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Health / Re: We Got A Total Cure For HIV by elysian777: 8:25am On Dec 10, 2023 |
What has he done to warrant this kind of derogatory word from you.If it was a white man that says he has a cure you will gladly accept it |
Politics / Re: Too Many Nigerians Are Opting For Suicide by elysian777: 10:28am On Nov 20, 2023 |
You would not understand,people that choose to end their lives is not the way you are seeing it, suicide is the last symptoms of depression.May we not find ourselves in situations that will drive us to that point.Amen money121: |
Health / Re: Nigerian Woman, Uju Onyeyili Found Dead In Her Home In Baltimore, USA (Pics) by elysian777: 6:00am On Oct 25, 2023 |
[Am a Seraph,i understand you well and I can't blame you for having such a perception,I was once like you too,I hate them so much,but a life alertering experience happened to me,it was there God showed up,there are a lot of bad elements amongst us though,but in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church we are not all evil,there are God fearing ones that are good and follow the bible .Peace .quote author=LeoDeKing post=126593222]Olumba Olumba, Cele, Seraphim & Cherubim and other spiritual churches, I see them as spiritualists and kinda organised witchcraft operating under the cover of religion. Please, I don't mean to offend members of these churches, just a personal perception. And I never knew igbos cab be members of these types of churches. [/quote] |
Health / Re: How Many Days Should A Guy Wear Boxers Before Washing? by elysian777: 9:55am On Oct 20, 2023 |
There are times I change twice in a day,if I have really sweated all over,I must change it o,no boxers follow me till the next day. |
Health / Re: Cost Of Rehabilitation Centres In Lagos by elysian777: 8:37am On Jul 20, 2023 |
You might want to try University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital,if you have a family in ilorin,way cheaper and they have good hands there,you won't spend up to 250k feeding inclusive,it's 500 naira per day for bed space, Mcbassey1: |
Religion / Re: 2022: Primate Ayodele Releases Prophecies, Says Presidential Jet Will Crash by elysian777: 10:53am On Dec 24, 2021 |
Bunch of lies,this is not prophecy,God talks with accuracy and always specific with dates, stop all this manipulation. Nigerian's be wise. JEWELofHELL: |
Health / Re: I'm Depressed, I Need Your Help! by elysian777: 11:48am On Oct 25, 2021 |
Hello,I know this pain and I can feel your pain,have been there and am still going through the healing.Just in case you need someone to talk to,am.available. Am a good listener, I can share some of my experiences and how with God I was able to overcome some of it.Am not there yet but i thank God for the journey so far. |
Health / Re: Help Am Suffering From Anxeity And Panic Attack by elysian777: 2:51am On Oct 16, 2021 |
Bro call me on 07082355797 let's talk,I.have been here severally,you might not need medications, there will be an underlying cause to this. |
Education / Re: LASU Final Year Female Student Commit Suicide Over Lack Of Money (photo) by elysian777: 2:51pm On Oct 11, 2021 |
Bro you don't get it,its not an easy thing to take ones life,suicide is the last stage of depression. Yommychrz: |
Health / Re: David Gbodi Odaibo Dies In His Sleep After His Work Won $125M US Contract by elysian777: 8:29pm On Sep 15, 2021 |
Rest on Gbodi,childhood memories linger.So sad you had to go this soon. |
Health / Re: We Handle Pregnancy And Heart Problems! by elysian777: 10:33am On Sep 09, 2021 |
I doubt if you are serious at all. |
Health / Re: We Handle Pregnancy And Heart Problems! by elysian777: 12:12am On Sep 09, 2021 |
You could post but can't answer a question from a would be client Pregnancyclinic: |
Health / Re: We Handle Pregnancy And Heart Problems! by elysian777: 1:16pm On Sep 08, 2021 |
Where is your location? Pregnancyclinic: |
Health / Re: Cardiovascular Heart Disease by elysian777: 8:31am On Jul 29, 2021 |
Sending love,healing and light.Please kindly see a Cardiologist for proper drug recommendations, what works for Mr A might not work for you. Femmyfestus: 2 Likes |
Health / Re: Cardiovascular Heart Disease by elysian777: 8:29am On Jul 29, 2021 |
Stop confusing people,you are selling Kedi products,just make it straight, don't claim Its packaged and approved by Fidson. investoped: |
Nairaland / General / Re: Sarah Alade Hillcrest Escort Van Hits Tricycles In Ilorin, 3 Injured by elysian777: 11:03am On Jul 06, 2021 |
What kind of journalism is this, I wonder what Mrs Sarah Alade has to do with all this, why drag her name and the Son into this, were they the one driving the car.Naija which way. |
Celebrities / Re: Obama DMW's Death: Peruzzi Is Done With Cigarettes & Alcohol by elysian777: 6:09pm On Jul 01, 2021 |
