Things Nigerians Should Know About Their Health

Nigerians have been warned earnestly to take time out to check their health status regularly even when it seems they are fine.

Doctors

Vanguard reports that  a medical doctor,  Dr Dayo Ojo of Calvary Medical Hospital Ayobo, Lagos has explained many reasons why occasional medical check-up os of utmost importance to all Nigerians.

The doctor who made it known that a life that thrives on going only to the hospital when he/she is sick is not a good life. Dr Ojo who urged all Nigerians to make it a point of duty to always have regular medical check-up even if they it seems everything revealed that there are various diseases that can be cured through early detection and this can only be achieved through a regular medical check up.

“Nigerians should pay more attention to their health by inculcating the habit of going for general check up to help stay healthy. “Men and women of every age need check-up, which will pave the way for early detection and treatment of health challenges before they become serious and more difficult to manage,” he said.

Urging Nigerians to take charge of their health, he said that living in good health should be th first priority of all Nigerians. He further advised saying that visiting the hospital at least once in a year and discussing with doctors in order to know the suitable screening or medical test to be done is a great necessity.

Lambasting Nigerians, he pointed out saying that a lot of Nigerians prefer to spend their money on latest expensive gadgets like phones, cars and jewellery, but shun the most critical aspect, which is their general well-being. While mentioning the need for a personal doctor, Dr. Ojo pointed out that there are some people that even if the tests are done free, they will not just do it, all for the sake of their belief that they are not sick.

“Take action now to protect your health and well being in future, prioritise your health, as the key to keep your body running smoothly is regular check-up. “Visit your doctor and have some tests done to find out if there is anything wrong in your body. “If you don’t have a personal physician think about getting one,” he said.

He however appealed to Nigerians to improve their general health with healthy diets that include fruits and vegetables. The medical practitioner also urged people to drink plenty of water and carry out regular exercise. Dr Ojo advised Nigerians to avoid self medication but rather go and see the doctor to carry out tests or prescribe the right drugs.

“Seek medical attention if you notice any symptom or signs in your body rather than going for self medication, he warned. Meanwhile, in a determined fight to manage the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) which has killed no fewer than 4,400 people, the United Nations atomic agency has made its plans to provide West African countries hit by the disease with a nuclear-related technology to help faster diagnosis known.