How now?! Welcome to my blog. My name is Oluwatobi Baiyekusi. I am a UK based Nigerian/British General Practitioner. My heart is for everyone to know how best to look after their health and take ownership of it. Knowledge is power and I would like to help share knowledge in a way that is accessible and takes into account the land of my heritage. This blog is just the first step, we're working on an app to help reach more people, more accessibly. I’d love if you could come w

AI image generated by WIX Stroke also known as Cerebrovascular Accident What it is it? A stroke happens when there is a problem with the blood supply to a part or parts of the brain. The longer this is left untreated, the higher the risk of permanent long term problems. The symptoms vary depending on what part of the brain has been affected. Symptoms Act FAST! F - Facial droop - one side of the face may not move or be drooping downwards A - Arms -Weakness in arms or legs

Heart attack - also known as Myocardial Infarction What is it? The heart is basically a pump (a very important pump). It is made of muscle and that muscle also needs its own good supply of blood to be able to work well. In a heart attack, something has happened to block part of this blood supply and the heart muscle starts to be affected and parts of the muscle can die. How to recognise it? The symptoms can vary from person to person but some typical ones are: • Chest pain, u

AI image generated by WIX We all know that prevention is better than cure, please let me add that early diagnosis has better outcomes than late detection . Don't wait for serious illness, if something doesn't feel right, check it now!! Screening So, there are some things we can do tests for to try and catch early. For breast cancer one of the things that can be done is a mammogram which takes a type of x-ray of your breasts. This is usually more helpful in older women.

JUST SAYING! As much as I believe you should not ignore these symptoms, they may not be anything to worry about. So, I suggest DO NOT PANIC, but please see a healthcare professional to assess you properly. Change to menstrual bleeding AI image generated by WIX If your menstrual cycle has always been regular and you suddenly notice a change, this is something to take note of. It could be just "one of those things" , no reason, no worry. However, if you have a few cycles of it

JUST SAYING!  As much as I believe you should not ignore these symptoms, they may not be anything to worry about. So, I suggest DO NOT PANIC, but please see a healthcare professional to assess you properly. Prostate cancer Black men have a higher risk of prostate cancer and more likely to have the more worrying types of prostate cancer. The symptoms, however, are not always obvious. AI generated image by WIX Some sources advise that black men should check their prostate when

Challenging misconceptions and false ideas around health. This post aims to help explore terms used with regards to health and improve your understanding of what it really means and how to approach the situation. Fresh fruits and vegetables available in a Nigerian market So, I have heard this term in so many places over the years, including those Mount Zion movies of yester-year. However, contrary to popular belief, “slumped”, is not a medical diagnosis. People don’t slump an