates that about 262 million of the world’s population have asthma, of which about 13 million live in Nigeria.

The average Nigerian has an idea about asthma. It is generally known to be a disease that causes a person to suddenly have difficulty breathing. But what exactly is asthma? Keep reading.

Understanding asthma

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition where the airway is hypersensitive to common environmental particles like dust, pollen, moulds, animal dander and practically any other aerosol.

The airway, just like any other part of the body, has immune cells that guard it to prevent any harm or infection from setting in. Soon after birth, the immune system starts to get exposed to the environment and begins to adapt and mature. With good adaptation, the immune cells in the airway become skilled at differentiating what is dangerous from what is not.

In people with asthma, the immune cells are not fully adapted to common environmental substances. So they get triggered by even the smallest amount of susceptible particles and immediately go into fight mode.

In fight mode, the immune cells begin to release molecules that cause the airway to swell (inflammation) and narrow – all in an attempt to block to perceived dangerous substances from reaching the lungs. It is this inflammation and constriction that causes the sudden onset breathlessness that is classical of asthmatic attacks.
It doesn’t just stop there. Asthma is a chronic (long-standing) condition, therefore, the airway is constantly in a state of remodelling where it becomes perpetually narrowed, with excessive mucous secretion. These chronic changes make asthmatics even more prone to having worsening attacks.

It is important to note that cold, exercise, drugs like aspirin, and even emotional stress could also be triggers for asthmatic attacks.

What causes asthma?

Some of these factors include:

Family/Genetics: This is one of the strongest contributors to asthma. Having a family member (especially 1st degree) with asthma increases the risk.
Chronic exposure to environmental pollutants and irritants like to***co or industrial chemicals.

Hygiene hypothesis: This theory proposes that asthma develops when a child is too shielded from germs and is not exposed to common environmental particles early on in life. It is believed that this shielding prevents the immune cells in the airway from developing well and adapting fully to the environment, causing them to respond abnormally to common environmental particles.

Having atopy: Atopy is the to react excessively to allergens through the overproduction of immunoglobulin E in the body. A common manifestation of atopy is atopic dermatitis or eczema.

How Is Asthma Treated

There is currently no permanent cure for asthma. However, treatment is available. With proper treatment, people with asthma can enjoy their lives to the fullest.

The principle of asthma treatment generally involves the following:

Trigger control: It is important for people living with asthma to identify their triggers and deliberately avoid them as much as possible.

Bronchodilators: Many inhalers contain chemicals called bronchodilators which dilates (opens up or widens) the airway to counteract the narrowing seen in asthma.

Steroids: This class of drugs work to reduce the airway inflammation.

Depending of the severity of asthma, the treatment regimen differs from person to person.

Sure Ways To Prevent Having a Stroke

How to prevent stroke:
The following tips can help you reduce your risk of having a stroke

Keep your blood pressure in check. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for stroke. Check your blood pressure regularly and take your prescribed medications diligently.
Eat right. The importance of a healthy balanced diet cannot be overstated. Reduce your salt intake to maintain good blood pressure. Watch out for unsaturated fats (common in highly processed foods), which increase your cholesterol levels. Fruits and vegetables are your friends.
Monitor your blood cholesterol. The CDC recommends that you check your cholesterol at least once every five years. If you already have high cholesterol, take your medications and maintain your doctor’s prescribed lifestyle changes.
Be physically active, it does a lot of good.
Quit smoking
Reduce your alcohol consumption
Maintain a healthy weight. Check if your BMI is healthy.
Consult your doctor before starting oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). OCPs have been shown to increase the risk of stroke in some women.
Sickle cell anemia is a risk factor for stroke in children. The American Society of Hematology (ASH) recommends that children aged 2-16years should have a yearly Transcranial Doppler (TCD) to prevent stroke. TCDs are affordable and available at many teaching hospitals, General hospitals, and major laboratories in Nigeria.

What You Don’t Know About Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that can lead to permanent disability and even death. It is a scary experience for both the sufferer and onlookers. However, it is possible to recover well after a stroke. But the chance of good recovery increases with early treatment.

Starting early treatment is easy when a stroke happens in the hospital. But unfortunately, such coincidences don’t happen too often in real life. Most strokes occur at home, at work, party, or anywhere. So the ability to recognize a stroke fast is vital for getting the needed treatment on time.

