Genotype & Sickle Cell 5

• AS Genotype — What Sickle Cell Trait Means for You
• Genotype Compatibility for Marriage in Nigeria
• Genotype Test in Lagos — How It Works
• Premarital Screening in Lagos — What Is Actually Included
• SS Genotype — Living Well With Sickle Cell in Nigeria

Test Comparisons 8

• Full Blood Count vs Malaria Test — Do You Need Both?
• Genotype vs Blood Group — What Is the Difference?
• HbA1c vs Fasting Blood Sugar — Which Test for Diabetes?
• Pap Smear vs VIA — Which Cervical Screening?
• PSA Test vs Prostate Scan — Which Do You Need?
• Malaria RDT vs Microscopy — Which Test Is Better?
• Ultrasound vs CT vs MRI — Which Scan Do You Need?
• Widal Test vs Blood Culture — Which Actually Confirms Typhoid?

Booking & Lab Access 6

• Do I Need to Fast for This Blood Test?
• How Long Do Blood Test Results Take in Lagos?
• My Result Came Back Abnormal — What Now?
• Can I Do a Lab Test Without a Doctor's Request in Lagos?
• Booking a Lab Test in Lagos — How It Works
• Which Test Do I Actually Need?

Result Meaning 25

• ALT Result Meaning — What Raised Liver Enzymes Suggest
• AMH Result Meaning — What It Says About Egg Reserve
• Beta hCG Result Meaning — Confirming and Dating Pregnancy
• CD4 Count Result Meaning — What the Number Indicates
• Creatinine Result Meaning — What It Says About Your Kidneys
• ESR Result Meaning — What a Raised Sed Rate Suggests
• Fasting Blood Sugar Result Meaning — Normal, Prediabetes or Diabetes
• Genotype Result Meaning — AA, AS, SS and What It Means for You
• H. pylori Result Meaning — Positive Result Explained
• Haemoglobin Result Meaning — What Your Hb Value Says
• HbA1c Result Meaning — Your Three-Month Sugar Average
• Hepatitis B Result Meaning — HBsAg, Anti-HBs and What They Mean
• HIV Test Result Meaning — Window Period and What Comes Next
• Malaria Test Result Meaning — MP, RDT and Parasite Density
• PCV Result Meaning — What Your Packed Cell Volume Says
• Platelet Count Result Meaning — High and Low Explained
• Prolactin Result Meaning — High Prolactin Explained
• PSA Result Meaning — What a Raised Prostate Antigen Says
• Testosterone Result Meaning — Low Testosterone Explained
• Cholesterol and Lipid Profile Result Meaning
• TSH Result Meaning — Underactive or Overactive Thyroid
• Uric Acid Result Meaning — Gout and What Raised Levels Suggest
• Urinalysis Result Meaning — Protein, Blood, Leucocytes Explained
• White Blood Cell Count Result Meaning
• Widal Test Result Meaning — And Why the Titre Alone Is Not Enough

Symptom Checker 30

• Always Tired in Lagos — When Tiredness Is a Medical Problem
• Bloated or Swollen Stomach in Lagos — When to Scan
• Blood in Stool in Lagos — Causes and What to Do
• Body Hotness in Lagos — What It Means When You Feel Feverish
• Breast Lump or Pain in Lagos — What to Do Next
• Burning or Painful Urination in Lagos — Causes and the Test You Need
• A Cough That Will Not Go Away in Lagos — What to Check
• Diarrhoea That Will Not Stop in Lagos — When to Be Seen
• Dizziness or Fainting in Lagos — What to Check
• Erectile Difficulty in Lagos — Causes and Confidential Assessment
• Lump or Swelling in the Groin in Lagos — What It Could Be
• Hair Loss in Lagos — Causes and What to Test
• Heartburn and Acid Reflux in Lagos — When to Investigate
• Irregular Periods in Lagos — Causes and What Scan You Need
• Itching in the Private Area in Lagos — Causes and Tests
• Itchy Skin or Rash in Lagos — What It Could Be
• Joint Pain and Swelling in Lagos — What to Check
• Lump Under the Armpit in Lagos — What It Could Be
• Mouth Ulcers That Will Not Heal in Lagos — What to Check
• Night Sweats in Lagos — When Heat Is Not the Explanation
• Numbness or Tingling in Hands and Feet in Lagos — What to Check
• Severe Period Pain in Lagos — When It Is Not Normal
• Painful or Difficult Swallowing in Lagos — What to Check
• Headache That Will Not Go in Lagos — When to Worry and What to Check
• Pile, Anal Pain and Bleeding in Lagos — What to Do
• Shortness of Breath in Lagos — When to Take It Seriously
• Stomach Pain After Eating in Lagos — Ulcer or Something Else?
• Trying to Conceive Without Success in Lagos — What to Check First
• Unexplained Weight Gain in Lagos — When to Check Your Thyroid
• Vomiting That Will Not Stop in Lagos — What to Do

