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Dr. Mathew Okoh
10 months
Stop wasting your money on widal test for diagnosing typhoid. #Typhoid #typhoidfever #Typhoidtest
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
Are you wondering how fibroid and sexual activity are related? Then this video is for you.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
10 months
Fasting is not all about weight loss. It can greatly contribute to a healthy life
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
24 days
This is the number of scans you must have if you are pregnant
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
5 months
5 shocking facts about breastfeeding and breastmilk
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
17 days
This is how to control dizziness in pregnancy
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
9 months
January is cervical cancer awareness month. One of the leading causes of cancer death in women. Pap smear can help you detect it early and improve your chances of survival. Have you done yours?
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
3 months
Pneumonia is due to infection by microorganisms including bacteria, viral or fungal infections. Pneumonia NOT caused by COLD or air conditioner. Make una stop to dey fall hand.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
5 months
Have you been troubled by toilet infection? This is what you need to know about it
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
8 months
@zizelle_ This post requires a megaphone
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
8 months
Vagina vs Cesarean delivery, which do you think is better?
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
3 months
This is how to help anyone who has cholera
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
It is not my portion is not a healthy living strategy. And this is why
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
Do you think pot belly is really an evidence of good living? See the video below to know why
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
3 months
Folake, you can still have a vaginal delivery after a previous CS. These are some conditions you need to meet to make it happen.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
15 days
It is official.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
8 months
@DrTonyOkiwelu Push it one more hour and you will hit the house keeping stage where the body begins to remove dead and denatured cells. And greatly improving your health
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
This is why self medication can be harmful to you
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
This is why you should not take snoring for granted
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
3 months
This is what you need to know about fluoride containing toothpaste
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
6 months
Things you need to know about erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
8 months
This is why the dentist will continue to extract your teeth
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
8 months
This is how to protect yourself and your loved ones from cervical cancer. #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
5 months
Take what you eat very seriously because malnutrition affects every part of your body including your teeth and mouth
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
Not all that glitters is gold. Eat healthy, exercise, drink water and your skin will glow.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
8 months
This is the reason you may be having difficulty achieving pregnancy as a couple
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
7 months
This is how poor oral health can negatively affect pregnancy
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
9 months
Taking anti-malaria when you don't have malaria is not only a waste of your resources but also a danger to your health. Watch this video to learn more
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
2 months
Update for breastfeeding mother. Breastmilk production follows the economic principle of demand and supply. The more you breastfeed your baby, the more breastmilk you will produce.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
Exercise is not all about weight loss. Yes, it can contribute to your weight loss journey among many other benefits. See video for details.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
14 days
There is no one size fits all treatment for infertility. If anyone offers you a solution please ask for the principle behind it. I recently saw a lady with secondary infertility who said someone gave her something to stimulate ovulation. When she was examined at the clinic, not
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
3 months
Is that bathing sponge sabotaging your skin? Find out here
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
8 months
We are yet again experiencing lassa fever outbreak. As you practice proper food covering, cooking your food properly, hand washing and keeping your environment free of rodents, emerging evidence seems to suggest that other animals may play a role in the transmission of the virus.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
2 months
This are some reasons you have dryness during intimacy
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 month
Unpopular fact: Fever is actually designed by nature as a protective mechanism for your body during invasion by microorganisms. But can become problematic especially in children if not controlled.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
The human body is not designed to be sedentary. Whatever you do just keep your body moving. You will be better off for it.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
2 months
This is what you need to know about having twins
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
4 months
Here are some seemingly harmless things we do that are actually injurious to your health
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
9 months
The harmattan period is not a time to load your child with all manner of antibiotics or antimalaria. That fever and cough may just be due to a viral infection or the child reacting to the harmattan conditions
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
Are you wondering why dandruff seem to have singled you out? Watch this video to know why
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
2 years
