Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks and not cleaning teeth well. Cavities and tooth decay are among the world's most common health problems. They're especially common in children, teenagers and older adults. But anyone who has teeth can get cavities, including infants.
Symptoms
Toothache, spontaneous pain or pain that occurs without any apparent cause
Tooth sensitivity
Mild to sharp pain when something sweet, hot or cold
Visible holes or pits in teeth
Brown, black or white staining eating or drinking on any surface
Pain when you bite down
Do You Know?
Foods that cling to your teeth for a long time such as milk, ice cream, honey, sugar, soda, dried fruit, cake, cookies, hard candy and mints, dry cereal, and chips are more likely to cause decay than foods that are easily than foods that are easily washed away by saliva.
Prevention
Good oral and dental hygiene can help you avoid cavities and tooth decay. Here are some tips to help prevent cavities.
Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste after eating or drinking
Rinse your mouth with fluoride
Avoid frequent snacking and sipping
Eat tooth-healthy foods
Visit your dentist regularly.
Food poisoning, also called food borne illness, is an illness caused by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms including bacteria, viruses and parasites or their toxins are the most common causes of food poisoning. Infectious organisms or their toxins can contaminate food at any point of processing or production. Contamination can also occur at home if food is incorrectly handled or cooked.
Symptoms
Food poisoning symptoms vary with the source of contamination.
Most types of food poisoning cause one or more of the following signs and symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Watery or Bloody Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Cramps and Fever.
Signs and symptoms may start within hours after eating the contaminated food, or they may begin days or even weeks later. Sickness caused by food poisoning generally lasts from a few hours to several days.
Do You Know?
Food contamination can happen at any point of production: harvesting, growing, processing, storing, shipping or preparing. The cross-contamination transfer of harmful organisms from one surface to another is often the cause.
Prevention
To prevent food poisoning at home:
Wash your hands, utensils and food surfaces often.Wash your hands well with warm, soapy water before and after handling or preparing food. Use hot, soapy water to wash utensils, cutting boards and other surfaces you use.Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods promptly within two hours of purchasing or preparing them. If the room temperature is above 90 F (32.2 C), refrigerate perishable foods within one hour.Throw it out when in doubt. Food left at room temperature too long may contain bacteria or toxins that can't be destroyed by cooking. Don't taste food that you're unsure about — just throw it out. Even if it looks and smells fine, it may not be safe to eat.
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in the eye. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60. It can occur at any age but is more common in older adults.
SYMPTOMS
The signs and symptoms of glaucoma vary depending on the type and stage of the condition. For example:
Open-Angle Glaucoma
Patchy blind spots in the side (peripheral) or
central vision, frequently in both eyes Tunnel vision in the advanced stages
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Severe headache Eye pain Nausea and vomiting Blurred vision Halos around lights Eye redness
The damage caused by glaucoma can't be reversed. But
treatment and regular checkups can help slow or prevent vision loss, especially
if the disease is recognized in its early stages.
Glaucoma is treated by lowering the eye pressure (intraocular pressure). Depending on the situation, treatment options may include prescription eye-drops, oral medications, laser treatment, surgery or a combination of any of these
Many forms of glaucoma have no warning signs. The effect is so gradual that person may not notice a change in vision until the condition is at an advanced stage.
PROTECT EYES AND VISION BY FOLLOWING THESE TIPS
Have your eyes checkedControl chronic health conditionsProtect eyes from the SunPrevent eye injuriesEat healthy foodsUse the right glasses Use good lighting
Consult a doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are
experienced — sudden loss of vision in one eye with or without pain, sudden
hazy or blurred vision, double vision, or see flashes of light, black spots or
halos around lights. Any of these symptoms may signal a serious medical or eye
condition.
Try to eat plenty of fruits, leafy greens and other
vegetables. These foods generally contain high levels of antioxidants as well
as vitamin A and beta carotene. They're also vital to maintaining healthy vision.
Going abroad for your holiday can and should be an amazing experience but, it also poses its fair share of risks. Your body may not be used to the different food, water and weather which can make you sick. This means that you must plan and prepare for your vacation if you want it to be a sick free one.
