Ope Owoseni

A physician.

[The_Bearded_Dr_Sina @the_beardedsina]

The same H pylori that causes ulcer , that same H pylori can cause Cancer of the stomach and more.

[The_Bearded_Dr_Sina @the_beardedsina]

I'd try and make this "Ulcer" discourse very simple.

Ulcer is an English word which means wound, injury, break in continuity.

Now let's bring this to the body. Ulcer would mean a wound. Which means you can have Ulcer anywhere.
Ulcer in the eyes, Ulcer in the mouth, Ulcer in the penis, Ulcer in the vagina, Ulcer in the Armpit, Ulcer in the Buttocks, Ulcer on the Nose... Ulcer anywhere

Now let's come down again to the current convo.
Ulcer in our digestive tract. Let's focus on Stomach for now, since that's common and in light of discourse.

An average person once they have small chest pain, they assume ulcer.
If they eat beans or fried beans or pepper- they say ulcer, they lie down with a pain- ulcer

But these symptoms are all vague, there 1000 and 1 things that can present like this too.
A Cancer can, an infection can, a growth can too, some changes in the system can present like this....and ALL OF THEM ARE NOT ULCERS BUT JUST PRESENTING LIKE ULCERS .... but people assume pain------ulcer

From what I've explained you'd agree with me that if there is a wound in your stomach there is only one way to 100% confirm. Which is to see it. No one can see the wound inside the stomach and that's why the camera called ENDOSCOPY is done to go inside to see

I usually say... YOU CAN NEVER SAY YOU HAVE AN ULCER IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE AN ENDOSCOPY.
IT CAN BE SUSPECTED. IT NEEDS TO BE CONFIRMED

Now imagine someone who has been having this pain for awhile, he has assumed it is an ulcer..imagine jt was a growth or cancer. He keeps taking drugs upon drugs and all while the cancer is growing .

One day he is so weak after vomiting blood..then later the hospital sees that so called Ulcer has been a Cancer all along. At this point , it is late.

So the take home, every pain is not ulcer, many things can present like an ulcer, from a cancer, growth, infections, and many more.
Don't self medicate, go to a hospital to get assessed and treated.

I'd be glad to take comments and questions
Do share too 😉

This is what endoscopy looks like.
This is what an ulcer ( pictorial depiction)

[Dr. Priyam Bordoloi @DocPriyamMD]

Foods that damage your liver do not always smell bad or taste strange. The harm may build over years or one meal may be enough to cause liver failure.

Here are 4 foods and supplements worth knowing about:

1. POORLY STORED PEANUTS, CORN AND TREE NUTS

[Ope Owoseni @Opsie1]

@the_beardedsina @McralphKorede HBV - liver cancer

[Ope Owoseni @Opsie1]

This is so annoying!!!!

[Daily Trust @daily_trust]

BREAKING: NLC disrupts Lagos flight, Air Peace passengers stranded
https://t.co/wgiaTPx7Ir

[Ope Owoseni @Opsie1]

@the_beardedsina @_emmaco4real_ @ChdfNigeria Congratulations!!! And all the best 👏🏽

[Ope Owoseni @Opsie1]

@the_beardedsina @omeizam0 Why not?🙄

[Ope Owoseni @Opsie1]

@the_beardedsina Interesting… I have a different perspective though. Capacity building and maintenance should be the way to go for now. We have facilities that are run by very few overworked and underpaid healthcare workers. Some of these facilities have shut down for lack of staff.

[The_Bearded_Dr_Sina @the_beardedsina]

There is no single cause that has been identified for what causes Autism.

But what we know , it is an interplay of genetic, environmental and many more factors , this which can affect the social and communication skills of a child i.e it is a neurodevelopmental issue.

As wrongly thought by the public, they are not mentally retarded but Autism exists as a spectrum eg if you watch movies, you'd see some Autism portrayal as not so smart and you will see some portrayals as savants and super smart like Shaun Murphy in the Good Doctor.

Some things that we know are risks (still being studied) Family history ( if a sibling is in the spectrum) , Age of parents , Genetics, complications around Birth. But as said earlier these are still being identified and Autistic spectrum disorder still has to do with a lot of disorder.