@FirstDoctor We don shout tire. Some people have decided that they will not agree
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
2 months
The first breastmilk (colostrum) a new mother produces has these benefits 1. Colostrum acts as your baby's first natural vaccine. 2. Helps your baby to remove waste from the body 3. Helps to prevent low blood sugar 4. Helps to protects your baby's gut. Feed your baby Colostrum
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
2 months
A mother's breastmilk is unique for her child. "Safe" human donor milk should be considered next when a mother's breastmilk is not available. Before baby formula. That is how important breastmilk is for children.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
7 months
How not to be a 2 minutes man.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
6 months
This is what you need to know about multiple drug use
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
Dental care should be made an integral component of ante natal care. The cost (material and human). Required to manage the consequences of a mother's poor oral health on the baby is waayyy higher than the perceived inconvenience of dental care during pregnancy.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
Menstrual cramp or period pain is a big deal. Don't let anyone bully you about it. If you regularly suffer from it, then this video is for you. Don't suffer in silence.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
6 months
How to delay your breast from falling #baby #breastfeeding #pregnancy #parenthood
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
11 months
@OMO_9JA_ @aproko_doctor True is many case. But in this case a tourniquet is actually what is required given the size of the injured vessel. Its case of a limb vs a life and unfortunately the later was the case.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
10 months
@the_beardedsina Unfortunately people will not listen. They will soon begin tell you stories of people that have been using it even before you were born without any problem. I wonder what regulatory agencies pay attention to.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
9 months
As you make plans for 2024, please plan to stay healthy also. These are some simple tips that can have great impacts on your health. Remember you cannot afford to fall ill in our present day Nigeria. Which of these 9 tips below will you work on?
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
@drpenking I hope the people jumping at this know that PEP is for 28 days. And even the high end ones comes with discomforting side effects not to talk about the cost. Okay ooo
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
3 months
If you don’t want to breastfeed your child, nobody can arrest you. But given the HUGE benefits of EBF you will be doing your child, yourself and your family a great disservice if you don't breastfeed your child.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
2 months
This is how you can manage bed wetting in children
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
10 months
Adamu, check out this update to regain your respect from Folake.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 month
This is when to resume intimacy after delivery
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
The human body is not designed to be sendentary. 30 minutes of exercise daily will keep many ailments away from you. Even if you break it into three 10 minutes sessions. Just keep your body moving.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
5 months
Are you worried about a penis that is bent? Then this video is for you
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
2 months
You do not need to eat for two because you are pregnant. One or two snacks here and there in addition to your normal meals is enough. Your body will normally request for what it needs. Just pay attention. Happy Saturday.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
6 months
Staying healthy is not a sprint but a life long marathon of thinking and acting in ways that promotes your health. Something must kill a man or everybody will die one day is a cheap excuse not to take responsibility for your health. Do your best and leave the rest.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 month
Yesterday was world mosquitoes day. Many people may not have known. Do you know there are over 3000 species of mosquitoes but very few cause illness. By the way, malaria is not the only illness caused by mosquitoes. Which other illness do you think they cause? Follow for more
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
4 months
Sexually Transmitted Infections and what you need to know
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
9 months
Someone reached out to me two days ago to ask about the safety of palmwine consumption in pregnancy. Yesterday, she reached out again about the use of pregnacare plus and pregnacare max. I had to ask her if she had started ANC. And she said she has.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
3 months
Your skin as the largest organ in your body is your first line of defence against toxins and microorganisms. It even protects you from the rays of the sun and dehydration. Do not compromise its integrity because you are looking for beauty. Your health should be first priority.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
7 months
Do you really need sex 21 times a month to prevent prostate cancer? #prostatecancer #prostatehealth
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
As you go for ANC, remember to also visit your dentist. As a pregnant woman, your dental care requires double effort because pregnancy hormones tend to worsen your dental status. And poor oral health can contribute to poor pregnancy outcome. So it becomes a catch 22 situation.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
6 months
If you notice any of these as a pregnant woman, please rush to the hospital
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
2 months
Breastfeeding is a two course meal (foremilk and hindmilk). Foremilk is what your baby get as he or she starts suckling and it contains more water to quench thirst (but has other nutrients) hindmilk contains more fat and calorie required to keep your baby full for longer 👇more
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
@the_beardedsina People will not talk now, when the strike happens people will begin to shout doctors. Are doctors the only people travelling abroad? Why not address what is driving them abroad?
