It is never a happy moment when one is told that their child was born with a hole in the heart. After nine months of pregnancy and tough hours of labour, one can easily question why it had to happen. Surgery for these conditions can run into millions of naira. In a country like…
In adulthood, knocked-out teeth have almost no chances of regrowing. However, modern dentistry offers many options for replacing lost teeth. In this article, we will discuss dental bridges in Nigeria as a viable alternative to missing teeth. Dental Bridges in Nigeria are forms of dentures that are used in the replacement of worn-out or damaged…
Vitamin C in Nigeria happens to be one of those few drugs you can comfortably have a good taste of before swallowing. Many of us have had to lick a pill or two when we have a common cold. Despite the frequent prescription of vitamin C for this purpose, it will surprise you to…
Many people often avoid regular dental cleaning based on pain. However, for most, the process is stress-free and painless. Cleaning your teeth and checking for abnormalities in the mouth, neck and throat are all processes of dental cleaning and examination. Issues concerning how your lifestyle affects your teeth will be discussed by your dentist.…
When most people hear the word ‘stroke’, they think of paralysis and loss of speech. This is the most common physical presentation of people who have suffered a stroke. However, many are not aware that stroke has some psychological/behavioural consequences too. A person with a stroke may show certain character traits that were not there…
Is sex addiction a thing? You sometimes wonder. Well, the rumours are true. Some people need sex to for a fix like the kind drug addicts get after taking drugs. However, sex addiction might not be exactly how you picture it. For instance, a paedophile is not necessarily a sex addict. A person who…
Menstrual cups in Nigeria are used for the first reason that pops into your mind as you hear the phrase. Yes, they are used during menses as a substitute to tampons or pads. In this article, we will learn all that using a menstrual cup in Nigeria entails. Let’s dive right in. A menstrual cup…
A pap smear is the way doctors test for cervical cancer. If you have seen our cervical cancer video, you have a good idea of what cervical cancer is. The cervix is at the opening of the womb, after the vagina. A pap smear in Nigeria involves scraping some cells of the cervix and running…
As a patient in the healthcare setting, you wield huge control over how your health needs are satisfied. It all lies in the power of your consent to medical care. Let us see how this works. Informed consent is the way you participate actively in your medical care. It allows you to decide what is…