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Dr.Ruby DAILY WITS, Lagos Nigeria, Lagos (2026)

04/03/2026

“DOCTOR, I'VE ALREADY DONE ALL THE TESTS." The Hidden Danger of Unnecessary Investigations

As a doctor, one of the most common things I hear is

“Doctor, I did a full body test before coming.”
Or worse
“I just went to the lab to check everything.”

Let us talk about this because it is becoming a serious problem.

The Culture of Self Requested Tests

In today’s world, you can walk into a lab and request:
●Full body check
●Hormonal panels
●Tumor markers
●Multiple scans
●Random blood tests

Without seeing a doctor first.

It sounds proactive. It sounds responsible. But very often, it is not.

The Disadvantages of Running Unnecessary Tests

1. Wrong Tests Equal Wrong Direction

Medicine is not a guessing game.
Investigations are ordered after proper history and examination.

If you do the wrong test:
●It may miss the real problem.
●It may falsely reassure you.
●It may create panic over something insignificant.

Tests do not diagnose patients. Doctors diagnose patients.

2. False Positives Create Unnecessary Fear

Some tests can show abnormal results even in healthy people.

For example:
●Slightly raised tumor markers.
●Borderline thyroid levels.
●Mildly elevated liver enzymes.

Now anxiety sets in. Google becomes your doctor. And suddenly, you think you are dying. All from a test that was not even indicated.

3. Wasted Money

Healthcare is already expensive.

Running random panels:
●Full hormonal profile
●Full abdominal scan
●Multiple blood panels

Without clinical indication is simply money wasted. And many times, we still need to repeat proper tests the right way.

4. Overdiagnosis and Overtreatment

This is dangerous.

You may:
●Be placed on medications you do not need.
●Start lifelong drugs unnecessarily.
●Undergo procedures that were avoidable.

Not every abnormal number needs treatment. We treat patients,not lab results.

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21/02/2026

Let me tell you a short story ❤️

A pregnant woman once asked me, almost in tears: “Doctor, I’m 36 weeks… but I have fibroids. If my baby comes now, will my baby survive?”

That fear is real. And very common.

So let me answer it simply 👇

At 36 weeks, your baby is strong. The lungs are mostly ready. The brain has developed well. Over 98–99% of babies born at this stage survive and do well with proper care.

Now about fibroids... this is the part many people misunderstand.

Fibroids mostly affect the mother’s womb, not the baby’s strength. They can affect how the baby lies or how delivery happens, but they do not stop a baby from surviving once born.

I’ve seen many women with fibroids deliver healthy babies; some va**nally, some by CS, and go home smiling with their babies in their arms. 😊

Sometimes, a 36-week baby may need a little observation, help with feeding and monitoring for jaundice. These happen in a small number of babies, and most go home within days.

But survival? Very high. Very reassuring.

So if you’re reading this and you’re worried…
Breathe.
Ask questions.
Attend your antenatal visits.

Fear reduces when knowledge comes in ❤️

Dr. Rubycon

OGWULA

12/02/2026

Today at Antenatal Care (ANC) Clinic, something funny and very real happened 😄

A pregnant patient came with her husband, and it was actually his first time ever sitting in front of me during ANC. You know that look some husbands have, half serious, half shy, fully determined? That was him. After listening quietly for a while, he cleared his throat and asked the question that had clearly been burning inside him.

“Doctor, is it okay to have s*x during pregnancy? And when is the right time?”

At that point, the wife turned and looked at him. The kind of look that says “So this is what brought you here today?” 😅

I smiled and told them the truth. Yes, s*x during pregnancy is generally safe, as long as there are no complications. Then I broke it down in a way they would never forget. I told them pregnancy s*x must follow three simple Cs: Comfort, Consent, and Consideration. Nobody should be in pain, nobody should be forced, and both partners must think about each other. Pregnancy is not a competition. It is teamwork. Sometimes you meet in the middle. Sometimes you slow down. Sometimes you pause completely.

I explained that for many women, the second trimester is the sweet spot. Morning sickness has relaxed, energy has returned, and the tummy has not fully taken over the bed yet. First trimester can come with nausea and tiredness, while third trimester needs more creativity and pillows than usual 😄

We talked about positions too. Nothing that puts pressure on the belly. Side lying, rear entry, or the woman being on top so she controls the movement. I told them if at any point it feels like wrestling a watermelon, it is time to change position or stop 😂 Timing, frequency, and intensity all matter.

I also explained the benefits. Better bonding, better mood, better sleep, and less stress. And no, in a healthy pregnancy, s*x does not cause miscarriage.