Signs and symptoms of stroke
The face, arm, or leg may suddenly get weak on one side of the body. The person may experience difficulty or inability to smile properly using both sides of the face, or they may become unable to raise both arms or legs to the same extent.
These changes must be sudden and show a deviation from the sufferer’s usual ability. Although weakness is more common, some people only experience numbness in those body parts.

Sudden problems with speech. There may be difficulty talking or finding the right words to say (to the degree that is clearly abnormal). Some people may have trouble understanding what is spoken to them, as if they suddenly lose the ability to understand their everyday language.
Sudden confusion. People experiencing a stroke may not only be confused about language, but they may also get confused about their surroundings.
Sudden dizziness. Sometimes, there may be a brief loss of consciousness or fainting
Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes.
Sudden severe headache, which may be accompanied by vomiting.
Note that these symptoms develop suddenly.

In some individuals, the symptoms will only last for a few minutes (or a few hours) before they make 100% recovery without medical intervention. Such scenarios are tagged as Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) or ‘mini strokes’.

Although they recover on their own within a short time, such individuals still need treatment because they have an increased risk of having a full-blown stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), many people experience a major stroke within a week of a TIA; up to 10-15% will have a stroke within three months, and about 50% will have one within a year of the warning attack.

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Be Fit for Life
Making physical activity part of your routine gives other important benefits too, such as:

Reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer
More positive mood
Increased energy
Better sleep
Improved stress management.

How much physical activity do you need to get the most benefits? That may depend on what you want to achieve. To reach and stay at a healthy level of fitness, experts recommend:

Get Your Heart Pumping
Cardiovascular exercise is an important part of any exercise routine. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity five or more days a week. Or at least 20 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity three or more days a week. Don’t have 30 minutes a day? Studies show that exercising for 10 minutes three times a day gives the same benefits as 30 minutes of non-stop exercise. You don't need fancy equipment for cardio exercises. Plenty of cardio exercises rely only on your body, such as jumping jacks. Brisk walking, running, dancing, jumping rope, swimming, and cycling are other cardio exercises you might try—indoors or outdoors, alone or with friends.

Grow Stronger
Improve your muscle tone with strength training. Aim for 8–10 resistance exercises on two or more days a week. Resistance exercises use an opposing force to increase muscle size and strength. Dumbbells or barbells are commonly used for resistance exercises. You also can use your own body weight, bricks, bottles of water, or any other object that causes your muscles to contract. Include a set of exercises for each major muscle group: arms, legs, back, and chest. Each exercise set should include 8–12 repetitions. That means lifting and lowering the weights 8–12 times slowly. As you get stronger, you might want to work up to two or three sets of exercises for each major muscle group.

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HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS IN NIGERIA

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5. Limit your News Consumption

When your stressor is external and related to happenings around your community, state or country, it may be best to restrict how much news you consume. Constantly hearing or reading about your stressor will only trigger more stress. Stay informed, but exercise moderation.

6. Effects of Unmanaged Stress

Stress is more than a feeling. It can have a real and tangible impact on a person.

Here are some of it’s health effects:
• Constant headaches
• Poor sleep
• Digestive problems

• Skin issues and hair loss: High levels of stress can cause breakouts on the skin and cause your hair to weaken and fall out.

• Obesity: This is caused by a high level of circulating stress-hormone (cortisol).

• Stress can cause generalized inflammation that could affect the endothelial (inner) lining of blood vessels and favour the formation of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis increases the risk of having a heart attack.

• Mental health disturbances: Unmanaged stress could precipitate anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and other mental health challenges.

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Stress happens sometimes but it can be handled.

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HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS IN NIGERIA

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So, lets continue from where we stopped last week.

2. Have Fun
It may seem unreasonable to think about indulging in fun activities when there is ‘fire on the mountain’, but it is not. Engaging in enjoyable activities will help to release a good quantity of endorphins into the body. When it comes to handling stress, endorphins are your friends!

3. Connect to Spirituality
Not everyone believes in a higher power, true but do you know that various studies have suggested a link between spirituality and good health?
During times of stress, staying in touch with your spirituality will help you cope better. The comfort from prayer and meditation can help you. For people who are not spiritual, practicing yoga, meditation or deep breathing could help.

