Health › Re: Pls Nairalanders Help Me With Tips To Restore My Damage Hair As A Guy (photos by Tmercy(m): 10:57pm On Feb 22, 2021 |
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Politics › Re: Bala Mohammed: South-West Doesn’t Want To Accommodate Other Tribes by Tmercy(m): 8:33am On Feb 12, 2021 |
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Education › Re: Violence Mars Rufus Giwa Polytechnic SUG Election, One Student Dead (Graphic) by Tmercy(m): 2:23pm On Feb 11, 2021 |
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Health › Re: Is Tissue Paper Or Water More Hygienic After Using The Toilet? by Tmercy(m): 9:16pm On Jan 01, 2021 |
StacyO: Tissue paper please.
Why would you want to make use of water?? 
It's quite unhygienic to say the least. Some go as far as eating with that same hand,immediately after the act. Bathing after you're done using tissue is far better. are u a female? Ur man gat some questions to answer |
Health › Re: World Hepatitis Day: Are Hepatitis B And C Curable? An Overview- Dr Seyitan by Tmercy(m): 2:33pm On Jul 28, 2019 |
udomoh: Are Hepatitis B and C curable?
Hepatitis is simply put, inflammation of the liver, that is, the body’s response to an insult to the liver. Several agents can “insult” the liver, from toxins to chemicals (alcohol) to infectious agents like viruses and parasites.
However, the focus of this article is on hepatitis caused by viruses. Of the various hepatotripic (liver-loving) viruses, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus stand out, because of the ability of these viruses to persist in the liver for long periods of time, causing long term damage and deterioration to the liver over many years. This often leads to liver failure or liver cancer (hepatocelluar carcinoma).
These viruses are transmitted via blood (sharing or sharps, accidental needle stick injuries, transfusion of unscreened blood etc.) and body fluids like vaginal secretions and semen.
Infected persons can present acutely with anorexia, nausea, vomiting, body aches, low-grade fever before developing yellowish discoloration of their sclerae (white part of the eyes), skin and mucous membranes. In the late stages, patients could develop signs of chronic liver disease such as abdominal swelling with fluid (ascites), swelling of the feet (pedal edema), muscle wasting, redness of the palms (palmar erythema), enlargement of the liver and spleen etc.
It could also be asymptomatic, leaving the sufferer unaware of the infection, often for many years before they are discovered incidentally by screening. Any individual experiencing any of these symptoms, or who is at risk of exposure to these viruses can walk into a health centre and have some screening tests done i.e. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBSAg), Hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV) and other ancillary tests like the liver function test and abdominal ultrasound (more useful for those with the infection).
Anyone with a positive HBSAg test would be required to do a full Hepatitis B panel (Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis B e antigen, Hepatitis B core antibody IgM and IgG, Hepatitis B e antibody, Hepatitis B Virus DNA), which would determine the phase of infection and guide treatment.
On the other hand, those who test positive to Hepatitis C would proceed to quantify the virus by doing a viral load which would also guide treatment. Most interestingly, the treatment of these viral hepatitides (plural for hepatitis) are experiencing major breakthroughs, with new drugs being discovered and cures being achieved. Hepatitis B remains yet uncurable, but all hope is not lost.
New antiviral agents are being discovered and current ones are able to suppress viral load to the barest minimum… enough to prevent progression of the disease to end stage/ end game.
It however gives me great pleasure to write that Hepatitis C CAN and has been CURED in many individuals. Initially, for many decades only medications like ribavirin and interferon were available, with disappointing cure rates and side effects that made “the cure of the disease more grievous than the endurance of the same.”
The newer drugs and drug combinations are however doing the trick more conveniently (oral administration), cheaper (than prolonged suffering and death), with much less side effects and for only about 8-12 weeks.
These wonder combos include Ledispasvir/sofosbuvir (Harvoni), Elbasvir/grazoprevir (Zepatier), Ombitasvir/paritaprevir/Ritonavir/Dasabuvir (Viekira Pak), Ombitasvir/paritaprevir/Ritonavir (Technivie) and Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (Epclusa). Combination therapy is much more efficacious than monotherapy.
Like the adage goes, prevention is indeed better than cure and this holds true for hepatitis B and C virus infection. Hepatitis B vaccine should be given to new borns and immunoglobulins added for babies born to infected mothers. Hepatitis B vaccine for adults are also available, some of which last for life.
Other preventive strategies generally involve having respect for our bodies and treating our livers nicely, by avoiding alcohol (especially the excess of it), self medication, sharing of sharps (like razors, nail cutters, hair clippers, ear rings etc), adequate protection during sexual intercourse (especially for an unmarried couple where their statuses are not known), and avoiding illicit (intravenous) drug use.