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11/02/2026

⚠️ UNRIPE PAWPAW & PREGNANCY: A WORD FOR LAGOS WOMEN

Dear sisters, aunties, mamas-to-be in Lagos 🧡
Let’s talk about something very common but often misunderstood: unripe pawpaw (green papaya) during pregnancy.

Unripe pawpaw is not just “food.” It has uterotonic properties; meaning it can stimulate uterine contractions.

What does this mean in pregnancy?

When taken during pregnancy (especially in the first and second trimesters), unripe pawpaw may:

1. Trigger uterine contractions

2. Increase the risk of abdominal pain, bleeding, miscarriage, or preterm labour, and prelabour, preterm rupture of membranes (PPROM), and/or ineviatable abortion.

3. Aggravate an already sensitive or irritable uterus

This effect is linked to substances in unripe pawpaw like papain and latex, which can act on the uterus.

⚠️ The dangerous chain reaction (PLEASE READ)

When unripe pawpaw causes the womb to start contracting before time, it can lead to the water around the baby breaking too early or leaking for a long time (what we call PPROM - Prelabour Preterm Rupture of Membranes).

Once this water breaks early, the baby loses its natural protection. This makes it easy for germs from the va**na to travel up into the womb (Ascending Vaginal/Genital Tract Infection), causing a serious infection called chorioamnionitis.

🔥 Chorioamionitis is an emergency

For the mother, it can cause:
• Very high fever
• Painful or tender womb
• Bad-smelling water or discharge
• Severe infection of the blood (sepsis)
• Heavy bleeding after delivery (postpartum haemorrhage)
• Infection of the womb after birth (Endometritis)

For the baby, it can cause:
• Baby coming too early (preterm birth)
• Serious infection in the newborn (neonatal sepsis)
• Chest infection (pneumonia)
• Brain infection (meningitis)
• Baby dying before or shortly after birth (stillbirth or neonatal death)

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09/02/2026

✅️ YES
✖️ NO

HEALTH EDITION FOR EVERY NIGERIAN HOME 🇳🇬

Let’s be honest
Some of the things we grew up doing are not wisdom
They are just habits we never questioned

So today let’s separate sense from myths 👇🏽

✅️ YES to drinking clean water daily
✖️ NO to waiting until your mouth is dry like harmattan before you drink water

✅️ YES to checking your blood pressure even when you feel fine
✖️ NO to saying I am strong my family does not have BP

✅️ YES to going to the hospital when symptoms start
✖️ NO to boiling every leaf in the bush because aunty said it worked for someone

✅️ YES to finishing prescribed drugs as directed
✖️ NO to stopping drugs once you feel better and saving the rest for later

✅️ YES to washing hands properly with soap
✖️ NO to quick rinse because water touched it

✅️ YES to sleeping well at night
✖️ NO to turning sleep into luxury and scrolling till 2am everyday

✅️ YES to eating fruits and vegetables regularly
✖️ NO to saying fruits are for rich people while you buy soft drinks daily

✅️ YES to exercise even if it is just brisk walking
✖️ NO to sitting from morning till night and blaming village people for body pain

✅️ YES to antenatal care during pregnancy
✖️ NO to praying only and avoiding the hospital until labour starts

✅️ YES to asking doctors questions about your health
✖️ NO to being shy and then googling nonsense later

Your body is the only place you have to live
Treat it with sense

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08/02/2026

😳 SHE THOUGHT AN ANTIBIOTIC WAS A QUICK FIX

A 48 year old woman came in quietly.
She already had four children; 2 males and 2 females.
However, she is yet to enter menopause.

Two pregnancy tests.
Urine and then blood.
Both positive.

Her routine?

After unprotected s£x, she would take oxyt£tracyclin£, believing it would stop pregnancy. For years, she and her partner relied on the pull out (withdrawal) method.

When the test turned positive, fear set in.
She took some pills on her own to r£mov£ the b@by.

There was bleeding.
Clots passed.
Then, spotting for days.
And suddenly everything stopped.

No pain.
No dizziness.
No heavy bleeding.

But here is the truth 👇🏽

❌ Oxytetracycline does not prevent pregnancy
❌ Pull out method (withdrawal) fails more often than people admit
❌ Taking pills without medical guidance can be risky

At 48, the body already needs extra care.
Add drug myths and self treatment and the risk rises and danger multiples.

Lesson of the day?
1. Do not guess with your body
2. Ask questions early
3. Get proper guidance
4. Stay rightly informed
5. Learn about your fertile window and follow your doctor's advice on favourable contrac£ptiv£ methods.
6. Use combinations of methods as recommended by your doctor because there's no ideal contrac£ptiv£.

Dr. Rubycon

OGWULA!!!!