3. Embrace Community
As they say, ‘a problem shared is a problem half solved’. Try not to isolate yourself when stressed. Instead, enjoy the company of family and friends.

Join me next week as we continue discussing Tips for Managing Stress…
Till then, be a better you...
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HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS IN NIGERIA

Experiencing a certain degree of stress once in a while is very normal but sometimes, stress may become chronic or so significant that it starts to affect both physical and mental health.

Today, living in Nigeria causes undue stress especially with the recent happenings of fuel and cash scarcity which expose Nigerians to a lot of stressors. Many have reached their limit, so much so that they resort to uncanny acts like stripping themselves in public, vandalizing public property and showing unprovoked aggression towards others.

One of the best ways to approach stressors is by eliminating them. Sometimes, however, the stressor may be beyond your control. For example, making petrol available at a reasonable price is beyond the control of the average Nigerian.

What then do you do when it is impossible to directly eliminate the stressor?
You simply manage the stress to preserve your physical and mental health.

Lets look at Tips for Managing Stress

1. Take care of your body
In times of stress, it is important to consciously adjust your daily routine to incorporate self-care practices.
Put in the effort to eat a properly balanced diet and get enough sleep.

Check out these tips for better sleep
Exercise is also important in stress management, not only will you reap the benefit of keeping fit but you will also be relieved of stressful emotions.
Exercise has been found to trigger the release of endorphins (the feel-good chemicals) from the brain. Therefore, each session of exercise will release chemicals that can counter the feelings of stress.

Join me next week as we continue discussing Tips for Managing Stress…

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This year:
Check your blood pressure at least once a week Deworm yourself if you didn't all through last year Replace meat with fish at least 5 times a month Exercise for at least 30 minutes every day Brush your teeth twice a day

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10 WAYS TO CONTROL HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and keep it down.

1. Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline
Blood pressure often increases as weight increases. Being overweight also can cause disrupted breathing while you sleep (sleep apnea), which further raises your blood pressure.

Weight loss is one of the most effective lifestyle changes for controlling blood pressure. Losing even a small amount of weight if you're overweight or obese can help reduce your blood pressure. In general, you may reduce your blood pressure by about 1 millimeter of mercury (mm Hg) with each kilogram (about 2.2 pounds) of weight you lose.

Besides shedding pounds, you generally should also keep an eye on your waistline. Carrying too much weight around your waist can put you at greater risk of high blood pressure.

In general:

Men are at risk if their waist measurement is greater than 40 inches (102 centimeters).
Women are at risk if their waist measurement is greater than 35 inches (89 centimeters).
These numbers vary among ethnic groups. Ask your doctor about a healthy waist measurement for you.

2. Exercise regularly
Regular physical activity — such as 150 minutes a week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week — can lower your blood pressure by about 5 to 8 mm Hg if you have high blood pressure. It's important to be consistent because if you stop exercising, your blood pressure can rise again.

If you have elevated blood pressure, exercise can help you avoid developing hypertension. If you already have hypertension, regular physical activity can bring your blood pressure down to safer levels.

Some examples of aerobic exercise you may try to lower blood pressure include walking, jogging, cycling, swimming or dancing. You can also try high-intensity interval training, which involves alternating short bursts of intense activity with subsequent recovery periods of lighter activity. Strength training also can help reduce blood pressure. Aim to include strength training exercises at least two days a week. Talk to your doctor about developing an exercise program.

3. Eat a healthy diet
Eating a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products and skimps on saturated fat and cholesterol can lower your blood pressure by up to 11 mm Hg if you have high blood pressure. This eating plan is known as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet.

It isn't easy to change your eating habits, but with these tips, you can adopt a healthy diet:

Keep a food diary. Writing down what you eat, even for just a week, can shed surprising light on your true eating habits. Monitor what you eat, how much, when and why.
Consider boosting potassium. Potassium can lessen the effects of sodium on blood pressure. The best source of potassium is food, such as fruits and vegetables, rather than supplements. Talk to your doctor about the potassium level that's best for you.
Be a smart shopper. Read food labels when you shop and stick to your healthy-eating plan when you're dining out, too.
4. Reduce sodium in your diet
Even a small reduction in the sodium in your diet can improve your heart health and reduce blood pressure by about 5 to 6 mm Hg if you have high blood pressure.