Also, blood for transfusion should be well screened and health workers should be extra careful to avoid unprecedented needle stick injuries and avoid unnecessary contact with blood and body fluids of patients.
On a final note, when has routine health checks ever harmed anybody? Do well to get yourself screened. Better safe than sorry.
https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2019/05/13/are-hepatitis-b-and-c-curable-an-overview/?amp but i read the body immune system have the tendency to fight it off in the first two months or so. It is only when the immune system cannot and that is when it becomes acute n over time chronic. Also a friend is 37 he was diagnosed of jaundice at birth n i believe that led to his infection. But hey he just got to know last year via a job medicals.This virus can be assymptomatic tho. The reason he hasn't had any symptoms till date. |
Crime › Re: Toyin Igbira Is Dead! Monsurat Asabi Dies At 56 by Tmercy(m): 3:17pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
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Sports › Re: C. Ronaldo Shows Off His Trophies, Lists His Achievements And Records In 2019 by Tmercy(m): 11:45pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
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Celebrities › Re: Davido's “Fall” Is 13th On US Urban Radio Chart by Tmercy(m): 11:19am On Apr 09, 2019 |
 just try n get a job man, i was once in that angle highdon: being unemployed ND staying at home is not easy oh palm oil will finish dey will say u drank it |
Sports › Re: Jose Mourinho Reveals What Neymar Must Do To Be Better Than Pele by Tmercy(m): 6:46pm On Feb 16, 2019 |
AllenSpencer: Ronaldo remains the most deadly player Brazil ever produced after Pele
Argue with your phone. needless to say, i concur 100% |
Health › Re: 9 Negative Effects Of Working Night Shifts by Tmercy(m): 11:58pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Enoch07: Money must be made o, night or day, rain or sun. May God bless all legit hustle IJN!!!! AMIII Amen |
Celebrities › Re: CDQ Poses With Lady In G-String To Celebrate Christmas by Tmercy(m): 2:10pm On Dec 25, 2018 |
Pidginwhisper: That looks like Ifu Ennada sha!  the boobs doesn't look like her own |
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Wema Bank Plc Nationwide Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2018 by Tmercy(m): 4:31pm On Nov 21, 2018 |
toyosiabayomi96: pls kindly add me too 08034608424... I have gmat I can share to.the group... thanks hi toyosi kindly send the GMAT to my mail. Seyidonald@gmail.com |
Crime › Re: Prostitute Fights Man Who Gave Her N3k Instead Of The Agreed N5k by Tmercy(m): 2:35am On Sep 27, 2018 |
peterangelo: Amaka disappoint He wanted another way lol he's happily married with two kids lol |
Crime › Re: Prostitute Fights Man Who Gave Her N3k Instead Of The Agreed N5k by Tmercy(m): 2:34am On Sep 27, 2018 |
 >:  >:  This guy abeg make I spare am chai we work in the same company but he's a store officer. He can form like say tomorrow nor dey. He's married and carries himself like a responsible man. Shame Ashawo Kobo kobo as e don' cast like this ehn Let me be mature with this sha SMH |
Politics › Re: 2019: Why Buhari Must Be Voted Out – Saraki by Tmercy(m): 1:13pm On Sep 08, 2018 |
straighttalk: The word INTEGRITY has been so watered these days that it has loosed its value. Saraki thinking himself having INTEGRITY. ... My brother |
Education › Re: FUOYE HND Conversion Program by Tmercy(op): 2:02am On Aug 31, 2018 |
dsuperhero001: what information do u need Thanks for the response. I need information on the registration process, course one could convert to, and also how soon are they kicking off the program. PS their online process is not activated as there is no active form online to fill. So I guess the admissions and registration might be done manually. Thanks as I await your response. And kindly Pm me ur phone number so as to contact you. |
Education › FUOYE HND Conversion Program by Tmercy(op): 1:56pm On Aug 29, 2018*. Modified: 2:21pm On Sep 02, 2018 |
Hi Nairalanders pls I need someone from FUOYE that can assist me with information om the HND conversion programme, Kindly reply so I can send a message to your mail. Thanks in anticipation. |
Christianity Etc › Re: What's The Difference Between Grace And Mercy? by Tmercy(m): 12:23pm On Mar 11, 2018 |
beetown: i was in first service this morning and my pastor preached from Romans 3:20-24 emphasizing so much on the Grace of God, saying it was the greatest gift God has given to man even greater than His mercies.