Patient Stories 82

• I Had Tried Everything in the Chemist — Acne Vulgaris Patient Story
• Stomach Pain That Started the Morning After Ibuprofen — Acute Drug-Induced Gastritis (NS
• I Thought It Was Lagos Stress — Acute Malaria Patient Story
• He Couldn't Pass Urine — Not a Single Drop — Acute Urinary Retention (BPH-related) Patie
• Three Years of Painful, Flooding Periods — the Scan Word No One Had Said — Pelvic Ultras
• Periods Like Contractions — Every Single Month — Adenomyosis Patient Story
• The Cough That Came Back Every Harmattan — Allergic Bronchitis / Cough-Variant Asthma Pa
• The Sneezing and Blocked Nose That Ruined Every Harmattan — Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
• Three Months Without a Period — and No Pregnancy — Anovulatory Amenorrhoea Patient Story
• Perfect Physical Health — But He Couldn't Perform — Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction (An
• The Smell I Was Too Ashamed to Mention — Bacterial Vaginosis Patient Story
• The Painful Lump at the Entrance to Her Vagina — Bartholin Gland Abscess Patient Story
• A Pregnancy Sac With No Baby Inside — Blighted Ovum (Anembryonic Pregnancy) Patient Stor
• Up Five Times at Night to Urinate — At 58 — Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Patient S
• The Lump She Found at 2 AM — and What the Scan Said — Breast Ultrasound Scan Patient Sto
• She Saw Her Baby's Heartbeat for the First Time — Early Pregnancy Scan Patient Story
• Both Eyes Red, Sticky, and Glued Shut in the Morning — Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis Pa
• The Chest Pain That Made Her Think She Was Having a Heart Attack — Costochondritis Patie
• The Painless Foot Wound That Nearly Cost Him a Toe — Diabetic Foot Ulcer (Neuropathic) P
• Periods So Heavy She Had to Plan Her Life Around Them — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (
• Positive Test, Missed Period, and Sharp One-Sided Pain — Early Pregnancy Scan (Urgent) P
• The Fever That Paracetamol Couldn't Touch — Enteric Fever (Typhoid) Patient Story
• Bloody Diarrhoea That Was Not Going Away on Its Own — Infective Enterocolitis (Campyloba
• Sudden Testicular Pain That Wasn't Going Away — Epididymitis (Chlamydia trachomatis) Pat
• The Thinning Crown She Thought Was Stress — Female Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alope
• Ten Months of Trying — Then the Scan Changed Everything — Follicular Tracking Scan Patie
• The Scan That Finally Explained Two Years of Heavy Periods — Pelvic Ultrasound Scan Pati
• The Bumps Under His Beard That Wouldn't Stop Coming Back — Folliculitis Barbae (Pseudofo
• The Pus-Filled Bumps That Covered His Back — Bacterial Folliculitis (Staphylococcus aure
• Years of Right-Side Pain After Meals — One Scan Solved the Mystery — Abdominal Ultrasoun
• The Food Poisoning That Required a Drip — Acute Gastroenteritis (Norovirus) Patient Stor
• Painful Blisters He Was Too Afraid to Look At — Primary Genital Herpes (HSV-2) Patient S
• The Small Growths She Was Too Afraid to Look At — Vulval Condylomata Acuminata (HPV) Pat
• I Didn't Know What They Were — Genital Warts (HPV) Patient Story
• The Chest Burn That Woke Him Up Every Night — Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) P
• Bleeding Gums Every Time She Brushed — Chronic Gingivitis with Periodontal Disease Patie
• A Burning I Tried to Ignore — Gonococcal Urethritis Patient Story
• The Perianal Itch That Kept Everyone Up at Night — Enterobiasis (Threadworm/Pinworm Infe
• Vomiting 20 Times a Day in Her First Trimester — Hyperemesis Gravidarum Patient Story
• The Headache That Turned Out to Be a 170/110 Blood Pressure — Stage 2 Hypertension Patie
• The Yellow-Crusted Sores That Spread Across Her Child's Face — Impetigo Contagiosa (Bull
• The Bleeding That Didn't Stop After Her Loss — Incomplete Miscarriage Patient Story
• The Stabbing Side Pain That Made Him Afraid to Breathe — Intercostal Muscle Spasm Patien
• The Groin Rash That Returned Every Rainy Season — Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch) Patient Story
• Eye Pain So Severe She Couldn't Open Them in Sunlight — Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis (A
• The Back Pain That Stopped Him Bending Down — Mechanical Low Back Pain Patient Story
• Depression That Turned Out to Be a Hormone Problem — Hypogonadism (Low Testosterone) Pre
• Three Months of Right Lower Abdominal Pain — Not Appendix, Not Period Pain — Pelvic Ultr
• The Breast Pain That Appeared Every Month Like Clockwork — Cyclical Mastalgia Patient St
• The Hot, Red Breast That Couldn't Wait — Lactational Mastitis (progressing to early absc
• The Scan Showed No Heartbeat — Missed Miscarriage Patient Story
• The Neck That Locked Up After a Bus Journey — Cervical Muscle Strain (Neck Sprain) Patie
• The Recurring Cold Sore That Wouldn't Stay Away — Recurrent Oral Herpes (HSV-1) Patient
• The Ear That Swelled Shut After Swimming — Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear) Patient Story
• The Ovarian Cyst Found During a Routine Scan — Ovarian Endometriosis (Endometrioma) Pati
• My Periods Were Never Normal — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Patient Story
• The Scan That Explained Her Irregular Periods and Weight Gain — Pelvic Ultrasound (PCOS)
• The Bumps He Was Certain Were an STI — Pearly Penile Papules (PPP) Patient Story
• The Pain I Thought Was Hunger — Peptic Ulcer Disease Patient Story
• The Weeping Track Near His Anus That Wouldn't Heal — Perianal Fistula-in-Ano Patient Sto
• The Itch That Spread Beyond the Vagina — Perineal Candidiasis Patient Story
• The Wart He Found Where He Least Expected It — Perianal Condylomata Acuminata (HPV) Pati
• The Sore Throat That Was Actually Strep — and Needed Antibiotics — Acute Streptococcal P
• The Patchy Discolouration on His Chest That Wouldn't Tan — Pityriasis Versicolor Patient
• Three Courses of Drugs — Still Sick — Poorly Treated Malaria Patient Story
• The Stream That Had Been Getting Weaker for Three Years — Prostate Ultrasound Scan Patie
• The Itch No One Could Explain for Three Months — Crusted (Norwegian) Scabies — Immunocom
• The Itch That Moved Through the Whole Family — Scabies Patient Story
• The Flaking Scalp and Greasy Eyebrow Rash That Came Back Every Month — Seborrhoeic Derma
• Her Period Disappeared After She Stopped the Pill — Post-Pill Secondary Amenorrhoea (Hyp
• The Rash That Spread From Chest to Palms — Secondary Syphilis Patient Story
• The Neck Swelling She Noticed in a Photograph — Thyroid & Neck Ultrasound Patient Story
• The Itchy, Scaly Beard Rash He Thought Was Ingrown Hairs — Tinea Barbae (Beard Ringworm)
• The Ring-Shaped Rash That Kept Growing — Tinea Corporis (Ringworm) Patient Story
• A Deeper, More Persistent Groin Rash With Nodules — Tinea Inguinale (Deep/Nodular Patter
• The Itchy, Peeling Feet That Wouldn't Clear Up — Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot) Patient St
• Burning Urination With No Infection Found — Urethral Syndrome Patient Story
• The Burning on Urination That Wouldn't Clear Up — Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (Chlamydia t
• Recurrent Thrush: When It Keeps Coming Back — Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Patient
• The Persistent Vaginal Irritation Nobody Could Name — Mixed Vaginitis (Trichomonas vagin
• The Rash That Looked Like Bruises — But Wasn't — IgA Vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein Purpur