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05/02/2026

🚨 ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS (RTAs) IN NIGERIA: THE EMERGENCY WE’VE NORMALISED 🚑💔

Every day in Nigeria, someone leaves home fine…
And never returns the same.

Not because of sickness.
Not because of old age.
But because of RTA.

🛣️ One careless overtake.
📱 One glance at a phone.
🍺 One “I’m not drunk, I’m okay.”
🚗 One bad road.
🚦 One ignored traffic light.

And suddenly...
A father becomes a memory.
A mother becomes a widow.
A child becomes “late.”

RTAs don’t just break bones.
They break families.
They steal futures.
They overload our hospitals.
They turn breadwinners into dependants.

The painful truth?
Most RTAs are preventable.

✔️ Seatbelts save lives
✔️ Speed limits are not suggestions
✔️ Helmets are not fashion accessories
✔️ Phones can wait
✔️ Alcohol and driving don’t mix

Nigeria doesn’t lack prayers.
We lack discipline on the road.
And the bad roads double the effect.

Next time you’re driving, remember:
You’re not the only one on that road.
Someone else is trying to get home, too.

🚑 Arrive alive.
Because “Sorry for your loss” is said far too often.

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OGWULA!!!

03/02/2026

THE CRAZIEST THINGS I’VE HEARD AS A NIGERIAN DOCTOR (FROM PATIENTS) 😮‍💨

Medicine in Nigeria is not just science.
It is culture, fear, rumours, WhatsApp broadcasts, aunties, neighbours, and “my village people said…”

Some of the things patients tell you will make you pause, breathe in, and ask yourself: “Who started this?”

Let’s talk.

1. Harmful family practices & ethnic traditions

Some families still insist on practices that are clearly dangerous...

Refusing hospital care because “this is how our people do it”. Scarification for illnesses. Force-feeding herbs to children. Delaying treatment until spiritual steps are taken first.

Tradition is not evil. But tradition that kills is not tradition, it’s neglect.

2. “My husband said no,” when women don’t own their health

Many women cannot:
Start family planning.
Do surgery.
Attend ANC.
Take medications.
…because their husband, mother-in-law, or family head refused.

This cuts across religions, tribes, and cultures. Yes, some cite Eleha in Islam, but it also happens in Christianity and traditional settings.

Health should never be a permission-based privilege.

3. “Herbs cure what hospital medicine cannot”

Ah yes.
The holy grail: Agbo Jedi.
Agbo for: Fibroids, Infertility, Infections, Weight loss, Blood purification, and the list goes on and on. Agbo for everything.

“Anything doctors say needs surgery”

And the popular claim: “English medicine doesn’t work for fibroid.”

Yet the same fibroid disappears only after surgery. Interesting! 😃

4. Pushing the abdomen to “reset the tummy”

Very common, especially in parts of Delta State.

Traditionalists vigorously press the abdomen to:
“Arrange the womb”
“Correct displaced organs”
“Flush dirt”

Meanwhile, internal bleeding, organ injury, and worsening pain, but patients still return for more.

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OGWULA!!!

03/02/2026

🌱 THE SMALL ORGAN THAT REFUSED TO BE IGNORED
(A true medical lesson I see too often as a doctor)

Everyone thought it was just stomach pain.

On Monday, 14-year-old Tunde complained of abdominal pain.
“Maybe it’s what you ate,” his mum said, handing him a painkiller.

The pain eased… Then it returned.

By Tuesday, it was different. Sharper. More deliberate. It no longer moved around his belly, it settled on the right side, like it had found a place to stay. He felt hot. Food no longer appealed to him. That night, he vomited.

Still, no one suspected the real culprit.

On Wednesday, during rough play, a friend accidentally kicked his abdomen. Tunde cried out, not because of the kick, but because of a pain that had been quietly worsening for days.

That was the moment his body said: Enough.

When he arrived at the hospital, I didn’t just listen to his pain, I listened to his story:
• Pain that started vague, then localized
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Pain worse with movement

The scan confirmed my fear.

The appendix, a small, forgotten organ, had become inflamed, ruptured, and formed an abscess.
Silent. Dangerous. Unforgiving.

Surgery was done. The infection was washed out. Antibiotics followed. Slowly, Tunde recovered.

Days later, he asked me a question that stayed with me:

“Doctor, why didn’t my body shout earlier?”

I smiled gently and told him the truth:

“Appendicitis rarely shouts at first. It whispers. And if ignored, it screams.”

⚠️ THE LESSON WE MUST ALL LEARN

Appendicitis doesn’t always arrive dramatically.
• It may start as mild pain
• Painkillers can mask it temporarily
• Delay can lead to rupture, infection, and serious illness

Persistent abdominal pain especially on the right lower side, should NEVER be ignored.