So Nairalanders, is there any difference between God's grace and His tender mercies? Mercy sustains where Grace has been exhausted |
TV/Movies › Re: BBNaija: Teddy-A's Fans Organise Basketball Hangout In Lagos (Photos) by Tmercy(m): 8:30pm On Mar 10, 2018 |
Iruobean: Please Niralanders, I need job. I studied mechanical engineering, I am serving in Rivers State, will be passing out Next month. Pls I need your help as I am willing to work in any firm within out outside the state. Pls help a brother. I have expert k owledge on the use of AutoCAD for various engineering designs. I also have a professional certification on UK HSE level 1,2&3.
Pls help a brother.
Here is my email. Irusam2017@gmail.com I guess u r spending much time in the wrong section |
Celebrities › Re: Davido Falls On Stage In Kigali, Rwanda (Video) by Tmercy(m): 11:03pm On Mar 04, 2018 |
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Celebrities › Re: Olamide Confronted By A Lady In Hotel In Germany For Performing Only 20 Minutes by Tmercy(m): 9:25am On Feb 27, 2018 |
007author: We celebrate mediocrity in Nigeria. I can't stand Olamide's song. all I see is someone who wanna trend |
Politics › Re: APC State Chairmen Extend Oyegun’s Tenure By 2 Years by Tmercy(m): 8:06am On Feb 27, 2018 |
SpecialAdviser: And the drama continues.
What Buhari did to Tinubu by appointing him the head of reconciliation can be likened to the popular tactics of converting a notorious criminal to a security of a facility.
That way you checkmate him and make it impossible for him to steal from the same facility he is securing.
Tinubu will henceforth have a less political bargaining power. Should he try anything , they will be like, shebi you are the one appointed to reconcile?
Besides, his political might in SW will diminish where Buhari popularity has dropped drastically . Accepting that appointment is the worst political decision from a man I have always thought is smart politically. I concur, how a brainy Tinubu was easily manipulated is still what I try hard to fathom or probably his quest for vendetta against Oyegun overshadowed his reasoning. I'm still shocked |
Education › Re: Moshood Abiola University Vs Alex Ekwueme University by Tmercy(m): 6:54pm On Feb 04, 2018 |
FisifunKododada: The SINGULAR reason GEJ became president was because the Yorubas STOOD up for him against the Northern oligarch. After he attained power, GEJ, in his infinite foolishness, marginalized the Yorubas. So when re-election came - we taught that ogogoro drinking buffoon a very bitter lesson. Good riddance to bad rubbish. wisdom is a principal thing n I must confess, u garrit |
Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Angola: CHAN 2018 Quarter Finals - 2 - 1 (Full Time) by Tmercy(m): 10:17pm On Jan 28, 2018 |
ottohan: Who is dat old man in no 10 jersey dat guy is like 45yrs  he's 37 |
Celebrities › Re: Young Jonn And Kiddominant Fight Over Soundcity MVP Award by Tmercy(m): 2:36pm On Jan 16, 2018 |
apholaryn: Yungjohn's nose b like pig own trutru. Immature kidz! and kiddominant himself b like Pig |
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Job Vacancy: Van Sales Representatives by Tmercy(m): 12:23pm On Jan 13, 2018 |
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Education › Re: Funny Pics You Could Relate With As A Secondary School Student by Tmercy(m): 1:28pm On Jan 06, 2018 |
suwalee: lmfao......remembered one like that too Me:ma I weren't ther...... Were I there? were me there? |
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Vacancy!!! Industrial Chemist, Industrial Electrician And Quality Control Staff by Tmercy(m): 12:42am On Jan 05, 2018 |
speaktome: Yes if you can conduct some analysis to ascertain the % protein, moisture water, color etc from palm kernel oil, Palm oil, Palm kernel cake, edible oil etc I'm a quality analyst with a beverage coy but I can carry out all this analysis as my project was based on this. Sending CV thanks |
Celebrities › Re: Comedian Bovi Pictured With Didier Drogba by Tmercy(m): 12:19am On Jan 05, 2018 |
benzene00: Why won't you want To know the owner of the yansh when your name is "Ayansh"ola this is wickednessio |
Sports › Re: Chioma Ajunwa Promoted To Assistant Commissioner Of Police by Tmercy(m): 11:04am On Dec 13, 2017 |
joenor: How does this two carrier match, from an athletic to Assistant Commissioner Of Police  the forces are better sportsmen. Chioma Ajunwa, Julius Aghahowa, |
Celebrities › Re: Yinka Ayefele Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Accident That Nearly Killed Him by Tmercy(m): 11:37am On Dec 12, 2017 |
NwaAmaikpe:

He traded his legs for fame and wealth. who are you? Oma nwa Epe |
Celebrities › Re: Photo Of Drake And Tekno As Shared By Drake Record Label by Tmercy(m): 11:06am On Dec 12, 2017 |
When Drake met Tekno he was Awe by his  |