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The Most Common Ailments Treated In Nigeria by Afriglobalmedia: 2:06pm On Feb 18, 2017 |
Did You Know the most Common Ailments treated by doctors in Nigeria? Read on to know how to best to avoid them; The number one ailment treated by doctors in Nigeria is the 'almighty' Malaria 1. Malaria: The leading cause of death in Nigeria. It is transmitted through mosquito bites and can be easily prevented by using an insecticide-treated mosquito nets or spraying your room with a good insecticide and keeping drains and gutters clean. If you suspect you may have malaria with symptoms like a high fever, joint pain, headache and fatigue, see a healthcare professional as soon as possible. 2. Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the blood pressure in the arteries are elevated, requiring the heart to work harder than usual to circulate blood through the vessels. High blood pressure is present when the pressure is 140/90mmHg and above and is a major risk factor for strokes and heart failure. High BP can be prevented by ensuring you are not overweight, reducing your intake of salt and alcohol, managing your stress levels and eating a diet with more fruit and vegetables. 3. Acute diarrhea: The scourge of shanties in Nigeria's urban centers, Diarrhoea is a common water and food-borne disease caused by consuming food and drink infected with bacteria, parasites and other diseases of the digestive tract. Diarrhoea symptoms include loose stools, a high fever, abdominal cramps and occasional vomiting. Acute diarrhoea can be prevented by washing the hands before eating and after using the toilet, drinking only clean fresh water and avoiding food cooked in poor hygienic conditions. In the case of emergencies involving any of these common Nigerian ailments. Please contact professionals at Afriglobal Medicare Limited at 8, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja Lagos or call 01-6290998, 09022891059, 0700AFRIGLOBAL
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Re: The Most Common Ailments Treated In Nigeria by Paulpaulpaul(m): 2:31pm On Feb 18, 2017 |
The surest cure of Acute diarrhea is Agbo jedi or opa-eyin |
Re: The Most Common Ailments Treated In Nigeria by Afriglobalmedia: 7:41pm On Mar 11, 2017 |
Paulpaulpaul:Some people still say it doesn't work for them. Sometimes it depends on the patient's body type. |
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