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Things you should know about Balanitis (infection of the penile head or foreskin)

Balanitis refers to infection on the head of the male genital organ and may involve the foreskin (posthitis). The infection causes swelling,redness and itching in the affected areas and is more common among uncircumcised males.


CAUSES OR RISK FACTORS
Balanitis is caused by overgrowth of bacteria or Candida albicans on the penile head or foreskin.Candidal balanitis is the equivalent of vaginal candidiasis in men.
Risk factors include:
1. Poor hygiene
2. Use of harsh soaps or chemicals,perfumed soaps,lotions or powders
3. Not rinsing soap off properly
4. Uncontrolled diabetes
5. Some drugs - Such as painkillers,sleeping pills, tetracycline, laxatives(drugs use in inducing diarrhea) and some medications used in treatment of type two diabetes
6. Reactive arthritis
7. Presence of other sexually transmitted infections
SYMPTOMS
1. Tightened foreskin
2. Pain in the genital area
3. Discharge
4. Itching
5. Painful urination
6. Weak or failed erection

TREATMENT
Treatment depends on the cause which could be by:
1. Antibiotic cream or tablets
2. Atifungal medication (cream or oral tablets)
3. Steroid creams to alleviate any skin disorders.It is best to see a doctor before taking any medication cause some test would be carried out to determine the exact organism responsible for the infection so you can get treated. Self medication may make Balanitis become hard to treat.
PREVENTION
Keep the penile head and foreskin clean and dry. Avoid all risk factors listed above .

Source Dr Kharis

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Story of a girl that went from being fat to being slim

The day Oyinkansola's life changed,she says"people always ask me what made me jump on this lifestyle of change or how will I assure that I keep the weight off.Well,this picture says it all. THROW BACK TO TWO YEARS AGO! Complications after complications,what was suppose to be a one night stint turned to two weeks. I had a tube through my nose,aspirating my stomach contents because my oesophageal tract was too weak. I had all sorts of tubes running through me. The veins in my arms eventually got so dried up that they had to collect blood from my feet. I couldn't move,couldn't talk. I was in so much pain or discomfort.

Just being me is the sofa my mum slept on for two weeks. She never left my side.This was the day after my worst night,things were so bad that I had a nurse monitoring my vitals through the night. I was so scared to close my eyes. This morning I prayed and made a convanents with God and haven't looked back since. This post may over the top for some but my point is, nobody should have to get to this point before they take that decision to turn their alive around. There are so many side effects of living an unhealthy lifestyle and till the day i die, I will continue to bring awareness to this"
Below is a picture of her before and after.

If she can do it,who says you can't? Well you can do it also,once you are ready and determined to live a healthy life by eating healthy and exercising. You don't have to be ashamed of your body cause you can also be this beautiful. If you've started working on your body,Never give up,you would archive that body goal soonest. For more on Oyinkansola's transformation,you can contact her via this email getatSOfit@gmail.com 

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Ways of dealing with bad breath

Apparently,halitosis, also known as "fetor oris" is becoming really common of late Due to some causes most people ain't aware of..Below are possible causes and solutions or ways to avoid bad breath.

Bacteria in the mouth constantly digest food particles and other dead cells resulting in bacterial waste  and other products which give off a fowl smell.The process is worst at night because saliva which helps to wash off these food particles and wastes, is produced only in small amounts at night.

Several factors can make the foul smell from the mouth worse, leading to bad breath.
1. Habits - Poor dental hygiene,eating certain foods (onions, garlic, coffee), smoking/tobacco use, alcohol .
2. Disease conditions - Dry mouth, respiratory tract infections, liver failure, kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, etc.


Halitosis is both preventable and treatable with such routine or home remedies
1. Brush twice daily - In the morning and at night using popular Nigerian brands such as Euthymol and close up(the red paste). Worldwide picks are: Colgate Enamel health, Colgate optic white, and crest pro health.
2. Gargle with warm water before and after brushing to loosen up greasy food particles that may be stuck to the teeth or gums. Proper brushing involves brushing your teeth,gums, tongue and the roof of your mouth. Bacteria build up in these areas and brushing the teeth alone is not sufficient hygiene.
3. Use alcohol free mouth wash to rinse out the mouth once daily.
4. Cook your onion and garlic. Eating onion and garlic cooked in food is less likely to cause bad mouth odor.
5. Drink a lot of fluids. The more water you take,the more saliva you would produce. Saliva helps wash off the wastes.
6. Quit smoking, tobacco,snuff and alcohol.
7. Eat fruits with high water content: Oranges,apples,grapes and berries. Most fruits are acidic and will clean out the mouth.The water content is also helpful for rinsing clinical treatment.
See a doctor to treat underlying health conditions and also visit the dentist more often.
Always stay healthy.

Source: Dr Kharis