Please watch the video below for health tips to help you plan for your trip. If practiced, these tips can significantly reduce your chances of falling sick on your holiday abroad.http://staging.healthconnect247.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DR-OLA-OFFICAL-NEW-CORRECTED-VID.mp4Thank you for watching the video. We hope you found it useful.
A Recap of The Video
Make sure you have received all the required immunizations and medications.
Eat only well-cooked food and avoid anything raw. Improperly cooked food can host parasites and bacteria that can leave you ill.
Unclean water can make you sick. Which is why you should drink only sealed, bottled water from a reputable brand.
Take a hand sanitizer and insect repellent on your trip to protect you against germs, mosquitoes and other harmful insects.
Have proper sun protection and pack the right items in your travel first aid kit.
Conclusion
Prevention they say is better than a cure. Proper pre-travel medical advice means not falling sick. It also means having more time to relax and enjoy yourself while on holiday.
Get a travel health consultation with our doctors from the comfort of your home or office. Our doctors are always available - 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Always ready to give you all the pre-travel medical advice you need for a healthy, safe and fun holiday.
Simply download the Health Connect mobile app here to start enjoying this service immediately.
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Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work, and it is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people experience back pain at least once in their lifetime.
Symptoms
Did you know that repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movement can strain back muscles and spinal ligaments? If a person is in poor physical condition, constant strain on the back can cause painful muscle spasms. Other symptoms include;
Muscle acheShooting or stabbing painPain that radiates down your legPain that worsens when you bend, lift anything, stand or walkPain that improves with reclining
Prevention
Exercise: Regular low-impact aerobic activities that don't strain or jolt your back — can increase strength and endurance in your back and allow muscles to function better. Walking and swimming are good exercise choices.Build muscle strength and flexibility: Abdominal and back muscle exercises, which strengthens your core and helps to condition your muscles so that they work together like a natural corset for your back. Flexibility in hips and upper legs aligns pelvic bones to improve how your back feels.Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight strains back muscles. If you're overweight, trimming down can prevent back pain.
Did You Know?
About 80% of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their life. It is also a leading contributor to missed workdays. To educate our clients about How To Prevent & Relieve Lower Back Pain, we hosted a Health Talk on Wednesday August 07, 2019.
Health talks like this are one of the many benefits our clients enjoy. Do you want to keep your employees productive, reduce sick leave and absenteeism? ⠀
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Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks, stripes, or lines that run perpendicular to maximum lines of tension in the skin. It is medically known as striae distensae.
Stretch marks begin as flat reddish or purple lines on a skin that has been overstretched. The affected areas are soft to touch and appear empty as slightly depressed white streaks over time. They are most likely to appear in places where larger amounts of fat are stored.
They tend to occur in places like the abdomen (especially near the navel), breasts, upper arms, underarms, back, thigh (both inner and outer), hips, and buttocks.
Common Causes of Stretch marks
Stretch marks are caused by stretching of the skin.
Pregnancy: Most women experience stretch marks especially during the the last trimester due to the rapid growth of their stomach and/or breasts during pregnancy. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can also play a role in additional stretch marks.Weight Gain: Stretch marks occur as a result of rapid weight gain or growth spurts during puberty causing teenage stretch marks. The skin literally does not have enough time to adjust and stretch during these periods of growth, thus causing stretch marks.Weight Training: Those who body build or experience rapid muscle growth may also notice stretch marks due the same reasons mentioned above.Medication Use: Pills, creams, lotions or other medications that contain cortisone or steroids can cause stretch marks.Diseases or Conditions: An adrenal gland diseases can cause stretch marks on the entire body. Example, Cushing's syndrome.
Its severity is affected by several factors, including genetic tendency, degree of stress on the skin and cortisone level. Cortisone- a hormone produced by the adrenal glands- weakens elastic fibers in the skin.An increase in cortisone levels can increase the probability of stretch marks by reducing the skin's flexibility. It does this by affecting the dermis which is the resilient middle tissue layer that helps to keep the skin in shape.
High level of cortisone in the dermis prevents the fibroblasts from forming collagen and elastin fibers, necessary to keep rapidly growing skin taut. This can create a lack of supportive material as the skin is stretched, and lead to dermal and epidermal tearing. This tearing, in turn, produces scarring which over time tend to atrophy and lose pigmentation to form stretch marks. No stretch marks will form as long as there is support within the dermis.
