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Dr. Nathaniel Adewole Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada - FCT. MOBILE: 0803 803 9182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com
MORE ON KELOIDS Can you expatiate on keloid; what causes it and how to avoid it? Keloid grows in the body, usually from a wound or incision. Ideally, the skin edges are supposed to unite in a line, except for the scar, but sometimes the wound edges after healing is raised above the skin. It is called hypertrophic scar. In case the edges are not only raised above the skin but big on their own right like a mass, then it is called keloid. It is caused by excessive growth of cells and the failure of the substance that stops the growth of cells at the appropriate time. Most of the time, people who have the tendency to develop keloid will develop it, no matter what is done. They have to avoid skin injuries, including wounds from shaving sticks. Treatment is by injecting steroids, specifically triamcinilone, among others. It is better to see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
IS IT STD? I have been having fever, headache, rashes, itching in my private part and around my body, as well as discharge from my male organ. Please, I need to know what is wrong with me and what drug to take. Have you gone to see your physician? What tests have been done? Which drugs have you been given? With the urethra discharge, one has to think of a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Urethral swab and midstream urine for microscopy culture and sensitivity will be necessary. You need to also inform your spouse or partner for same treatment.
STOMACH UPSET IN PREGNANCY
Whenever I take vegetables, which is said to be good for the body, or eat beans or white rice with
stew at night, I will have stomach upset. In fact, it is very rare for me not to have stomach upset in a week. What is the cause? What is the solution? I am now pregnant. Fatima, Sokoto. It is not unusual for the body system to change a little during pregnancy. Food pattern may change. The best way is to study yourself and the food you tolerate and stick to it. Like the issue of white rice and stew at night, instead of night, while not during the day? You must also ensure you eat balanced diet. Despite all these, if the stomach upset includes diarrhea, one must not assume that it is dietary; there may be need to check the immune status, including HIV status. I will suggest you see an obstetrician.
EIGHT MONTHS, NO PREGNANCY
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It is about eight months now that I got married, yet I am not pregnant. My period is normal. I am thinking of going for test. Please, I am confused and worried. Nadia. You have just been married for eight months. Investigating now is premature. It is advisable to wait for one year. Meanwhile, you have to ensure you have adequate sexual exposure. We do recommend three or four days in a week.
GALACTORRHEA AT 18 I am 18 years and my breasts are bringing out water. What should I do? Aisha, Kano.
You are having galactorrhea. Prolactin assay will be done and you may be given bromocriptine for about two or three months.
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