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
4 months
On the 15th of May, I made a post about a pregnant woman who said she was told that she has malaria and that nothing can be done because she is about 10 weeks pregnant. I told her that is not true and encouraged her to register for ANC. Continue reading
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
5 months
Malaria infection during pregnancy can be dangerous to both mother and her unborn child. Does not matter if the infection is subclinical or full blown ailment. For the mother, it can lead to Anemia, severe illness ans death if not properly managed.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
2 months
These are some of the things you can do to say bye bye to pain during intimacy
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
4 months
Bowlegs can be a normal part of a child's development, but persistent or severe bowlegs may indicate an underlying problem. Bowlegs may be due to
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
12 days
When you recommend the drug that was given to you to someone else who has similar symptoms as you did, you are not doing the person a favour and could potentially do more harm to that person Two people can have similar or same symptoms but have different clinical conditions
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 month
These are somethings you can do to ease vaginal dryness
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
Do you often leave your doctor's office/hospital feeling somewhat unsatisfied or you find yourself calling friends and relations to ask questions about your health after leaving the hospital? Then this video is for you
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
9 months
This month is cervical cancer awareness month. Have you done your pap smear? Have you received the HPV vaccine? Condom use can reduce your risk but does not eliminate it 100%
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
9 months
As a healthcare provider, your ability and willingness to communicate with your patients in a way that helps them understand your decisions and what is going on with them is as important as your clinical skills. True or false?
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
Do you know that your menstrual cramp may just be due to endometriosis? Do you know endometriosis is treatable? Check what your options are in this video
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
9 months
Harmattan comes with different health challenges. This video explains how to keep yourself safe from them. #harmattan #harmattanskincare #harmattantips #harmattanandhealth
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
5 days
Today is World Rabies Day. Check out the video to see the simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones #WorldRabiesDay2024 #WorldRabiesDay
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
Diabetes can quietly destroy your eyes and wreck your feet without your knowledge. Always remind your health care provider about your eyes and the need to inspect your legs during your routine diabetic check ups.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
5 months
As we celebrate world malaria day this year, here are 5 things you should know about malaria. 1. That you have a fever does not mean that you have malaria 2. Malaria test is very easy to do and you get your result within 20 minutes
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
5 months
Understanding your pregnancy journey in 5 minutes First trimester (weeks 1-12) Begins from the first day of your last period Fertilized egg implants in the womb and begin to develop The different organs including the brain, spinal cord, heart, limbs etc. are formed.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
4 months
When you pretend to be ill to get attention or get money from your loved ones, it may backfire one day when you are really ill and in need of help. And please know that you cannot deceive a healthcare worker who is serious about what he or she is doing. Continue reading
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
3 months
Today is international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Say no to illegal substance use and drug abuse including indiscriminate use of over the counter and prescription drugs. 👇 more below
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
Donating blood on a regular basis is beneficial for you. See the video below to know how,
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
Breastfeeding is a cost effective intervention that has enormous benefit for the entire family. What has been your experience?
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
2 months
The size of your br3ast that you see physically does not affect your ability to produce enough breastmilk for your baby. Stop worrying yourself.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
Cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure are distinct entities that people often confuse or use interchangeably. Cardiac arrest in layman's language means your heart has stopped beating and unless there is an intervention within 5 minutes,
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
4 months
The ddouble_doctor and aproko_doctor catching up and reaffirm their commitment to continue to contribute to the improvement of human health in Nigeria and beyond after a national learning event that recently held in Abuja to discuss next steps for health in Nigeria.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
1 year
If you are a man over 40 years it's time to start monitoring your prostate gland. Ladies 30 and counting need to start pap smear.
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Dr. George
1 year
Any advice for the new week?
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
3 months
If your pregnancy is over 13 weeks and you have not started taking SP/IPTp or the 3 white tablet, you are not doing yourself or your baby any good. Malaria in pregnancy is a terrible thing.
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
8 months
I will continue to shout this "As healthcare workers we are largely responsible for people seeking unorthodox treatment when we don't provide proper health education or counselling". Read on👇
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
7 months
This is why that extra salt may be bad for you
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Dr. Mathew Okoh
4 months
Contrary to popular belief, violence against person is a two way street. Thanks to Lagos State for showing the way. Between September 2022 and July 2023, 340 men reportedly suffered from domestic violence. Continue reading
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