Delay in presentation of
facial swellings is a common occurrence amongst Nigerians. When they decide to
consult, they consult the wrong people. They begin with self-medication by
purchasing over the counter drugs, followed by traditionalists, then religious
leaders. When efforts are fruitless which is usually the case then paramedics advice
are sort before medical specialist. The movement from one person to another
takes time and associated with progress of lesion. Imagine an educated 20 year
old female carrying this for 6years!!
This is a 20 year old
Nigerian female post-secondary school. She is just one of the numerous patients
that present at advanced stage of their disease.
This swelling started
6years ago as a small nodule (the mother said like a boil).The size had increased
over 6years gradually.
WHY DON’T YOU WANT TO SEEK
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ON A PERSISTENT GROWTH ON YOUR FACE OR ANY PART OF YOUR
BODY?
Could it be due to:
-Fear of unknown
-Financial constraint
-You don’t know where to
go
-You think it’s the
devils doing which your pastor/imam can take care of!
Speak out now before it’s
too late.
Be observant and report
strange occurrences to the appropriate quarters.
In case of a health matter, consult only the
health care providers and not otherwise
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