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Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by udomoh(m): 11:57am On Aug 30, 2019 |
Naphthalene or Camphor causes jaundice in newborns, kindly remove them from your babies – Aproko Doctor Medical doctor and social media influencer @Aproko Doctor has warned mothers (parents) to desist from using camphor or naphthalene on the clothes of newborns giving reasons that it causes jaundice. He went further to explain the long term complications of jaundice in newborns which include: cerebral palsy, seizures (epilepsy) and delayed developmental milestones. Read his tweets and comments that followed below…… WARNING! If you have a newborn baby, avoid camphor around them and even on their clothes Camphor or naphthalene is linked to jaundice in new babies Jaundice is yellow coloration of their skin and eyes because of overproduction of bilirubin It can cause brain damage! Our red cells contain hemoglobin, this is what helps carry the oxygen from your lungs to other places When red blood cells are broken down, this haemoglobin is broken down to bilirubin When this gets to the liver, they are combined with a compound that makes them less harmful Some babies, mostly male babies may lack an enzyme called G6PD, this deficiency is inherited and common in Africans It helps protect the red cells from damage and when it’s lacking, the cells break down easily. Exposing them to camphor can rapidly breakdown their blood cells. Also, babies have a special kind of red blood cells at birth that have a short life span. They also have low concentrations of that binding substance in the liver. Now camphor may increase the breakdown of these red blood cells causing an increase in bilirubin. Because this bilirubin is not bound, it enters into the blood stream, this is what colors the eyes and the skin of the baby yellow. If it gets too high, it may get into the brain of thay baby, this can lead to seizures, drowsiness, poor feeding or sucking, abnormal cries. Most people say that putting babies under the sun can help reduce jaundice, but because of the risk of burning them or increasing their temperature to risky levels, it is no longer recommended. If you suspect your baby has jaundice, see a pediatrician immediately. Comments Wife of an Ibo Man@ibevic I learnt this 5years ago when I had my 2nd son. He had mild Jaundice.We got home his grandma who came for omugwo unbeknownst to us uses naphthalene on her clothes. Long story short, thank God for the doctors at Reddington V/I. Since then, I have a strong phobia for the thing. Timileyin Olaifa@Prince1timmie Avoid deodorant in general, “a substance which removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odours.” Once you notice any abnormality of a new born, report it to your Doctor right away. Made in Aba@ugybabe2020 After God saved my neighbor’s baby from dying after eating coloured camphor in my room, I will never go near it again.I used to put it at corner of my room in school.I was sleeping when she came and thought it was sweet.She ate almost all. ikpefua faith@elohigbe I removed all Camphor from my baby’s locker immediately I saw this the first time you posted it. He had jaundice at birth but was put under a phototherapy light for days. I don’t know what caused it tho because I wasn’t sick all through my 9months. Uche Ndukwe@Efuche Why even use camphor for kids unless there’s a roach infestation (in which case dont even put their cloths in such a place);their clothes won’t smell ‘nice’ but have that built up strong(granny) odour. Properly washed and dried cloths have crispier smells.*wink J_Town_Chik@DavidNanbam What about babies from 4months above should we consider them newborns as well and should not use the camphor. Adele Esse@Bea_esse And there’s camphor in the wardrobe my mother in-law kept my baby stuff. Now he’s having issues sucking. Could this be the reason. Udychuku@udychuku I never knew abt camphor and jaundice till I read it here.A doctor close to me had to do the 2nd exchange blood transfusion 4 a baby with jaundice last night.The jaundice kept progressing after the 1st transfusion because the change of clothes they brought for the mother had camphor on it. The Doctor on duty just made the discovery yesterday afternoon. Before then, they were wondering why the jaundice kept increasing despite all the drugs. Source: https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2019/08/30/camphor-causes-jaundice-in-newborns/?amp 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by PureGoldh(m): 11:59am On Aug 30, 2019 |
Nice write-up... Stay blessed 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by Sunofgod(m): 4:49pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
Will do... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by SultanOfAbia: 4:50pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
It also causes Impotence in Kids... 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by ugolinze123(m): 4:50pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
why will I try such for my angel... even person way no go sch suppose know that na. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by amiibaby(f): 4:51pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
Hmmmm 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by simplyglow: 4:53pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
Not just that I believeThe smell of camphor on a newborn's clothes will be too harsh for the baby. Even I as an adult can't stand the smell for so long. BACK TO SCHOOL SALES 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by KingAzubuike(f): 4:53pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
All these Nigerian doctors that'll just come out to make ridiculous claims. Don't eat rice, it's bad for you, don't eat suya don't eat this don't eat that, don't use this don't use that... Very soon we'll have to stop drinking water. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by Dopecine(f): 4:53pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
Jaundice? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by Nobody: 4:54pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
One pastor says camphor kills demons. So funny 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by NextGovernor(m): 4:54pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
At last sometin good comes up front page. Haleluya 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by Flier: 4:54pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
ugolinze123:over sabi! Camphor is a live safer,I hate cockroaches 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by vedaxcool(m): 4:55pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
Dr. aproko alway on point 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by gambudu: 4:57pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
Thanks foe the info 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by Firstorderwizard(m): 4:58pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
Camphor or naphthalene, which one are they talking about 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by Nobody: 5:00pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
ugolinze123: Actually, no be by common sense. Common sense can mislead many times. It is by proofs and expert advice. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by MANNABBQGRILLS: 5:05pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
Same camphor our great great grandparents have been using since time immemorial?! Odiegwu! 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by madgoat(m): 5:06pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
Blatant lies Pure lies... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by RuddyFusion(m): 5:06pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
osi GINI? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by Emmanuel226(m): 5:08pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
wow,never knew dis until now 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by Emmanuel226(m): 5:09pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
post=81820594:its true my mom jux confirmed it now 2 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by MANNABBQGRILLS: 5:09pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
Emmanuel226:Okay. God bless your mom. This is noted by us now. Thanks Emmanuel! 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by Emmanuel226(m): 5:10pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
RuddyFusion:osi na camphor na egbu nwatta 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by loadedvibes: 5:13pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
This wan go still lie now 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by kingreign(m): 5:13pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by Blissbath(f): 5:20pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
Impressive 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by Meeloreh(f): 5:28pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
Firstorderwizard:It's the same. Camphor is more common like the market name. Naphthalene is the component gangan 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Remove Camphor From Your Newborns, It Causes Jaundice – Aproko Doctor by Xcelinteriors(f): 5:36pm On Sep 01, 2019 |
I hate that thing 1 Like 1 Share |
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