Category: Ask Dr Adebayo

Dec 27

Ask Dr Adebayo: “Painful Breast Lump”

Dr Adebayo, I am 24 and have a lump under areola and it hurts and really hurts to the touch. I’ve had it for over a month now. What’s causing it cause I’m too young for menopause and I haven’t been breast feeding or pregnant for two yrs. I haven’t seen my period but not …

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Nov 23

Ask Dr. Adebayo: Please is Rhogam Safe?

Hi Doc, In the course of my research on RH negative patients particulaly women, i found out that during pregnacy there is the danger of the mother’s body producing anti-bodies that automatically fights the baby’s cells thus resulting in abortion or death of foetus on delivery. however, i found out that with the introduction of …

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Jul 27

When is the right time to treat Hepatitis?

Dr Adebayo, When is the right time to treat hepatitis? I mean, after first diagnosis? And where can it be treated in the country (Nigeria)? Kemi (Lagos) Dear Kemi, Thank you for your question. The term “Hepatitis” generally refers to  inflammation of the liver which be as a result of a number of causes – …

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Jul 27

Help. My friend has only one testicle

Dr. Adebayo, What can you say about males with one  testicle? I’ve heard stories on how a kidney can function well if  well-managed. Can one testicle function well as well?.  A guy has  been with one testicle for as long as he can remember. What are his chances? Concerned Guy Dear concerned guy. Thank your …

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