The effect of sodium intake on blood pressure varies among groups of people. In general, limit sodium to 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day or less. However, a lower sodium intake — 1,500 mg a day or less — is ideal for most adults.

To decrease sodium in your diet, consider these tips:

Read food labels. If possible, choose low-sodium alternatives of the foods and beverages you normally buy.
Eat fewer processed foods. Only a small amount of sodium occurs naturally in foods. Most sodium is added during processing.
Don't add salt. Just 1 level teaspoon of salt has 2,300 mg of sodium. Use herbs or spices to add flavor to your food.
Ease into it. If you don't feel you can drastically reduce the sodium in your diet suddenly, cut back gradually. Your palate will adjust over time.
5. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink
Alcohol can be both good and bad for your health. By drinking alcohol only in moderation — generally one drink a day for women, or two a day for men — you can potentially lower your blood pressure by about 4 mm Hg. One drink equals 12 ounces of beer, five ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor.

But that protective effect is lost if you drink too much alcohol.

Drinking more than moderate amounts of alcohol can actually raise blood pressure by several points. It can also reduce the effectiveness of blood pressure medications.

6. Quit smoking
Each cigarette you smoke increases your blood pressure for many minutes after you finish. Stopping smoking helps your blood pressure return to normal. Quitting smoking can reduce your risk of heart disease and improve your overall health. People who quit smoking may live longer than people who never quit smoking.

7. Cut back on caffeine
The role caffeine plays in blood pressure is still debated. Caffeine can raise blood pressure up to 10 mm Hg in people who rarely consume it. But people who drink coffee regularly may experience little or no effect on their blood pressure.

Although the long-term effects of caffeine on blood pressure aren't clear, it's possible blood pressure may slightly increase.

To see if caffeine raises your blood pressure, check your pressure within 30 minutes of drinking a caffeinated beverage. If your blood pressure increases by 5 to 10 mm Hg, you may be sensitive to the blood pressure raising effects of caffeine. Talk to your doctor about the effects of caffeine on your blood pressure.

8. Reduce your stress
Chronic stress may contribute to high blood pressure. More research is needed to determine the effects of chronic stress on blood pressure. Occasional stress also can contribute to high blood pressure if you react to stress by eating unhealthy food, drinking alcohol or smoking.

Take some time to think about what causes you to feel stressed, such as work, family, finances or illness. Once you know what's causing your stress, consider how you can eliminate or reduce stress.

If you can't eliminate all of your stressors, you can at least cope with them in a healthier way. Try to:

Change your expectations. For example, plan your day and focus on your priorities. Avoid trying to do too much and learn to say no. Understand there are some things you can't change or control, but you can focus on how you react to them.
Focus on issues you can control and make plans to solve them. If you are having an issue at work, try talking to your manager. If you are having a conflict with your kids or spouse, take steps to resolve it.
Avoid stress triggers. Try to avoid triggers when you can. For example, if rush-hour traffic on the way to work causes stress, try leaving earlier in the morning, or take public transportation. Avoid people who cause you stress if possible.
Make time to relax and to do activities you enjoy. Take time each day to sit quietly and breathe deeply. Make time for enjoyable activities or hobbies in your schedule, such as taking a walk, cooking or volunteering.
Practice gratitude. Expressing gratitude to others can help reduce your stress.
9. Monitor your blood pressure at home and see your doctor regularly
Home monitoring can help you keep tabs on your blood pressure, make certain your lifestyle changes are working, and alert you and your doctor to potential health complications. Blood pressure monitors are available widely and without a prescription. Talk to your doctor about home monitoring before you get started.

Regular visits with your doctor are also key to controlling your blood pressure. If your blood pressure is well-controlled, check with your doctor about how often you need to check it. Your doctor may suggest checking it daily or less often. If you're making any changes in your medications or other treatments, your doctor may recommend you check your blood pressure starting two weeks after treatment changes and a week before your next appointment.

10. Get support
Supportive family and friends can help improve your health. They may encourage you to take care of yourself, drive you to the doctor's office or embark on an exercise program with you to keep your blood pressure low.

If you find you need support beyond your family and friends, consider joining a support group. This may put you in touch with people who can give you an emotional or morale boost and who can offer practical tips to cope with your condition

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