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Preparing for the Operation

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After years of suffering from prolonged and heavy menstruation and failed hormonal therapy to manage my endometriosis, adenomyosis, and recently, adenomyoma, I have decided to undergo surgery soon. My doctor said a hysterectomy is the only viable solution to stop the excessive bleeding. The surgeons will also remove a growing mass in my uterus.

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I will be bringing all my medical documents and meeting with my OB-GYNE this week to discuss the surgery in detail—including what to expect, the procedure itself, hospitalization expenses, and the operation schedule.

While waiting for the surgery, I need to stock up on the doctor-prescribed medications I am taking to ease the pain and control bleeding during my next menstrual cycle.

Endometriosis and adenomyosis affect both young women and those approaching menopause. I’m in my 40s, and I have struggled with this condition for several years. When I’m bleeding and in constant pain, it becomes difficult to function and carry out daily activities.

If you are experiencing similar symptoms, please consult a doctor. While reading medical journals and online references can help you better understand the condition, seeking professional medical advice is always the best course of action.

I’ll update this post once I have secured a date for my surgery.

Things you need to know about tetanus

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Moms usually worry about small wounds their kids incur when playing inside or outside the home. Wounds become more worrisome if they become infected as they could harbor the tetanus infection. This infographic is very useful in teaching the public about tetanus and how to properly care for wounds. There are different wounds incurred from various sources. One being discussed in the infographic is wound sustained from typhoon-related accidents. Take note of the health tips for future reference.

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Health Advisory on ZIKA VIRUS

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Key facts

• Zika virus infection is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a flavivirus. This occurs in tropical countries with large mosquito population.

Transmission
• Zika virus is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedes genus, mainly Aedes aegypti in urban areas and Aedes albopictus in rural areas.
• Aedes bite aggressively during the day.
• This is the same mosquito that transmits Dengue and Chikungunya.
• Zika virus can also be transmitted through sex carrying Zika virus unprotected.
• Zika virus has been detected in blood, urine, amniotic fluids, semen, saliva as well as body fluids found in the brain and spinal cord.

Signs and Symptoms

• Common symptoms include fever, conjunctivitis, and skin rash.
• Other symptoms include headache, muscle pain, joint pain, pain behind the eyes, and vomiting.
• The illness is usually mild and self-limiting with symptoms lasting for 2-7 days.

Complication
• Neurological type of complication: Guillain-Barre’ syndrome which is the sudden weakening of muscles.
• Neonatal malformation: Microcephaly which is a condition where a baby’s head is smaller than those of other babies of the same age and sex.

Prevention and Treatment
• Avoid infection by preventing mosquito bites.
• Use insect repellants.
• Use window and door screens.
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants or permethrin-treated clothing.
• Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out items that hold water such as tires, buckets, planters, toys, or trash containers.
• People sick with Zika virus should get plenty of rest, drink enough fluids and treat pain and fever with common medicines.
• People with signs and symptoms of Zika virus infection should undergo diagnostic test (serology)
• If symptoms persists, they should seek medical care and advice immediately to the nearest health facility.

How is ZIKA, CHIKUNGUNYA and DENGUE infection prevented?

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Cover the drums, pails, and other waste containers at all times
Clean and replace the water in flower vases once a week
Cover the holes around the house with soil or sand
Remove or pierce old tires that are being used as roof supports, also those tires placed around the house that might hold water.
Flip-over empty bottles, jars, tin cans and other items that can collect and hold water
Clean and remove water on dish racks and other household items that can hold water

SELF-PROTECTION MEASURES

Use mosquito repellants to avoid mosquito bites
Use mosquito nets when sleeping at daytime
Wear long sleeves or clothes that will protect your skin from mosquito bites

SEEK EARLY CONSULTATION

Seek and consult with the nearest health facility if you already have fever fro two days
SAY “YES” TO FOGGING ONLY DURING OUTBREAKS

Fogging should be done when there is an impending and during outbreaks

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