Because sometimes, the smallest organs carry the loudest warnings.

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Dr. Rubycon
OGWULA!!!

01/02/2026

WHY PEOPLE BELIEVE PATIENTS GO TO TEACHING HOSPITALS TO DIE

Many people whisper it. Some say it loudly. Others believe it silently.

Once a patient is taken to a teaching hospital, death is close. That belief did not come from nowhere.

It was built. Slowly. Painfully. And the problem is a triad. Three powerful forces working against one sick human being.

The Patient.
The Peripheral.
And the Pinnacle of care.

1. THE PATIENT

Most patients do not arrive early. They arrive exhausted. Drained. Broken by time.

They present late, after days, weeks, or months of symptoms. They shop from hospital to hospital, searching for the cheapest reassurance, not the safest care. They swallow herbs, roots, leaves, and mixtures with no names, no doses, and no accountability. They trust traditionalists who promise healing without understanding disease.

By the time they arrive at the teaching hospital, they are no longer sick. They are crashing.

Organs are failing. Blood is depleted. Infections are widespread. Time has already done its damage. And when death comes, the blame is placed on where they arrived, not on how late they came.

2. THE PERIPHERAL

This is where the real betrayal often happens.

Primary and secondary facilities that know their limits but refuse to admit them. Centers that delay referrals because they want to keep the patient’s money. Facilities practicing quackery by employing underpaid, poorly trained, or completely unqualified staff.

They attempt what they are not equipped to handle. They improvise where expertise is required. They hold on when they should let go.

Patients are kept for days in places that lack blood, oxygen, monitoring, or specialists. Referrals are delayed until the situation becomes hopeless.

And then, when the patient is finally sent out, it is with a dying body and a referral letter that says, "Please do the needful."

The teaching hospital inherits the damage and the death.

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01/02/2026

THIS DEATH WAS PREVENTABLE

She carried her baby boy for nine long months. Nine months of hope. Nine months of expectation. Nine months of plans whispered into the future.

When labor started, she did not go to a hospital. She went to a Traditional Birth Attendant (TBA).

Four days. Four endless days of pain, prayers, shouting, pushing, and waiting. Four days in the hands of people who call themselves “gifted,” claiming expertise passed down from a mother, from a grandmother, as if the ability to safely deliver a baby is hereditary.

No delivery. No progress. Just suffering.

She refused Caesarean section because she wanted something cheap. Because she believed stories. Because fear sounded more convincing than medical advice.

Her husband is not innocent. Men must stop outsourcing pregnancy care to fate and prayers. Men must plan. Men must save. Men must ask questions. Men must choose safety over pride.

Pregnancy is not only a woman’s burden. A man who cannot plan for antenatal care, skilled delivery, or emergencies has already failed his family before labor even begins.

What makes it more painful is that it is was not her first pregnancy. This was her third. And yet, the most important truth was forgotten: Every pregnancy is different. Past deliveries do not guarantee future safety.

When she finally arrived at the hospital, it was too late. We had no choice but to perform a Caesarean section.

The baby boy was delivered silent. Asphyxiated (suffocating or starved of oxygen). He had suffered long before he reached us.

We tried. We suctioned and resuscitated. But he was already gone.

He suffered to come into this world,
and suffered again to leave it.

The mother suffered for nine months. Laboured for four days. And went home with empty arms.

For what? Ignorance? Fear? Pride? Poor planning? Blind trust in unskilled hands?

This death was not destiny. It was preventable.

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01/02/2026

SNAKE BITE AND ANTIVENOMS: A DEATH THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED

Today, silence fell on the choir 💔
One of its brightest voices is gone.

She was young. She was gifted. Her voice lifted spirits and soothed weary hearts. Today, that voice is forever still.

She did not die in a crash. She was not attacked by another human. She was bitten by a snake inside her own home 🥺

Still, she fought to live. She found the strength to take herself to the hospital. She did everything right. Yet, she never returned.

When her friends went back to her house searching for answers, they found something terrifying. Two cobras. 😱 Not in a bush. Not in a forest. Inside a normal home.

And now the questions will not stop. How long had they been there? How many homes hide dangers we never see? How many lives are lost before help arrives?

This hurts. This is wrong. This is heartbreaking.

If in 2026 someone can still die from a snake bite because life saving antivenom is not available nearby, then we must stop lying to ourselves.

This is bigger than medicine. It is about organization. It is about priorities. It is a system that keeps failing its people.

Every day our healthcare system is ignored, and every day lives are lost. Doctors cannot shout alone. Everyone must speak.

May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace 🕊️ May her story open our eyes.

Dr Rubycon

OGWULA!!!

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