You are very right bro,if are addicted to a substance, you must find something to replace it, there is no vacuum in nature. Akakanfirstclass: 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Ife-Ifewara Road: Senate Hails RCCG, Asks FG’s Contractors To Refund ₦140M by elysian777: 8:50pm On Jun 26, 2021 |
Just like that, you just got in board and all you could do is begging,haba. testimony202: |
Business / Re: Sokoloan Are Very Nasty Set Of People, The Government Should Take Action (photo) by elysian777: 4:35pm On Jun 14, 2021 |
Fairmoney,Branch,Palmcredit and the likes act professionally, it's totally wrong for messages to be sent to your contacts cause of a loan default,at least a repayment plan can be worked out if you can't make the whole payment once. Ayemileto: |
Agriculture / Re: Looking For Red Sokoto Goat by elysian777: 5:47pm On Feb 24, 2021 |
Am in the Western part of the country though,its availble here |
Health / Re: Co-parenting (male) Required. by elysian777: 5:35pm On Oct 24, 2020 |
Maam,i feel your pain,but let me encourage you that medically they might say your condition is not curable,but natural medicine can cure it. |
Politics / Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke: Yahoo Boys Have Become Role Models by elysian777: 9:24am On Aug 10, 2020 |
Just today you registered on Nairaland and the first thing you could do was to start asking for money,it doesnt work like that bro.If your info is genuine post the name and address of the hospital,we have Nairalanders in every State that will verify. DontGiveUpYet: |
Health / Re: Please Help! What Did You Use In Treating "Oka Ori" In Your New Born Baby by elysian777: 12:23pm On May 24, 2020 |
[Thanks for this wonderful exposition. Godbless you sir. Amen. quote author=Anonymous29 post=87004758]I am pretty sure this article has sprung up on a couple of social media outlets and on the web before. But since nairaland has become somewhat of a personal blog/digital diary/social library to me due to the fact that i have learnt alot on here from the good, the bad and the ugly (which i am thinking of changing by getting mine since the mods on here are giving me a strong reason to do so) undecided angry) and for the general sake of information, clarity and refreshing our memories on this issue, i am bringing it up again.. Its quite long, but very insightful especially to new generation mothers.. So take your time to read it... "Before you put that oil in that soft spot on the head of your newborn"....Please read what is "Okà orì" by Dr. Sururah OKA ORI (BABY'S SOFT SPOT) I was a fresh medical graduate when one of my aunt told me about her neighbour’s new born child that died of what Yoruba call ‘oka ori’, someone told me it is called "ndawa isi" in Ibo. Someone should tell me the Hausa name. She thereafter asked me what ‘oka ori’ means in medical terms (being a doctor now). Although as naïve as I was then with no practical experience, I ensured I was professional about my answer, I never heard of it before but I knew it sounded like one of those shared myths… Since I started practicing, I came across few mothers that don’t bother asking for the meaning of ‘oka ori’, they have been handed the standard diagnosis of "Oka" by the grannies or neighbours stat. Their own question is whether they should give "agbo oka" that is native concoction or herbal remedies for the "Oka". Another category of mums have gone beyond that and have started the treatment for "Oka"; how will you know? Once you see a new baby with clean shaven head and sticky blackish substance applied to the scalp toward the front, you are seeing a child undergoing treatment for "Oka". Therefore majority don’t even know what or where the ‘oka ori’ is, but I could deduce from their history to likely referring to either the soft spot (sunken or bulging) on their baby’s head or cranial sutures. Fast forward to when I gave birth, I was told my child has oka ori after the hair was shaved; will therefore needs concoction; I just laughed and told them politely that my baby has nothing like ‘oka ori’, although it’s hard to correct a widespread shared myth, but my child never took any concoction. My curiosity made me asked what exactly is oka ori, it was the obvious cranial suture that was pointed at… I therefore concluded in my mind that, for me to correct the shared myth about ‘oka ori’, I need to discuss both the ‘soft spot (anterior fontannelle) and the cranial sutures’. If you are not from Nigeria, you may be lost from the title alone. The typical Naija Mum knows what I am talking about, especially if you are from the South-Western part of the country, specifically the Yoruba tribe. So what is this "Oka"? The Grannies and some mums believe that there is a "hole" or "space" which is "breathing" or pulsating in the head of the new baby which is abnormal. That this soft space is