Lab Test Stories 12

• She Wanted to Wait Until 36 — the AMH Result Changed the Timeline — AMH (Anti-Müllerian
• She Felt Fine — Until the Blood Sugar Result Proved Otherwise — Fasting Blood Sugar + Hb
• Six Months of Fatigue She Blamed on Her Schedule — Full Blood Count (FBC) Story
• The Pre-Employment Test That Saved His Liver — Hepatitis B Profile Story
• Two Years of Avoiding the Test — One Result That Set Him Free — HIV Test Story
• She Had No Idea Her Kidneys Were Failing — Until the Blood Test — Kidney Function Test (
• The Number That Meant His Heart Attack Risk Was Already High at 48 — Lipid Profile (Chol
• Treated for Malaria Twice — But It Was Typhoid All Along — Malaria RDT + Widal Test Stor
• The Smear She Had Avoided for Four Years — and What It Found — Pap Smear (Cervical Smear
• His PSA Was 11.4 — and He Had Almost Skipped the Test — PSA Test (Prostate-Specific Anti
• The Test She Almost Didn't Book — and Why She's Glad She Did — STI Screen (Full Panel) S
• Three Years of Weight Gain and Exhaustion — One Blood Test Explained Everything — Thyroi

Symptom Guides 16

• Blood in Urine in Lagos — Is It Serious? What Tests Do You Need?
• Chest Pain or Palpitations in Lagos — When to Worry and What to Do
• My Child Is Vomiting and Has a Fever in Lagos — What Should I Do?
• Heavy or Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding in Lagos — Causes and What to Do
• Frequent Urination in Lagos — What It Means and What Tests You Need
• Lower Abdominal Pain in Women in Lagos — Causes and What Scan You Need
• Lower Back Pain in Lagos — When to Scan, When to Rest, When to Worry
• Missed Period in Lagos — Causes Beyond Pregnancy and What to Do
• Neck Lump or Swelling in Lagos — What It Could Be and What Scan You Need
• Penile Discharge in Lagos — Causes, Tests, and What to Do Today
• Fever That Won't Go Away in Lagos — What Is It If Not Malaria?
• Swollen Ankles and Breathlessness in Lagos — Is It Your Heart?
• Testicular Pain or Swelling in Lagos — When It Is an Emergency
• Unexplained Weight Loss in Lagos — When to Take It Seriously
• Vaginal Discharge with a Bad Smell in Lagos — Causes and What to Do
• Yellow Eyes in Lagos — What It Means and What to Do

How to Prepare 9

• How to Prepare for a Abdominal & Pelvic Ultrasound
• How to Prepare for a Breast Ultrasound Scan
• How to Prepare for a Diabetes Screening (Blood Sugar Tests)
• How to Prepare for a Fasting Blood Test
• How to Prepare for a HIV & STI Testing
• How to Prepare for a Pap Smear (Cervical Screening)
• How to Prepare for a PSA (Prostate) Blood Test
• How to Prepare for a Thyroid Function Test (TFT)
• How to Prepare for a Transvaginal Ultrasound Scan (TVS)

After Your Result 7

• What to Do After an Abnormal Pap Smear
• What to Do After a Fibroid Diagnosis
• What to Do After a Positive Hepatitis B Test
• What to Do After a High Blood Pressure Reading
• What to Do After a High Blood Sugar or Pre-Diabetes Result
• What to Do After a Positive HIV Test
• What to Do After a Suspicious or Concerning Scan Result

