My Bro/Sis, you see that thing you’ve been waiting on God for and almost thinking it would never happen, eh? very soon, much sooner than you think, It will happen. And you will come back to this particular tweet, to say “IT HAS HAPPENED.” IN JESUS’ NAME.
You are blessed !
To keep your lungs healthy:
1. Don’t smoke.
2. Stay physically active.
3. Avoid exposure to pollutants.
4. Practice deep breathing exercises.
In that order!
It is easy to get emotional in situations like this, but hospitals are usually pushed to this tight corner due to experiences in the past. I managed a little private practice in a community in Ekiti state sometime in 2021. When I started, I was so selfless and would manage every case first and ask for money before discharge. Most times people paid back my kindness with wickedness.
In a particular quite interesting case , a 19 year old girl had used local methods to carry out an abortion and there were complications. She was rushed in unconscious, with fever of 41 degrees Celsius, Heart rate of 155bpm, respiratory rate of 32c/m. iv Rocephin was one of the antibiotics we knew would save her life. The hospital pharmacy did not have it and I prescribed for them to buy outside. When they went to check the price they realized they could not afford it. Her mother wailed like a child. Rocephin (an apex brand of Ceftriaxone) is one of the very expensive antibiotics in Nigeria. I could not stand seeing her die because of money so I dipped my hand inside my pocket and gave her mom money to go buy the antibiotics. I spent 121 000 Naira in total, I borrowed part of the money, hoping I would get it back when she became well.
Day after day, after filing in vials and vials of Rocephin, Slowly she came out of her coma and her symptoms started resolving. Everyone was happy. I feel fulfilled
I came to work one morning to meet the most rude shock of my life. Itunu had disappeared from the hospital with her mother, without paying the hospital bills or refunding the money I borrowed to buy antibiotics for her.
At that point I made a very difficult decision for the rest of my stay there, not to ever leave the Doctor’s lodge until the nurses confirmed that the patient had made a deposit and never to dip my hands in my pocket again. Of course people called me a heartless and wicked Doctor, but they had no idea about the experiences that brought me there .
There is a solution to all this. This is another opportunity to let everyone know that there is something called Health Insurance in Nigeria and it is very active and efffectjve . There are many HMO (Health Management Organization) which Register you and take a token monthly or yearly so that anytime you have a medical emergency, hospitals will attend to you and you won’t have to pay. There are different plans for different socio-economic classes. Please don’t wait until you have emergencies before you start thinking about your health. You that is reading this, have you registered with an HMO?
@drpenking@Drweloveu It's unfortunate that some individuals take advantage of kindness, exploiting the generosity of some private hospitals. It's essential to remember that hospital's sustainability relies on timely payments, which fund staff salaries and operations.
@Drweloveu Getting registered for antenatal care can help identify potential complications early on and ensure a healthy pregnancy. Let's encourage all expectant mothers to prioritize their health and seek medical attention regularly. #HealthyPregnancy#MaternalHealth#ExpectantMothers
For anyone reading this, please note that gentamicin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, not yeast infections. For yeast infections, you need antifungal medications.
Woman: Pharm i want to take gentamicin injection.
Me: Why?
Woman: I have yeast infection that’s always coming back so my friend asked me to take it.
Me: Did she tell you that it worked for her?
W: Yes, she also asked me to pour hypo in a bucket of hot water & sit on it.
Me:
Hypo (bleach) as a treatment for any infection is not only ineffective but also potentially harmful. Please don't try this at home.
If you're experiencing recurring yeast infections, please consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Woman: Pharm i want to take gentamicin injection.
Me: Why?
Woman: I have yeast infection that’s always coming back so my friend asked me to take it.
Me: Did she tell you that it worked for her?
W: Yes, she also asked me to pour hypo in a bucket of hot water & sit on it.
Me:
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