Stretch marks aren’t painful or harmful, but some people feel distressed about the way it looks.
Symptoms
Stretch marks don’t all look alike. They vary depending on how long one have had them, what caused them, where they are on the body, and the skin type.
Common variations include:
Indented streaks or lines in the skinPink, red, blue or purple streaksBright streaks that fade to a lighter colour A streak on the arms, hands, abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks, or thighsStreaks covering large areas of the body.
Prevention
We have learned what causes stretch marks, it’s time to talk about how to prevent stretch marks. Daily use of lotions or creams will not completely eliminate your chances of getting stretch marks. The surest way to reduce the chances of getting stretch marks is to maintain a healthy weight.
Avoid gaining too much by eating well and exercising. This not only minimizes stretch marks but also helps to improve your overall health and lessen your chance of weight gain and stretch marks.
Treatment/Solution
Treatment can make stretch marks fade, but it won’t completely remove them. Some measures to be taken includes:
Adequate intake of Vitamin A: Vitamin A is known as a retinoid. Retinoids make skin appear smoother and more youthful. They’re used in many over-the-counter topical cosmetic creams. A diet rich in foods such as carrots and sweet potatoes can help you increase your vitamin A levels.
Use of Aloe Vera: Little clinical evidence exists for aloe vera as a stretch mark cure, pure aloe vera is both a natural healing agent and a skin softener. This makes it an ideal home remedy to try for stretch marks.
Apply pure aloe vera from a plant to your stretch marks daily after your shower.
Prescription medicine and use of skin care products containing Hyaluronic acid and Tretinoin. In studies, these two ingredients have shown to offer some relief. Collagen is the protein in your skin that helps it to keep its shape and appear healthy. As we age, collagen decreases in our face and our bodies.
Collagen production can be be stimulated with hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid can be absorbed by consuming a capsule or extract.
Use of Clinical treatment such as:
Chemical peelLaser therapyMicrodermabrasionRadiofrequencyUltrasoundNeedling
Conclusion
Stretch marks are not something to worry about. Even though a lot of people tend to worry about it, we believe it is just unfounded fear. Yes, it might affect how you look and cause you to stress out, but in the end, there is nothing much to worry about.You can speak to our doctors from the comfort of your home or office about any issues (both physical or emotional) that you are facing with your stretch marks. You can call us on our toll-free number 08000HEALTH or download our mobile app here www.healthconnect247.com/download
In a bid to bring quality and affordable healthcare to every Nigerian, Health Connect 24x7 embarked on a series of medical outreach efforts across the country.
We went to the beautiful city of Abeokuta to introduce them to the innovative technology that other advanced countries have been using. Telemedicine has already taken off in countries like the United Kingdom, the United States, and even the United Arab Emirates.
Telemedicine is now in Nigeria and we are the only provider offering 24/7 medical consultation via a toll-free number and in multiple Nigerian languages.
We deployed our virtual booth in Abeokuta, at Oba Tejuoso’s palace in Sapon. We had several hundreds of people get tested and treated for various non-emergency medical issues. Pictured below are our care co-ordinators in action:
Next, we partnered with Sterling Bank Nigeria to offer medical health checkup for their esteemed customers who came into their experience center in Cafe One, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria.
It was a fun experience for our doctors, care coordinators and the general public who came into the experience center. Find some pictures from the event below:
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Fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan can get difficult, especially with the current weather and the stress of living in a fast-paced country like Nigeria.
We are very aware of the health implications that can come as a result of fasting under these circumstances, hence why we put together this post. Follow these tips to ensure you have a healthy Ramadan and avoid any health problems.
Ramadan Health Tip #1 - Add dates to your menu
Our first tip for you is to begin your iftār by eating dates because it provides you with an immediate source of energy.
Starting your Iftar by eating two to three dates is highly recommended as it provides the body with sugar, thereby helping restore low blood sugar after fasting all day.
This is essential because one of the most common reasons for headaches or dizziness during Ramadan is low blood sugar. This is why eating dates are very beneficial at the start of Iftar.