Screening by Age 5

• Health Checks in Age 60 and Above
• Health Checks in Your 20s
• Health Checks in Your 30s
• Health Checks in Your 40s
• Health Checks in Your 50s

Lab Tests 35

• AMH Ovarian Reserve Test in Lagos — Check Your Egg Count
• Blood Group & Rhesus Type Test in Lagos
• Blood Sugar (Glucose) Test in Lagos — Fasting & Random
• Confirm Pregnancy Blood Test (Beta hCG) in Lagos
• ECG (Electrocardiogram) Explained
• Full Blood Count (FBC) — What Your Results Mean
• Full Blood Count (FBC) Test in Lagos — Anaemia, Infection & More
• H. Pylori Ulcer Test in Lagos — Stool Antigen & Breath Test
• HbA1c Diabetes Test in Lagos — 3-Month Blood Sugar Average
• HbA1c Test — Understanding Your 3-Month Sugar
• Hepatitis B Profile Panel in Lagos — Carrier Status & Immunity
• Hepatitis (A, B, C, E) Test in Lagos
• Herpes Simplex (HSV) Test in Lagos — Blisters & Sores
• HIV Test in Lagos — Rapid Result in 20 Minutes
• Hormonal Assay (Comprehensive) in Lagos — Fertility & Hormone Imbalance
• Basic Hormonal Profile Test in Lagos — FSH, LH & Oestradiol
• Kidney Function Test in Lagos — Creatinine, eGFR & Urea
• Kidney Function Tests Explained
• Lipid Profile (Cholesterol) Test in Lagos — Heart Risk Assessment
• Liver Function Test (LFT) in Lagos — Yellow Eyes, Alcohol & Liver Pain
• Liver Function Tests Explained
• Malaria & Typhoid Test in Lagos — RDT & Widal
• Pap Smear Test in Lagos — Cervical Cancer Screening
• PCV Blood Level Test in Lagos — Anaemia Screening
• Pre-Employment Medical Test in Lagos
• Progesterone Test in Lagos — Confirm Ovulation
• Prolactin Test in Lagos — Milk Discharge, Infertility & Headaches
• PSA Prostate Cancer Blood Test in Lagos
• Full STI/STD Panel Test in Lagos — All STIs in One Visit
• Swab Test in Lagos — Vaginal, Throat, Wound & Urethral
• Testosterone Test in Lagos — Low T, ED & Male Hormones
• Thyroid Function Test (TSH) in Lagos — Weight, Fatigue & Hormones
• Urine & Blood Pregnancy Test in Lagos
• Urine Test (Urinalysis) in Lagos — UTI, Kidney & Diabetes Screen
• Urine Test Results Explained

Lab Test Explainers 8

• What is AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)?
• What is CA-125 (Cancer Antigen 125)?
• What is CD4 Count (CD4 T-Lymphocyte Count)?
• What is D-Dimer (D-Dimer (Fibrin Degradation Product))?
• What is eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate)?
• What is HbA1c (Glycated Haemoglobin)?
• What is PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)?
• What is Widal Test (Widal Agglutination Test (Typhoid Serology))?

Imaging Explained 5

• CT Scan Explained in Nigeria
• MRI Scan in Nigeria — What It Shows and Common Fears
• Preparing for a Medical Scan in Nigeria — Fasting, Contrast & Safety
• Ultrasound Scan — What to Expect and How to Read Results
• X-ray Results Explained in Nigeria

Clinic & Services 15

• Affordable Private Clinic in Lagos — Better Than Waiting at LUTH
• Diabetes Management in Lagos — Diagnosis, Treatment & Control
• Fertility Treatment Options in Lagos — From Investigation to IVF
• Fibroid Treatment in Lagos — Diagnosis, Scan & Management
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Management in Lagos
• Men's Health Check Over 40 in Lagos — What Every Man Needs
• Our Doctors & Clinical Team in Lagos
• PCOS Diagnosis & Treatment in Lagos — Irregular Periods & Fertility
• Pregnancy Week by Week in Lagos — What to Expect & When to Scan
• Same-Day Test Results in Lagos
• Saturday Clinic in Lagos — Open Weekends — By Appointment
• Sickle Cell Screening & Genotype Test in Lagos
• Ultrasound Scan Prices in Lagos 2025 — Complete Price List
• Why Choose Mascot Healthcare in Lagos — 5 Reasons Patients Return

