Kwara Advanced Diagnostic Centre

01/07/2015

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT MAMMOGRAPHY.

Mammography plays a critical part in diagnosing breast cancer. In the past, we'd often find that a woman had breast cancer when she came in with a lump. Mammography procedures helps in early detection of early stage of cancer, and can help in quick medical intervention.
Five important things to know about mammograms
1. They can save your life. Finding breast cancer early reduces your risk of dying from the disease by 25-30% or more. Women should begin having mammograms yearly at age 40, or earlier if they're at high risk.
2. Don't be afraid. Mammography is a fast procedure (about 20 minutes), and discomfort is minimal for most women. The procedure is safe: there's only a very tiny amount of radiation exposure from a mammogram. To relieve the anxiety of waiting for results, go to a center that will give you results before you leave.
3. Get the best quality you can. If you have dense breasts or are under age 50, try to get a digital mammogram. A digital mammogram is recorded onto a computer so that doctors can enlarge certain sections to look at them more closely.
4. Bring your past mammogram films/results with you. If you’ve been to the same facility before, make sure your past results are available to whoever is reading the study.
5. Once you find a facility you have confidence in, try to go there every year, so that your mammograms can be compared from year to year.
In conclusion, you can always walk into our facility at HARMONY ADVANCE DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, ASA DAM ROAD, ILORIN, to make inquiries about breast examination and mammography screening, its cheap affordable and with best medical experts you can find around. For further inquiries and information;
CONTACT;08097071041,08176944051,08099990406,08099990407,08099990408

YOUR HEALTH MATTERS..................

20/03/2014

BACK PAIN

Back pain may be mild or extreme, quick or constant. What raises your risk? We've all experienced back problems from time to time -- lower back pain or strain of the neck. In fact, problems from back pain are the most common physical complaints among young adults. Back pain includes sore muscles and tendons,herniated discs, fractures, and other problems. Most often, the causes of back pain have developed over a long period of time.
Back pain ranks high on the list of self-inflicted ailments. Most of our back troubles happen because of bad habits, generally developed over a long period of time. These bad back habits include:

Poor posture
Overexertion in work and pl***oy
Sitting incorrectly at the desk or at the steering wheel
Pushing, pulling, and lifting things carelessly

Sometimes, the effects are immediate but, in many cases, back problems develop over time. if backaches occur for no apparent reason, this is called non-specific backache. It may develop from weakened muscles that cannot handle everyday walking, bending, and stretching. In other cases, the discomfort seems to come from general tension, lack of proper sleep, and/or stress.

Therefore, get the facts on your back pain, check your self today in a well-equipped diagnostic centre like Ours to know what exactly is the problem on time before it is too late. KADC - your health matters...

18/03/2014

What is high Cholesterol ?

Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) in your blood. Your cells need cholesterol, and your body makes all it needs. But you also get cholesterol from the food you eat.
If the cholesterol level is high in the body , it starts to build up in the arteries (blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart) which causes Hardening of the Arteries. This condition is a slow process and it gets worse as one gets older. Note that cholesterol starts to rise at the age of 20 years in some people with family history.
To understand what happens, think about how dirt clogs a pipe under a kitchen sink. Like the build-up of grease in the pipe, this build up of fats in the arteries narrows it and makes it difficult for blood to flow through very well, and this will prevent blood flowing to various part of the body, tissues etc, including the brain which can lead to serious problems of heart attack and stroke.
High cholesterol does not make one feel sick. By the time it is noticed , it might have narrowed the arteries. So, it is very important and advisable to start treatment even if an individual feels OK.
To measure your cholesterol, it requires a blood test from a standard, reputable and reliable Diagnostic Centre. Therefore, do not wait until you are down with all the disease conditions that shorten the life span.

CHECK YOURSELF TODAY, at Kwara Advanced Diagnostic Centre, Ilorin - A ONE STOP SHOP CENTRE...

12/03/2014

Why is BMI important?

• If your BMI is high, you may have an increased risk of developing certain diseases, including;
-high blood pressure
-heart disease
-high cholesterol and blood lipids (LDL)
-Type 2 Diabetes
-sleep apnea
-osteoarthritis
-female infertility
-gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
-urinary stress incontinence

• Prevention of further weight gain is important and weight reduction is desirable.

How can I improve my BMI?

Improving Your Health by Weight reduction

Set Realistic Goals
• The best way to lose weight and keep it off is to balance the foods you eat with daily physical activity.
• Losing more than 1 to 2 pounds per week is unhealthy and greatly improves the chances of gaining the weight back.

Magic Pills and Potions:
• There are none, so don’t waste your money or time.
• If you eat a healthy diet and get the recommended 30 minutes or more of daily physical activity – excess weight will melt off (magician not included).

for more information on how to continue to be well, and for routine Health examination, please contact us on; 08097091041,08176944051, 08176944047, 08176944048, visit our website on www.kadcng.com

10/03/2014

BMI stands for “Body Mass Index,” a ratio between weight and height. Its a tool for helping you judge your body weight and the amount of body fat you have.
For older adults, the BMI normal range is 18-25. The higher the BMI number above the normal range (18-25), the greater the degree of overweight. Generally speaking an adult BMI of 27 is considered overweight and 30 or above is severely overweight.
People with a higher percentage of body fat tend to have a higher BMI except for body builders, competitive athletes, whose BMI is high due to a relatively larger amount of muscles, also its not applicable to pregnant women, lactating mothers.
Carrying excess body fat, not muscle, puts you at greater risk for health problems such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and stroke.
to be continued.............

