D'Success Hospital & Maternity

30/07/2024

*NEONATAL ASPHYXIA*
Neonatal asphyxia, also known as birth asphyxia, is a condition that occurs when a newborn baby does not receive enough oxygen during the birth process. This can lead to a range of health problems, from mild to severe.

_Causes:_

1. _Prolonged labor_
2. _Fetal distress_
3. _Umbilical cord prolapse_
4. _Placental abruption_
5. _Maternal medical conditions_ (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)
6. _Intrauterine growth restriction_
7. _Premature birth_

_Symptoms:_

1. _Pale or blue-tinged skin_
2. _Weak or absent cry_
3. _Slow or absent breathing_
4. _Low heart rate_
5. _Floppy muscle tone_
6. _Seizures_

_Consequences:_

1. _Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy_ (HIE)
2. _Cerebral palsy_
3. _Developmental delays_
4. _Learning disabilities_
5. _Vision or hearing impairments_
6. _Organ damage_ (e.g., heart, kidneys)

_Treatment:_

1. _Resuscitation_ (e.g., oxygen, ventilation)
2. _Cooling therapy_ (to reduce brain damage)
3. _Medications_ (e.g., anticonvulsants, antibiotics)
4. _Supportive care_ (e.g., mechanical ventilation, cardiac support)

_Prevention:_

1. _Prenatal care_
2. _Monitoring fetal well-being_
3. _Timely interventions_ (e.g., cesarean section)
4. _Avoiding prolonged labor_

Early recognition and treatment are crucial to minimize the risks associated with neonatal asphyxia. If you have any concerns, consult a healthcare professional.

20/04/2024

06/01/2024

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09/11/2023

In the English language, some words can be confusing due to their similarity. "Especially" indicates something specific or particular, while "specially" means something made or done for a specific purpose.

When talking about age, "older" refers to age in a general sense, but "elder" is used specifically for people, often in a family context.

For distances, "farther" refers to physical distance, whereas "further" can also mean a metaphorical or figurative distance.

"Altogether" means totally or entirely, contrasting with "all together," which indicates everything or everyone in one place.

Lastly, "beside" means next to, and "besides" is used to add something more or as an addition.

Knowing how to distinguish these words can greatly enhance clarity in your English communication if needed.

19/09/2022

Can S***m be a waste product?

When we eat, the food pass through series of digestion, absorption and finally waste (f***s) is been ejected out of the body

The reason why metabolic waste is been passed out is because it is not longer needed by our body and it can be very toxic for your system

Know that the body only excrete what is detrimental to our system. If it isn't harmful, your body will and can welcome its stay

For the aspect of s***m, it is not a waste product. Some people, most especially guys consider it as waste thereby ma******te for renewal, but it holds no water

Here is everything you need to know about s***m

S***m is a reproductive cells produced and developed in the te**is (those two round balls beneath your p***s)

The interesting thing about the male is that they produce millions of these s***m each day but it takes only one of the millions to fertilize an egg

In description, the s***m looks like a worm with three parts which is the head, the middle part and the tail.

The head has something like cap (acrosome) that contains enzyme which helps the s***m pe*****te the egg during fertilization

We have the second part which drives the s***m. This helps the s***m movement after ej*******on, which is the power called mitochondria. It is found at the middle part of the s***m

The last part is tail like which helps in driving the s***m towards the egg. It is also known as propeller or flagellum

On average, it takes about 72-74days for a male to produce mature s***m cells and when a man releases, his semen contains about 50-100million/mL s***m cells

So if you're ma********ng because you think s***m is a waste product, unthink

Some persons ask me "what happens to the old s***m when body keeps producing more"?

There are so many ways your body deals with this

• Through nocturnal emission a.k.a wet dreams

• They are broken down and absorbed

So no need to bother about getting rid of it yourself, your body will take care of that

The picture below is an illustration of how your s***m looks like

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© Dr. Marven

12/04/2022

06/04/2022

02/03/2022

Elephantiasis is also known as lymphatic filariasis. It’s caused
by parasitic worms, and can spread from person to person
through mosquitoes. Elephantiasis causes swelling of the
sc***um, legs, or breasts.
Elephantiasis is considered a neglected tropical disease
(NTD). It’s more common in tropical and subtropical areas of
the world, including Africa and Southeast Asia. It’s estimated
that 120 million people have elephantiasis.


The most common symptom of elephantiasis is swelling of
body parts. The swelling tends to happen in the:
legs
ge****ls
breasts
arms
The legs are the most commonly affected area. The swelling
and enlargement of body parts can lead to pain and mobility
issues.
The skin is also affected and may be:
dry
thick
ulcerated
darker than normal
pitted
Some people experience additional symptoms, such as fever
and chills.
Elephantiasis affects the immune system. People with this
condition are also at increased risk for a secondary infection.


Elephantiasis is caused by parasitic worms that are spread by mosquitoes. There are three types of worms involved:
Wuchereria bancrofti
Brugia malayi
Brugia timori
The worms affect the lymphatic system in the body. The lymphatic system is responsible for removing waste and
toxins. If It becomes blocked, then it doesn’t properly remove waste. This leads to a backup of lymphatic fluid, which causes swelling.

FACTORS
Elephantiasis can affect people at any age. It appears in both
women and men. It’s more common in tropical and
subtropical parts of the world , such as:
Africa
Southeast Asia
India
South America
Common risk factors for elephantiasis include:
living for a long time in tropical and subtropical areas
having a high exposure to mosquitoes
living in unsanitary conditions.


Your doctor will ask about your medical history and symptoms
and do a physical exam. You may also need blood tests to
help your doctor make a diagnosis. After taking a sample of
your blood, it’s sent to a lab where it’s examined for the
presence of the parasites.
You may have X-rays and ultrasounds to rule out the
possibility of other problems causing the same symptoms.

Rx
antiparasitic drugs, such as diethylcarbamazine (DEC),
mectizan, and albendazole (Albenza)
using good hygiene to clean the affected areas
elevating the affected areas
caring for wounds in the affected areas
exercising based on a doctor’s directions
surgery in extreme cases,

02/03/2022