Health Guides 40

• Annual Wellness Package in Lagos — Yearly Health Checkup
• Antenatal Care Package in Lagos — Pregnancy Scan & Blood Test Bundle
• Best Clinic in Yaba, Lagos 2025 — Same-Day Appointments
• Best Diagnostic Centre in Akoka, Lagos — Ultrasound & Lab Tests
• Best Pelvic Scan in Lagos 2025 — Fibroids, Cysts & Fertility
• Best Pregnancy Scan in Lagos 2025 — Experienced Sonographer
• Blood Pressure Risk Calculator — Hypertension Assessment
• Blood Test Near Me in Akoka, Lagos — 28 Tests, Same-Day
• BMI Calculator — Body Mass Index for Nigerian Adults
• Affordable STI Test in Lagos — Confidential, Same-Day
• Chest Pain Assessment in Lagos — When Is It the Heart?
• Child Vaccination Schedule in Nigeria 2025 — Complete Parent Guide
• Circumcision in Lagos — Assessment & Specialist Referral
• Corporate Medical Services in Lagos — Employee Health Screening
• Couples Health Screening in Lagos — Pre-Marriage Medical
• Diabetes Risk Score — Am I at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?
• Excessive Sweating Treatment in Lagos — Hyperhidrosis
• Executive Health Check in Lagos — Comprehensive Corporate Medical
• Eye Infection (Apollo) Treatment in Lagos — Conjunctivitis
• Family Health Package in Lagos — Full Family Medical Check
• Fertility Investigation Package in Lagos — Couple Infertility Workup
• Infertility in Nigeria 2025 — Causes, Statistics & Treatment Options
• Hair Loss Treatment in Lagos — Alopecia, Thinning & Shedding
• Hepatitis B in Nigeria 2025 — Statistics, Silent Carriers & Prevention
• Hypertension in Nigeria 2025 — 35% of Adults, Most Uncontrolled
• Implanon Contraceptive Implant Insertion in Lagos
• IV Vitamin Drip Therapy in Lagos — B12, Vitamin C & Energy Drips
• Leg Swelling & Cramps Treatment in Lagos — DVT, Varicose Veins
• Malaria Test Near Me in Lagos — Result in 20 Minutes
• Nail Fungus Treatment in Lagos — Toenail Infection
• Ovulation Calculator Nigeria — Find Your Fertile Days
• Pregnancy Complications in Lagos — Pre-Eclampsia, Anaemia & Warning Signs
• Primary Care vs Specialist in Lagos — When to Go Where
• Shortness of Breath in Lagos — Causes & Assessment
• Steroid (Cortisone) Injection Clinic in Lagos
• STI Prevalence in Lagos 2025 — HIV, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis Data
• Student Health Check Near UNILAG Lagos — Affordable Medical
• Swollen Lymph Nodes Treatment in Lagos — Neck Lumps & Swollen Glands
• Toothache & Dental Pain in Lagos — Assessment & Referral
• When to Go to A&E in Lagos — Emergency Room vs General Practice

General Care 27

• Acne Treatment in Lagos — Pimples, Spots & Prescription Creams
• Anaemia & Tiredness Treatment in Lagos — FBC, Iron & Causes
• Asthma Treatment in Lagos — Wheeze, Breathlessness & Inhaler Management
• Back Pain & Neck Pain Treatment in Lagos
• Child Cough Treatment in Lagos — Toddler & Baby Cough
• Child Fever & Malaria Treatment in Lagos
• Constipation Treatment in Lagos — Hard Stool, Causes & Laxatives
• Persistent Cough Treatment in Lagos — Causes & Cure
• Diarrhoea & Vomiting Treatment in Lagos — Gastroenteritis & Rehydration
• Fever Treatment in Lagos — Causes, Tests & Management
• Fungal Skin Infection Treatment in Lagos — Ringworm, Tinea & Athletes Foot
• Gonorrhoea Treatment in Lagos — Symptoms, Test & Cure
• Headache & Migraine Treatment in Lagos — Causes & Relief
• Hepatitis B Treatment in Lagos — Test, Vaccination & Management
• High Cholesterol Treatment in Lagos — Lipid Profile & Statins
• HIV Test in Lagos — Know Your Status
• Yellow Eyes (Jaundice) in Lagos — Causes & Urgent Assessment
• Malaria Treatment in Lagos — Symptoms, Test & Cure
• Piles (Haemorrhoids) Treatment in Lagos — Symptoms & Management
• Sinusitis & Blocked Nose Treatment in Lagos
• Skin Rash & Eczema Treatment in Lagos
• Sore Throat & Tonsillitis Treatment in Lagos
• Stomach Ulcer Treatment in Lagos — H. pylori Test & Cure
• Stress, Anxiety & Depression Treatment in Lagos
• Syphilis Treatment in Lagos — Symptoms, Test & Penicillin Cure
• Typhoid Fever Treatment in Lagos — Widal Test & Antibiotics
• Weight Management & Obesity Treatment in Lagos

Women's Health 22

• Cervical Cancer Screening in Lagos — VIA & Pap Smear
• Contraception & Family Planning Advice in Lagos
• Contraception Options
• Emergency Contraception
• Endometriosis — Living With It
• Uterine Fibroids — Long-Term Management
• Irregular Periods in Lagos — Causes, Tests & Treatment
• IUD / Coil Insertion & Removal in Lagos
• Menopause
• Pain During Sex in Lagos — Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
• Painful Periods in Lagos — Causes, Treatment & When to Worry
• PCOS — Long-Term Management
• Pelvic Pain in Women Lagos — Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
• Perimenopause
• Bleeding After Menopause in Lagos — Causes & Urgent Assessment
• Preconception Health
• Premarital Screening in Lagos — What Women Need to Know
• UTI Treatment for Women in Lagos — Burning When Urinating?
• Vaginal Discharge Treatment in Lagos — What It Means & How to Treat It
• Vaginal Infection Treatment in Lagos
• Vaginal Itching Treatment in Lagos — Causes & Cure
• Well-Woman Check in Lagos — Annual Women's Health Review

