Question: I FEEL TIRED ALWAYS
I just noticed that I am always tired even though I am not pregnant. I also don’t have any fever or body aches. Kindly let me know what to do about this. I am 18 years of age.
— Yetunde (by SMS)
Answer: Some of the common causes of tiredness include low haemoglobin level, pregnancy, malaria, diabetes and High Blood Pressure. For these reasons, it is very important for you to check your vital signs such as Body temperature, Blood Pressure and heart rate among others. In addition, you should undertake some blood tests to confirm your Haemoglobin level, HIV status as well as the presence of Malaria parasites. Once all the above have been found to be normal, you will need to rule out the possibilities or otherwise of depression.
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Question: I HAVE STRETCH MARKS
I am an unmarried young lady with stretch marks all over my body. Kindly let me know what could have caused this kind of problem as well the possible remedies. Thanks.
Cynthia (by SMS)
Answer: Stretch marks commonly appear during or after pregnancy but can also appear in Teenagers after a sudden growth spurt as well as in adolescents who are rapidly growing. These kinds of Stretch marks aren’t dangerous, and they often disappear over time. However, steroid creams, lotions, and pills can also cause stretch marks by decreasing the skin’s ability to stretch. Therefore, if you are using such creams and lotions (Toning and Skin Lightening Creams) you will need to avoid them. In addition, some ailments such as Cushing’s syndrome, Marfan’s syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and other adrenal gland disorders can cause stretch marks by increasing the amount of cortisone in your body. From the above, my advice will be for you to wait for a while to see if the stretch marks will disappear. If not, a comprehensive medical check up with a doctor will be advisable.
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Question: ANY ALTERNATIVE TO BLOOD TRANSFUSION?
In line with my religious faith, I recently declined Blood Transfusion during a recent surgical operation. Now I feel weak always due to my low blood level which my doctor says can only be treated with a Blood Transfusion. Kindly help me with an alternative.
Japphet (by SMS)
Answer: Although there are various preparations in the forms of tablets, injections and syrups which can boost the body’s blood level, once the blood level is lower than a certain level, a Blood Transfusion will certainly be necessary. In view of your religious belief, you can discuss the possibilities of using the above-named alternatives in addition to a diet rich in blood forming properties with your doctor.
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Question: IS THIS DEPRESSION?
My 60-year old aunt recently lost her only son. Now she hardly goes out of the house and appears unkept and has lost her appetite. She even complains of body heat even during a very cold season. Somebody said that these are signs of depression. If so, kindly advise me on how we can help her.
Suliyat (by SMS)
Answer: Your auntie is certainly depressed due to the loss of her son. She can be assisted to come out of this unfortunate situation through the support of family members and relatives through regular companionship, words of advice and assistance with regular chores. Depending on your faith, prayers and regular reading from the holy books will further strengthen her. If all the above do not work, a medical consultation with a specialist doctor in the nearest Specialist or Teaching Hospital to you will do her a world of good.
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Question: I HAVE BAD BREATH
I noticed that whenever I speak, some people avoid me. When I asked my wife, she confirmed that I usually have a very bad breath especially early in the morning. This problem has led me to a lot of embarrassment and poor self-esteem. Despite the fact that I always brush my mouth and use antiseptic mouth wash regularly, the problem has refused to go away. Kindly let me know what else I can do.
Adeolu (by SMS)
Answer: Even though the feeling of having a Bad breath (Halitosis) can be imagined or real, your wife’s confirmation has shown that you actually have the problem. Apart from a poor dental hygiene, other common causes of the problem are stress and a fiber- deficient diet. There is the need for you to urgently consult a dentist in case you have some underlying mouth and throat ailments. In the meantime, you will need to increase your consumption of vegetables and gargle with a weak hydrogen peroxide and water solution.
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