Ramadan Health Tip #2 - Moderation is a virtue
Our second tip for you is to try as much as possible to avoid overeating during this Holy Month. Do everything in moderation - including the meals you eat at Iftār and Suḥūr.
Hunger can play serious tricks on the human brain. Research has shown that even food-associated words can be prominent to a hungry person.
So, it is perfectly normal that after a day of fasting, your appetite might increase. This is where you need to exercise discipline by resisting the urge to overeat to prevent indigestion and weight gain.
Ramadan Health Tip #3 - Avoid eating fried, salty, and high-sugar foods
Apart from unhealthy weight gain, eating fatty and sugary foods will also cause sluggishness and fatigue.
In addition, you should limit your intake of salt, especially during Suḥūr, because this increases thirst which will make your fasting unbearable throughout the day. But overall, it is just unhealthy to consume fatty and sugary food.
Ramadan Health Tip #4 - Drink as much water as possible to reduce your risk of dehydration.
Reduce your risks of dehydration during this fasting period by drinking as much water as possible between Iftār (dinner) and Suḥūr (pre-dawn meal).
It is also advisable for you to cut down on caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea, and sodas because they have a diuretic effect on your body and they promote fluid loss.
Losing fluids will make you feel dehydrated during the day, which is why it is best to stay off these kinds of drinks. Instead, drink as much water as possible so that your body can retain it and use during the day.
Ramadan Health Tip #5 - Eat foods and vegetables that are rich in fibre and protein
Our final tip will keep you feeling full for longer during the day, thus reducing the strain of the fasting on your body.
High-fibre carbohydrate foods take longer to digest, thereby helping to sustain your energy levels for much longer. This helps reduce the strain of the fasting on your body.
Also, fruits, vegetables and meat that are rich in fibres and protein are essentials during fasting as they increase the feeling of fullness and help prevent constipation. They also contain vitamins, and minerals and that are essential for good health.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Ramadan is a great month to practice self-discipline. In fact, Ramadan fasting is basically an exercise in self-discipline.
So, for those who are chain smokers, food nibblers or coffee addicts etc, it is a good opportunity to break that habit, with the hope that the effect will continue even when Ramadan is over.
This holy month is the time to practice self-restraint. It is also a time to cleanse the body from impurities and re-focus on being your best self. We implore you to let this Ramadan bring about the changes that will last a lifetime for you.
From all of us at HealthConnect 24x7, we wish you Ramadan Kareem!
And remember, you can speak to our doctors 24/7 from the comfort of your home or office via our toll-free number on 08000HEALTH (08000432584)
Sweating and body odor are facts of life for most people.
Heavy perspiration and body odor can happen during exercise, warm temperature (like we have here in Nigeria), or when one is nervous, anxious or under stress.
Two Main Types of Sweat gland
Our body has two main types of sweat glands, and they produce two very different types of sweat. Both types are odorless, but the type of sweat produced in armpits and groin smells bad when it combines with bacteria found normally on skin.
These two types of sweat glands are eccrine and apocrine. Eccrine is the most numerous type that is found all over the body especially on the palms, soles of the feet, and forehead. Apocrine is mostly the armpits. They end in hair follicles instead of pores.
Symptoms
As we mentioned, sweating is natural. When it becomes a problem is when it is excessive or you start noticing a foul odour.
People are wired differently. Some people naturally sweat more or less than others. Body odor also can vary from person to person. But as a rule of thumb, you should see a doctor if you experience any of the symptoms described below:
You suddenly begin to sweat much more or less than usual
When sweating disrupts your daily routine
You start experiencing night sweats for no apparent reason
You notice a change in your body odor
You should definitely speak to a doctor if you experience any or all of those symptoms listed above. There could be an underlying health factor that is causing it. So, it is essential to nip it by the bud before it gets out of hand.
Conclusion
Unusual changes in sweating — either excessive perspiration (hyperhidrosis) or little or no perspiration (anhidrosis) — can be cause for concern.
Likewise, changes in body odor may be a sign of a medical problem as we highlighted above. Lifestyle and home treatments can usually manage symptoms caused by normal sweating and body odor effectively.
If you are still unsure, it is best to speak to a qualified medical doctor. You can speak to any of our doctors by calling our toll-free number 08000HEALTH (08000432584). Our doctors are available 24/7.
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