Women's Reproductive Health 6

• Contraception Comparison Nigeria — Which Method Is Right for You
• Endometriosis in Nigeria
• Female Infertility in Nigeria
• Menstrual Disorders in Nigeria — Heavy, Painful & Irregular Periods
• Ovarian Cysts — When to Worry
• Vaginal Infections — BV, Thrush & Trichomoniasis

Maternal Health 12

• Antenatal Care Guide (Nigeria)
• Antenatal Care in Nigeria
• Antepartum Haemorrhage & Placenta Praevia (Nigeria)
• Breastfeeding Guide (Nigeria)
• Ectopic Pregnancy Warning Signs
• Family Planning & Contraception Nigeria
• Gestational Diabetes
• Gestational Diabetes (Nigeria Guide)
• Miscarriage — Causes, Recovery & Next Steps
• Postpartum Depression (Nigeria Guide)
• Pre-Eclampsia & Eclampsia (Nigeria Guide)
• Preeclampsia Warning Signs

Antenatal Guides 6

• Antenatal Guide: First Trimester Blood Tests (Weeks 8–14)
• Antenatal Guide: First Trimester Guide (Weeks 1–12)
• Antenatal Guide: Postpartum Health Checklist (Weeks 1–12 After Birth)
• Postpartum Recovery: What to Expect and What to Watch For
• Antenatal Guide: Second Trimester Guide (Weeks 13–26)
• Antenatal Guide: Third Trimester Guide (Weeks 27–40)

Men's Health 21

• Blood in Urine in Lagos — Causes & Urgent Assessment
• Diabetes Screening for Men in Lagos — Blood Sugar Test & Management
• Erectile Dysfunction Treatment in Lagos — Causes & Cure
• Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
• Genital Warts Treatment in Lagos — HPV Bumps Removed
• Gout
• High Blood Pressure Treatment for Men in Lagos
• Hypertension in Young Nigerian Men
• Kidney Stones
• Low Testosterone in Lagos — Symptoms, Test & Treatment
• Low Testosterone (Male Hypogonadism)
• Male Fertility & Semen Analysis
• Male Infertility Treatment in Lagos — Sperm Test, Causes & Solutions
• Men's Health Check in Lagos — Annual Male Wellness Review
• Penile Discharge Treatment in Lagos — Causes & Urgent Care
• Penis Rash, Itching & Groin Irritation Treatment in Lagos
• Premature Ejaculation Treatment in Lagos — Causes & Solutions
• Prostate Enlargement Treatment in Lagos — BPH Symptoms & Management
• STI Testing for Men in Lagos — Full Panel, Same Day
• Testicular Pain Treatment in Lagos — Causes & When It's Urgent
• Testicular Self-Examination

Urology 11

• Bedwetting in Adults — Causes & Solutions Nigeria
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) — Nigeria
• Bladder Stones in Nigeria
• Erectile Dysfunction (Nigeria Guide)
• Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis) — Nigeria Guide
• Overactive Bladder in Nigeria
• Prostatitis — Prostate Infection vs BPH Guide
• Urethral Stricture (Nigeria Guide)
• Urinary Incontinence Guide Nigeria
• Urinary Incontinence (Nigeria Guide)
• Urinary Tract Infection in Women (Nigeria Guide)

Children's Health 13

• ADHD in Nigerian Children
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Nigeria
• Bedwetting — Causes & Solutions
• Cerebral Palsy in Nigeria — A Guide for Families
• Child Growth and Developmental Milestones — When to Worry and What to Do
• Childhood Asthma in Nigeria — When to Worry and What to Do
• Fever — When to Worry and What to Do
• Childhood Immunisation Schedule in Nigeria — When to Worry and What to Do
• Malaria — When to Worry and What to Do
• Childhood Obesity in Nigeria
• Diarrhoea — When to Worry and What to Do
• Sickle Cell Disease — When to Worry and What to Do
• When to Take Your Child to Hospital — When to Worry and What to Do

Children's Health (More) 6

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (Nigeria Guide)
• Childhood Asthma (Nigeria Guide)
• Childhood Obesity (Nigeria Guide)
• Fever Management (Nigeria Guide)
• Neonatal Jaundice (Nigeria Guide)
• Nigeria Childhood Vaccine Schedule Guide

Children's Nutrition 5

• Complementary Feeding for Nigerian Babies
• Healthy School Lunches for Nigerian Children
• Iron Deficiency: A Nigerian Guide
• Kwashiorkor & Marasmus: Severe Malnutrition
• Vitamin D Deficiency & Rickets in Nigerian Children

Allergy & Immunology 5

• Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) — Nigeria Guide
• Anaphylaxis — Emergency Management (Nigeria)
• Asthma in Adults (Nigeria Guide)
• Drug Allergies & Adverse Drug Reactions (Nigeria)
• Food Allergies (Nigeria Guide)

About & Insights 15

• About Mascot Healthcare — Primary Care Clinic in Akoka, Lagos
• Why Antibiotics Are Failing in Lagos — Antibiotic Resistance Guide
• Cervical Cancer in Nigerian Women 2025 — Statistics, Screening Gap & Prevention
• Diabetes in Nigeria 2025 — The Silent Epidemic Growing in Lagos
• Dr. Adebayo Okonkwo — General Practitioner, Mascot Healthcare Lagos
• Dr. Chioma Ezenwachi — Women's Health Physician, Mascot Healthcare Lagos
• My Hypertension Diagnosis at 38 — A Patient Story from Lagos
• Malaria in Lagos 2025 — Statistics, Resistance & What You Need to Know
• Our Mission & Values — Mascot Healthcare, Akoka Lagos
• Complete Men's Health Guide for Nigerian Men — What to Test & Not Ignore
• Mr. Emeka Nwosu — Diagnostic Sonographer, Mascot Healthcare Lagos
• Mrs. Folake Adeyemi — Medical Laboratory Scientist, Mascot Healthcare Lagos
• My PCOS Diagnosis — A Patient's Journey at Mascot Healthcare Lagos
• Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria 2025 — Statistics, Genotype & Prevention
• Complete Women's Health Guide for Nigerian Women — What to Test & When