What we definitely know is...
VACCINES WON'T GIVE YOUR CHILD AUTISM

" In 1998, A former Doctor and Activist called Andrew Wakefield published a Paper in which where he suggested that giving your child the Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Vaccine made them have Autism. This sent a global panic.
His claims were investigated and found to be untrue, the paper was retracted, his license was revoked and struck off the register.

Sadly today, Many Anti Vaccines team still spread these Fake agenda.

What we advocate for is parents should identify the symptoms early in their child and get them to see a specialists. I'll attach a picture showing some early signs to look out for.

In a country like Nigeria where the child would have been flogged multiple times for not doing homework, and punished for disobeying.

Getting the Child to A Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist helps improve the child livelihood.
More awareness is still needed around ASD and we need to create a safe space and be caring.

Case - Last month, See the Cyberbully on Sir Femi Otedola's child after his picture was posted.

We can do better.
I'd be happy to take any questions.

Don't forget to save and bookmark this tweet and thr picture of signs of autism.

Do share too. Thanks

[The_Bearded_Dr_Sina @the_beardedsina]

I don't know who needs to see this.

If you live in UK, US, Canada or Diaspora. Don't just send supplements to your parents without checking in with the Doctor and medical team seeing them.

Someone sent High Dose Vitamin C and Vit D supplements to the parents, Parent was taking 1g of Vitamin C 3 times in a Day and taking Vitamin D daily and as she wants.

Comes to the hospital with Abdominal pain.
Scan shows she already has Kidney stones.

PS- Excess Vitamin C and Abuse of Vitamin D can increase risk of kidney stones which can damage the kidneys.

[The_Bearded_Dr_Sina @the_beardedsina]

Anytime EBOLA Virus is spoken about

This woman here must be mentioned.
She saved Nigeria.

2014 will always be memorable.

Ebola virus had paralyzed a lot of countries but because of the selfless acts of this woman, Nigeria triumphed.

Here

[Ope Owoseni @Opsie1]

@the_beardedsina Happy birthday dear Dr Ajidahun!!!

[Ope Owoseni @Opsie1]

@the_beardedsina Not another one 🥺

[Ope Owoseni @Opsie1]

@Quo_Riri As it should be 😠

[Ope Owoseni @Opsie1]

@the_beardedsina I’m still shaken…

[Ope Owoseni @Opsie1]

@the_beardedsina Oh dear… I saw a horse’s head…

[The_Bearded_Dr_Sina @the_beardedsina]

HANTAVIRUS, what you need to know?

How it spreads and manifests, How to reduce your risks

Open this thread and share

[Ope Owoseni @Opsie1]

@the_beardedsina I see what you did there 😂

[Dr. Priyam Bordoloi @DocPriyamMD]

The answer lies in respiratory physiology. While viruses and bacteria are the primary causes of infection, physical factors create a permissive environment for them to thrive.

First, exposure to cold triggers local vasoconstriction. When the blood vessels in your throat narrow, it reduces the immediate delivery of white blood cells specifically neutrophils and lymphocytes to the area. This temporary drop in local immunity allows any existing viral or bacterial load to take hold more easily.

Second, constant airflow from a fan or AC leads to mucosal drying. Your throat is lined with a protective mucus layer and tiny hairs called cilia that move pathogens out of your system. When this lining dries out, the escalator stalls. This cracked barrier makes it much easier for germs to invade the underlying tissue.

In short: The virus or bacteria is the cause, but the cold and dry air are the physical catalysts that disable your body’s first line of defense.

How to avoid it:

• Nasal Breathing: Use your nose; it’s your natural humidifier and filter.

• Indirect Airflow: Position fans/AC so they don't hit your face directly.

• Hydration: Keep fluids up to ensure your mucus layer stays functional.

Okay that's it for today, tomorrow we will discuss another important topic. Follow for more!

[The_Bearded_Dr_Sina @the_beardedsina]

We are not doing well for Cancer care in Nigeria.

We need more Radiological diagnostics, testing. Oncology services, radiotherapy and more palliative care centers.

It is an untapped niche I see that is golden.
If you have funds or know people.
Do something!!!