A medical consultant at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH, Dr. Ismail Oseni, has emphasised the need for standardization of traditional medicine to enhance medical care in the country.
In addition, he has urged the government to boost funding for medical research and implement health insurance schemes for the citizens.
Addressing the audience on the management of prostate enlargement/cancer during a health talk organized by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ilorin, Kwara State, Dr. Ismail explained that not all cases of prostate enlargement are cancerous.
He highlighted that all men above 40 years, except those who are castrated, are susceptible to prostate enlargement, which could escalate to prostate cancer if not detected early.
Dr. Ismail advised men above 40 years to adopt regular screening to assess their condition, stressing that prostate cancer is a leading cause of mortality among men worldwide.
Furthermore, he advised individuals suffering from prostate enlargement and cancer to monitor their diet, particularly by reducing consumption of dairy products, cheese, and beef, and avoiding alcohol and smoking.
Dr. Ismail also recommended increasing the intake of vegetables, fish, white meat, and engaging in regular exercise.
Another consultant at the teaching hospital, Dr. Lola Owolabi, delivered a presentation on menopause, highlighting it as a natural occurrence, often accompanied by high blood pressure, weight gain, and mood changes among affected women.
She identified the depletion of eggs in the body as a major factor contributing to menopause.
Proposing a way forward, Dr. Owolabi emphasized that menopause should not hinder women from engaging in sexual activity, and advised them to wear lightweight clothing, increase protein intake, reduce carbohydrate consumption, and elevate calcium intake, among other measures.
