Our Medical Blog

“I thought I was just tired. I didn’t realize my heart was, too.” A lot of people think of sleep as a luxury. Something you catch up on over the weekend or squeeze in between responsibilities. In Lagos, where the hustle is real and the traffic never ends, most adults...

“I Just Thought It Was Stress…” That’s what 39-year-old Bisi said when she came into our neurology clinic. For months, she had been experiencing severe headaches, occasional blurred vision, and moments of confusion. She chalked it up to stress, working long hours, and...

When 56-year-old Mr. Adeolu slumped one morning in his kitchen, his wife thought he had tripped. It wasn't until she noticed his slurred speech and the way the right side of his face drooped that she realized something was deeply wrong. They rushed to the hospital and...

Every parent knows the fear, the sound of a sudden fall, the silence after a choking cough, the sharp cry of pain that stops you in your tracks. In those moments, time seems to pause and your heart races faster than your thoughts. At LECC, we see these moments daily,...

Your lungs are the lifeline of your body. With every breath, they bring in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide, fueling all your vital organs. But when something goes wrong in the respiratory system, whether it’s asthma, chronic cough, pneumonia, or chronic obstructive...

On May 17–18, global leaders in heart health gathered in Geneva, Switzerland for the World Heart Summit 2025 — a forum organized by the World Heart Federation. The event brought together clinicians, policymakers, researchers, and advocates with one shared mission: to...

Understanding Anemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Anemia is a condition that occurs when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. This can result in symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and...

  Diabetes, a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide, has been a focal point of medical research and innovation for decades. Advances in diabetes management have not only improved patient outcomes but also offered a glimpse of hope for those...

  As a parent, the thought of your child facing a health condition like epilepsy can be both overwhelming and frightening. Epilepsy in children is a complex neurological disorder that causes repeated seizures, and its effects can range from mild to severe,...