BREAKING: There is a confirmed outbreak of diphtheria in Kano, Nigeria. It has already claimed 4 lives while 28 people are being hospitalised. Here's what you need to know this serious disease and what to do. Read and share for others.

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Diphtheria is a serious disease caused by a bacteria 🦠 known as Corynebacterium diphtheria.

It mostly affects the nose, tonsils, voice box and throat, making it difficult to breathe or swallow.

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Jan 21

After sex,

1. Pee
2. Wash up
3. Drink water
4. Cuddle

In that order.

1. Why should you pee?

Studies have shown that peeing immediately after sex helps to prevent urinary tract infections (UTI). The urine flushes out some germs that may have got stuck in the urine passage (urethra) during sex.

2. Why should you wash up?

Washing up the genital area gently with clean water after sex helps to maintain your hygiene, reduce your risk of infection risk, and freshens you up.

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@FirstDoctor

Jan 20

Ladies, pee immediately after sex.
Ladies, pee immediately after sex.
Ladies, pee immediately after sex.
Ladies, pee immediately after sex.
Ladies, pee immediately after sex.
Ladies, pee immediately after sex.
Ladies, pee immediately after sex.

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There are two openings in the vulva — the vaginal opening and the urethral opening.

The urethral opening is the hole you pee out of. It is a tiny hole located just below your clitoris. The vaginal opening is right below your urethral opening.

As a woman, during vaginal sex, organisms in your vagina might find thier way deep into your urethra due to two reasons:

1. The thrusting
2. The fact that your urethra is shorter (5cm) than that of men (20cm)

So you are more prone to getting urinary tract infections after sex.

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Sep 9, 2023

Ladies, if you're planning to get pregnant soon, take folic acid 400 micrograms daily for 2 to 3 months before you conceive and continue until you're at least 12 weeks pregnant. Don't wait till you miss your period.

Having enough folic acid in your body at that critical time helps your baby's brain and spinal cord to develop well.

Folic acid boosts the production of red blood cells in the body to prevent anemia in pregnancy and prepare you for child delivery.

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Sep 3, 2023

Guys, check if you have varicoceles.
Guys, check if you have varicoceles.
Guys, check if you have varicoceles.
Guys, check if you have varicoceles.
Guys, check if you have varicoceles.
Guys, check if you have varicoceles.
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5 facts about varicoceles:

1. Usually located in your left scrotum
2. Feels like a "bag of worms"
3. May disappear when you lie down
4. Can cause severe pain
5. Can lead to male infertility

Varicocele is enlarged veins within the scrotum. It is a common cause of male infertility but many people whonhae it don't even know. Good thing is that varicoceles can be surgically corrected.

Please guys, check if you have varicoceles and get treatment if needed.

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