not right and should not be there. Any baby that has this "abnormal space or hole" is diagnosed with "Oka". Some also believe obvious cranial sutures in associated with the hole or space breathing is a serious case of ‘oka’. For fat, hairy babies, the "hole" is not so apparent and often ignored. However, in smaller babies who are also not gaining weight or perhaps losing weight especially in the 1st ten days of life, the space is very prominent and can even be sunken; such babies are easily labeled as having "Oka" and commenced on all forms of treatment ranging from application of substances on the scalp to drinking herbal remedies. There are lots of myths and beliefs surrounding this "Oka". So why am I talking about "Oka"? In addition to my encounter with ‘oka ori’, there was a story shared by a paediatrican. She said during her residency training to become a Paediatrician, she was working at the Children Emergency Room (CHER) at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital when two women rushed in with a baby crying. That is not unusual in CHER. What was terrifying about the day was when she saw the baby rushed in, he was about 2 - 3 months old and for the first time, she was seeing the brain live and direct in a living person who was not being operated. This was not a movie scene! The brain of this baby was completely visible to everyone. What happened? In the usual fashion, the grandma who came for "omugwo" had made a diagnosis of "Oka" and has prescribed the traditional treatment which was coating the surface with a black material. Unfortunately, in this scenario, whatever substance was applied was so caustic, it eroded (burnt) away the membrane of the anterior frontanelle and you can see the baby's brain live and direct!!! Of course, this was disastrous....for baby, mother and grandma and even the doctors. That is why I feel like educating people around me especially mums about this traditional myths and beliefs that are dangerous to children's health. Of course, granny did not mean to harm her precious grandson but she did anyway. That baby had to undergo brain surgery. Of course, he had serious infection of the brain even before and after surgery. Though he did not die, but there are long-term complications he will face all because of someone's ignorance. No wonder, ignorance is more expensive than education. FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT "OKA" [1]. An infant’s skull is made up of six separate cranial (skull) bones: - Frontal bone - Occipital bone - Two parietal bones - Two temporal bones These bones are held together by strong, fibrous, elastic tissues called SUTURES. Two fontanelles usually are present on a newborn’s skull: - On the top of the middle head, just forward to center (ANTERIOR FONTANELLE) – usually closes between 18 & 24 months. During childbirth, it let the skull changes its shape so that the fetus can easily pass through the birth canal. - In the back of the middle of the head (POSTERIOR FONTANELLE) – usually closes earlier than the fontanelle. [2]. Therefore, the "soft hole or space" often erroneously believed to be an abnormality is A NORMAL PART of the baby's head. It is called ANTERIOR FONTANELLE (AF). Every baby has it. It is there to allow along with the small spaces (sutures) between the different bones of the skull to accommodate the baby's brain growth. So it is not "OKA" or any other thing....It is a normal part of the baby's head. [3]. The anterior fontanelle (AF) is covered by a membrane, and this membrane is what actually separates the baby's brain from the environment. It is that important! So any application of substances that can damage this membrane will lead to exposure of the brain to the environment with serious consequences like in the story above. [4]. The fact that in some babies, very hairy or chubby especially, that you can not see it pulsating or "breathing" in local naija parlance does not mean it is not there. Some mums have actually said their babies do not have anterior fontanelle! That is not true....every baby is born with one! [5]. Clinically, AF is very important, it usually give a clue of what is going on in the baby's system therefore treatment should be towards cause of distortion of the AF not aiming to close or treat Oka ori(AF). [6]. The size and shape of the AF varies from one baby to another normally. In some conditions, it can be too big. Also the anterior fontannelle can be elevated "bulging" in some conditions especially if the baby has infections in the brain. It can be depressed "sunken" in other conditions like in babies that are very dehydrated or malnourished. PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THESE CONDITIONS, IT IS NOT THE ANTERIOR FONTANELLE (AF) CAUSING THE DISEASE SYMPTOMS (FOR EXAMPLE DIARRHEA AND DEHYDRATION WITH SUNKEN AF). RATHER, THE