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Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor exercises, are named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, who developed a form of exercise to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.
Dr. Kegel originally proposed his exercise regime in 1948 as an alternative to surgery, which he believed to be inefficient and sometimes unnecessary.
Kegal exercises involve the isometric contraction of the pelvic floor muscles. This can be described as the sensation of stopping urination mid-flow, ideally contracting from back to front. The exercises are necessary to help produce sufficient strength, co-ordination and endurance to deal with life post-partum and the effects of ageing.
The potential benefits of doing Kegel exercises on a regular basis include: greater ease in achieving orgasm, increased intensity of orgasm, increased lubrication, and protection against urinary incontinence and bladder prolapse.
UTERINE FIBROIDS
Uterine fibroid is the most common of all pelvic tumours in women. It is composed essentially of muscle tissue although there is a variable amount of fibrous connective tissue as well [1].
The incidence of uterine fibroid depends on age and race [1]. It is quite high in Nigerian women with over 80% of those above 25 years of age having fibroids if only of the size of a seedling [2]. The vast majority of these fibroids are not symptomatic. Fibroids are more common in Negroes, 3–9 times more than in Caucasians. They occur after menarche and the majority would undergo atrophy at menopause.
The precise aetiology of uterine fibroids is still unknown, but genetic determinants in addition to hormonal factors-oestrogen, growth hormone and epidermal growth factor, play a synergistic or facilitative role in their growth. The predisposing factors for clinically significant fibroids are nulliparity, obesity, and a positive family history.
The clinical symptoms and signs of uterine fibroid are variable with less than 50% being asymptomatic, one-third having abnormal uterine bleeding, and another one-third having pelvic pain: usually acute, sequel to degenerative changes, torsion haemorrhage, or infection.
Other clinical features include abdominal swelling, pelvic pressure, urinary frequency, compressive bowel symptoms, and subfertility.
In Lagos and also in other parts of Nigeria, women with uterine fibroids present late to the hospital with large tumours (uterus greater than 20-week size gestation) which cause increased morbidity and mortality.
CLEFT LIP & PALATE
Cleft is one of the most common birth defects worldwide. Causes of congenital deformities like cleft lips and palate among most infants is unknown. However, in some cases they are thought to be caused by a combination of genes, environmental factors or a lack of essential vitamins, including, poor nutrition of the mother, folic acid deficiency and high intake of alcohol and drugs during pregnancy.
In low resource settings with limited medical technology such as ultrasound, cleft cannot be detected and corrected during pregnancy. The only solution as of today is a simple life-transforming surgery.
According to the World Health Organization, 1 out of every 700 children are born with a cleft lip and/or palate around the world, out of which 6,348 babies are born with cleft in Nigeria.
Despite the usefulness of reconstructive surgeries, access to these services is limited in developing countries where taboos and social stigma make it difficult for people to bring their children forward for a cure.
Statistics show that Africans have the lowest incidence of cleft births. However, it is still a concern as untreated cases result in stigma, discrimination and difficulty eating, breathing, hearing, and speaking.
Therefore, while cleft lip and palate repair is important for cosmetic reasons, its benefits are more than skin deep. It is also a health and survival issue.
INFECTION IN CHILDREN
Major causes of death among children vary by age. Children under 5 are especially vulnerable to infectious diseases like malaria, pneumonia, diarrhoea, HIV and tubercul
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