07/03/2014

For many of us, screening results can serve as a wake-up call. Higher than optimal cholesterol or body mass index for example, may drive home the message that it’s time to modify your diet and get more physical activity. When the test comes back and you see abnormal numbers, it becomes personal. Suddenly, the idea of making lifestyle changes isn't just a recommendation in a pamphlet. It’s something that can impact your life and health positively.
Likewise, high blood sugar and high cholesterol levels often do not produce any symptoms until the disease becomes advanced. So, stop and check yourself today at Kwara Advanced Diagnostic Center....... YOUR HEALTH MATTERS

For more information on how to continue to be well,and for medical routine Health examination, please contact us on; 08097091041,08176944051, 08176944047, 08176944048, visit our website on www.kadcng.com

06/03/2014

Blood pressure is one of the most important screenings to early detect cardiovascular diseases, because high blood pressure has no symptoms so cannot be detected without being measured. High blood pressure greatly increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. If your blood pressure is below 120/80 mm Hg, you have a low risk of having a condition related to cardiovascular diseases. If your blood pressure is higher, your doctor may want to check it more often. High blood pressure can be controlled through lifestyle changes or medication. After age 65, women have a higher risk of high blood pressure than men, few of us have ideal risk levels on all screening tests. However, if you do have test results that are less than ideal, it doesn’t mean you’re destined to develop a serious cardiovascular disease. On the contrary, it means you’re in position to begin changing your health in a positive way....to be continued

05/03/2014

The best way to treat a disease is to prevent it. according to WHO standard, it is advisable from the ages of 30 and 49, to often visit medical institution for preventative health screenings, your primary health-care provider can recommend specific tests that can aid in the early detection of the most common and treatable diseases.
A majority of Africans, in the prime of their lives, often mistakenly assume there will be plenty of time to worry about their health. Sadly, for some, that time may not come. One of the many “silent” killers could present at any time.
Scary as it is, if you are one of those proactive individuals who schedules an annual routine health exam and follows the recommended screening protocols, a silent disease will most likely be detected in the early stages. And the earlier the better, as there are typically a greater number of treatment options and significantly better outcome percentages when conditions and illnesses are diagnosed early.
Finally, a foundation for long term health, is to schedule either an annual, bi- annual or tri- annual wellness exam. If individuals are active in their health through exams and education on illnesses and risk factors, many common illnesses could be prevented or significantly postponed.

For more information on how to continue to be well,and for medical routine Health examination, please contact us on; 08097091041,08176944051, 08176944047, 08176944048, visit our website on www.kadcng.com

04/03/2014

KWARA ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE...........your health matters

Each day, we get advice via media on how to eat right and exercise to help our bodies fight cancer, obesity and disease.
Often, we listen in earnest, pick and choose the latest fads to forward our self-health care. While we all wish to be healthy and fit,many people overlook the one cornerstone of being healthy —

Routine medical checkups and tests.
A simple call to your health provider is the best step toward medical self-care. we recognize that many individuals don’t schedule annual exams and routine tests because they either feel well or because they fear an unknown diagnosis.
Although there are numerous excuses for not scheduling regular wellness exams, we caution that many medical conditions are “silent” until there is a complication. Illness such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart and liver disease, high cholesterol, cancer and so on,

Join us daily, on this page as we discuss on the importance of health checks and other relating health issues.

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further enquiries, visit our website on www.kadcng.com,
or call ; 08097091041,08176944051, 08176944047, 08176944048

04/03/2014

Each day, we get advice via media on how to eat right and exercise to help our bodies fight cancer, obesity and disease.
Often, we listen in earnest, pick and choose the latest fads to forward our self-health care. While we all wish to be healthy and fit,many people overlook the one cornerstone of being healthy —

Routine medical checkups and tests.
A simple call to your health provider is the best step toward medical self-care. we recognize that many individuals don’t schedule annual exams and routine tests because they either feel well or because they fear an unknown diagnosis.
Although there are numerous excuses for not scheduling regular wellness exams, we caution that many medical conditions are “silent” until there is a complication. Illness such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart and liver disease, high cholesterol, cancer and so on,

Join us daily, on this page as we discuss on the importance of health checks and other relating health issues.

follow us on twitter
further enquiries, visit our website on www.kadcng.com,
or call ; 08097091041,08176944051, 08176944047, 08176944048

03/03/2014

Modern diagnostic modalities available at KADC include:

FLUOROSCOPY
MAMMOGRAPHY
ULTRASOUND/DOPPLER WITH 3D AND 4D FEATURES
CT INCLUDING ANGIOGRAPHY, COLOSCOPY, 3D, ORTHOPAEDICS RENDERING, CORONARY STUDIES ETC
MRI INCLUDING DWI, JOINTS, ARTHROGRAPHY, ADRENAL STUDIES, PROSTATE, FUNCTIONAL, ETC.

04/02/2014

Let us give publicity to cancer and not hide it. Early detection is key. Examine yourself today!