Blood & Immune 6

• Anaemia Types in Nigeria — Causes & Treatment
• Anaphylaxis — Emergency Recognition & Response
• Food Allergy Guide Nigeria
• Lupus (SLE) in Nigeria
• Rheumatoid Arthritis in Nigeria
• Sickle Cell Disease — Adult Guide Nigeria

Bone Joint 6

• Arthritis vs Rheumatism — Understanding the Difference
• Gout — Long-Term Management
• Lower Back Pain
• Osteoarthritis of the Knee
• Osteoporosis — Prevention and Management
• Rheumatoid Arthritis — Joint Care & Management in Nigeria

Cancer Awareness 7

• Breast Cancer Screening in Nigeria
• Cancer Treatment Options in Nigeria
• Cervical Cancer & HPV in Nigeria
• Childhood Cancers in Nigeria
• Colorectal Cancer: Warning Signs
• Palliative Care in Nigeria
• Prostate Cancer Screening in Nigeria

Cancer Guides 5

• Breast Cancer in Nigeria
• Cervical Cancer Prevention in Nigeria
• Colorectal Cancer in Nigeria
• Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) in Nigeria
• Prostate Cancer in Nigeria

Condition Comparisons 10

• BPH vs Prostate Cancer: Every Man Over 50 Should Know the Difference
• Fibroid vs Ovarian Cyst: Same Symptoms, Different Conditions
• HIV vs Hepatitis B: Key Differences Every Nigerian Should Know
• Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism: Underactive vs Overactive Thyroid
• IBS vs IBD: What's the Difference Between Irritable and Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
• Iron Deficiency Anaemia vs Burnout: Is Your Tiredness Medical or Mental?
• Malaria vs Typhoid: How to Tell the Difference
• PCOS vs Endometriosis: What's the Difference?
• Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes: What's the Difference?
• UTI vs STI: How to Tell the Difference

Diabetes Complications 6

• Diabetic Foot Care Nigeria — Preventing Amputation
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) — Recognising a Crisis
• Diabetic Nephropathy — Kidney Damage from Diabetes
• Diabetic Retinopathy — Eye Complications of Diabetes
• Hypoglycaemia — Low Blood Sugar Emergencies
• Peripheral Neuropathy — Diabetes and Nerve Damage

Diabetes Guides 7

• Diabetes Diet — Nigerian Food Guide
• Diabetic Eye Disease (Retinopathy)
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Diabetic Neuropathy
• Prediabetes — Reversal Guide
• Type 1 Diabetes in Nigeria
• Type 2 Diabetes in Nigeria

Digestive Health 5

• Acid Reflux and GERD
• Chronic Constipation
• Haemorrhoids (Pile) in Nigeria
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Nigeria
• Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Disease Guides 5

• Peptic Ulcer Disease & H. pylori
• Sickle Cell Disease — Adult Guide
• Sickle Cell Trait (AS Genotype)
• Stroke Prevention in Nigeria
• Stroke Warning Signs — FAST

Elderly Care 7

• Dementia Caregiving at Home in Nigeria
• Falls Prevention in Elderly Nigerians
• Frailty and Sarcopenia — Muscle Loss in Older Adults Nigeria
• Grief and Bereavement — When Loss Affects Your Health
• Medication Safety in Elderly Nigerians — Polypharmacy Dangers
• Polypharmacy and Safe Prescribing in the Elderly
• Pressure Sores — Prevention and Treatment in Nigeria

Endocrine Health 5

• Adrenal Insufficiency in Nigeria
• Goitre & Iodine Deficiency in Nigeria
• Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid) in Nigeria
• Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid) in Nigeria
• PCOS: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome In-Depth

Environmental Health 5

• Air Pollution & Health in Nigerian Cities
• Heat Stress in Nigerian Outdoor Workers
• Lead Poisoning in Nigerian Children
• Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Nigeria
• Pesticide & Chemical Exposure in Nigeria

First Aid 6

• Burns: First Aid in Nigeria
• Choking: First Aid Guide
• CPR Bystander Guide for Nigeria
• Febrile Seizure First Aid
• Road Traffic Accident First Aid in Nigeria
• Snakebite First Aid in Nigeria

Digestive Health (More) 6

• Coeliac Disease: Gluten Intolerance
• Crohn's Disease & Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Gallstones: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
• Hepatitis C in Nigeria
• Pancreatitis: Acute & Chronic
• Peptic Ulcer & H. pylori in Nigeria

Haematology 5

• Anaemia — Types & Causes (Nigeria Guide)
• ITP & Bleeding Disorders (Nigeria Guide)
• Blood Transfusion — What to Expect (Nigeria)
• Lymphoma — Nigeria Guide
• Sickle Cell Disease — Adult Management (Nigeria)