AF IS JUST REFLECTING THE FACT THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG IN THE BODY SYSTEMS. It is important to say this because this is one of the reasons some mums believe in "OKA". Such babies are sick and may either have prominent or sunken AF in addition to other symptoms. The "OKA doctors" will now say it is the "oka" causing the symptoms. The danger of this belief is all treatments will be directed to the AF and the underlying disease causing the change in AF will be ignored. Also some of the native medications often used have dangerous side effects and consequences especially on the immature liver and kidneys of the babies causing further damage...."fry pan to fire" scenario!!! [7]. The AF closes on its own by age of 18 - 24 months. This is because more than 90% of brain growth and development has occurred by the age of 2 years. You did not need to do anything about it. It happens on its own. Just to note that some diseases can cause delay in closure of the AF. See your pediatrician if you can still feel the AF in your baby after age 2 years. [8]. You did not need to apply oil to the AF hourly or daily....highly unnecessary and the dripping oil will cause rashes on the baby's face. The AF is not "drying up" like many naija mums believe. You also do not need to put thread from cloth. You also do not need to mop AF with hot water or apply any substances local or herbal on it. JUST LEAVE THE AF ALONE!!! [9]. Finally if your baby is sick with or without observed changes in the AF, please go to the Hospital immediately. Don't assume and don't accept the "OKA" diagnosis. Please see your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. A stitch in time saves nine! If you find this piece useful, feel free to share and educate people around you. Together we can make our environment better. Till another time, be happy. Via Dr. Yusuf Abolude SOURCE:- www.doctorsururah.com I know some of our traditional practices have been viable and safe through the years but many are still unsafe and dangerous with long term consequences.. Who knows maybe some of these traditional practices like this one count for the reasons why we Nigerians behave a certain odd way undecided angry (nah joke i they ooooo grin, hmmm sad).. 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Romance / Re: Checkout What I Did Today [PICTURE] by elysian777: 3:05pm On May 22, 2020 |
Like for real, you did this? You tried,upload more and also put your contacts, you will never know who will be interested. powerfulguy: |
Health / Re: Bill Gate Must Be Ashamed As First African Country Is Covid-19 Free by elysian777: 10:20pm On May 12, 2020 |
[Very true Bro, a friend in the US told me same, that every sickness is classified as covid 19.quote author=adadike post=89481414]Thank God for mauritius! NCDC, pls stop escalating the figures because of monetary gain. My little cousin broke her leg, was taken to the hospital for dressing and treatment. Guess what was written in the receipt? Covid 19 discharged. The mom tried to protest but they asked her to calm down, that's the new protocol. [/quote] |
Romance / Re: I'm Dating HIV Positive Lady & She Is Pregnant. Advice Needed by elysian777: 12:04pm On May 12, 2020 |
Well who am I to judge you, you understand better. Face the future that lies ahead of you.If you have understanding siblings and that are matured, share it, if not keep it to yourself and go to the grave with it, cause since she is the only one positive they might pressure you into leaving her. Also for the issue of breastfeeding, she can do that from when the baby comes, except that it has to be only breastmilk and nothing else, not even water except when very necessary, in small quantity though. I think she can do that for 6months,after then she weans the baby off completely, it will be strictly baby food. Stay with her bro,be strong and keep the faith alive. Shalom Aneichem |
Politics / Re: COVID-19: Suspected Killer Of Funke Olakunri, Two Others Test Positive by elysian777: 11:48pm On Apr 26, 2020 |
If this is true about calling the necessary authority to no avail, we need to do more as a nation. |
Romance / Re: . by elysian777: 11:22am On Apr 14, 2020 |
Highly commendable. |
Crime / Re: Man Kills His Wife’s Suspected Lover With Scissors In Ogun State by elysian777: 9:26am On Mar 23, 2020 |
Kizzygentle: Funny,but very true 1 Like |
Health / Re: Three New Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Nigeria, Totaling 25 Cases by elysian777: 3:16pm On Mar 22, 2020 |
Yenefer: Very true. I hope people's eyes will be opened |
Health / Re: A Green Juice Powder To Heal Every Disease. by elysian777: 4:56pm On Dec 22, 2019 |
No name, no write up as to what it does, no contact address or phone number, please do the needful 1 Like 1 Share |
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