Navigating Healthcare 5

• Choosing the Right Hospital in Nigeria
• NHIS & HMO Health Insurance in Nigeria
• Preparing for Surgery in Nigeria
• How to Read Your Prescription in Nigeria
• Safe Medication Storage in Nigeria

Heart Health 6

• Atrial Fibrillation in Nigeria
• Chest Pain: What Does It Mean?
• Cholesterol Guide for Nigerians
• Coronary Artery Disease in Nigeria
• Heart Attack Warning Signs in Nigeria
• Heart Failure in Nigeria

Hiv Health 5

• Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Explained
• HIV and Pregnancy — Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission
• HIV Testing in Nigeria
• Living with HIV in Nigeria
• PrEP — HIV Prevention Pill in Nigeria

Infectious Disease 6

• Hepatitis B — Long-Term Management
• Malaria Prevention in Nigeria
• Mpox (Monkeypox) in Nigeria
• Tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria
• Typhoid Fever Treatment in Nigeria — Diagnosis & Antibiotics
• Typhoid vs Malaria — How to Tell the Difference

Infectious Disease (More) 6

• African Sleeping Sickness (Trypanosomiasis)
• Brucellosis in Nigerian Fulani Communities
• Meningococcal Meningitis in Nigeria
• Monkeypox (Mpox) in Nigeria
• Rabies: Prevention and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
• Typhoid Fever in Nigeria

Kidney Health 11

• Acute Kidney Injury in Nigeria
• Chronic Kidney Disease in Nigeria
• Chronic Kidney Disease in Nigeria
• Dialysis Explained for Nigerian Patients
• Dialysis in Nigeria: What to Expect
• Glomerulonephritis in Nigeria
• Kidney Disease Diet Guide
• Kidney Stones in Nigeria
• Kidney Transplant in Nigeria
• Protein in Urine: What It Means
• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Guide

Medication Guides 13

• Antibiotic Resistance — What It Is, How It Works, Side Effects
• Paracetamol Safety — What It Is, How It Works, Side Effects
• Amlodipine — What It Is, How It Works, Side Effects
• Atorvastatin — What It Is, How It Works, Side Effects
• Coartem — Malaria Treatment — What It Is, How It Works, Side Effects
• Furosemide (Water Tablet) — What It Is, How It Works, Side Effects
• Levothyroxine — What It Is, How It Works, Side Effects
• Lisinopril — What It Is, How It Works, Side Effects
• Metformin — What It Is, How It Works, Side Effects
• Prednisolone (Steroid) — What It Is, How It Works, Side Effects
• PrEP — HIV Prevention Medication — What It Is, How It Works, Side Effects
• Tramadol — What It Is, How It Works, Side Effects
• Why You Must Finish Your Antibiotics — What It Is, How It Works, Side Effects

Nutrition Guides 5

• Healthy Weight Loss in Nigeria
• Intermittent Fasting: Is It Safe?
• Iron-Rich Foods for Anaemia in Nigeria
• Nigerian Diet Guide for Diabetes
• Obesity: A Medical Guide for Nigerians

Nutrition & Lifestyle 5

• Understanding Food Labels (Nigeria Guide)
• Healthy Eating on a Nigerian Budget
• Nigerian Diet for Diabetes & Hypertension
• Obesity Management (Nigeria Guide)
• Vitamins & Mineral Supplements Explained (Nigeria)

Respiratory 5

• Asthma in Nigeria
• Chronic Cough — Causes in Nigeria
• COPD in Nigeria
• Pneumonia vs Bronchitis — How to Tell the Difference
• Shortness of Breath — When to Worry

Sexual Health 5

• Chlamydia: The Silent Infection
• Genital Herpes in Nigeria
• Gonorrhoea in Nigeria
• Sexual Health Checks: Who Needs Them and Why
• Syphilis in Nigeria

Skin Health 13

• Acne in Adults: A Nigerian Guide
• Chronic Urticaria (Hives) in Nigeria
• Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) in Nigeria
• Fungal Skin Infections in Nigeria
• Hair Loss & Alopecia in Nigeria
• Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots in Nigeria
• Keloids: Causes and Treatment in Nigeria
• Nail Disorders: Causes and Treatment
• Psoriasis in Nigeria
• Rosacea in Darker Skin Tones
• Skin Lightening Dangers in Nigeria
• Vitiligo in Nigeria
• Wound Care for Diabetics

Sleep & Lifestyle 4

• How to Reduce Blood Pressure Naturally
• Insomnia: A Nigerian Guide to Sleeping Better
• Screen Time and Your Health
• Sleep Apnoea in Nigeria

Thyroid Health 4

• Goitre in Nigeria
• Hyperthyroidism in Nigeria
• Hypothyroidism in Nigeria
• Thyroid Tests Explained

Travel Health 7

• Cholera Prevention & Treatment in Nigeria
• Dengue Fever in Nigeria
• Lassa Fever in Nigeria
• Malaria Prevention for Travellers
• Meningitis in Nigeria — Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
• Travel Vaccines — What You Need Before Leaving Nigeria
• Yellow Fever Vaccination in Nigeria

Travel & Occupational Health 5

• Malaria Prophylaxis for Travellers
• Shift Work & Health Effects (Nigeria Guide)
• Travel Health Guide (Nigeria to Abroad)
• Workplace Safety & Occupational Health (Nigeria)
• Yellow Fever Vaccine & Certificate (Nigeria Guide)