Our Medical Blog
When Bathroom Trips Start to Control Your Life
Most people don’t plan to see a doctor because of urination issues. They adjust instead. They stop drinking water before bed. They memorize the locations of restrooms. They joke about getting older. What often gets missed is that frequent urination, weak urine flow,...
When Breathing Becomes a Daily Struggle, Understanding Pulmonology Care in Lagos
Breathing is something we rarely think about until it becomes difficult. It starts quietly. Shortness of breath after climbing stairs. A cough that lingers longer than expected. Tightness in the chest that comes and goes. Waking up tired even after a full night’s...
When Time Matters Most: Recognising Stroke Early and Acting Fast
A stroke can change a life in minutes. One moment someone is speaking clearly, walking normally, living their routine. The next, everything feels uncertain. For many families, the most painful part is realizing later that the warning signs were there, but they were...
Chest Pain Isn’t Always “Nothing”, Know When to Pay Attention
Chest pain is one of those symptoms people often try to explain away. Maybe it’s stress. Maybe it’s gas. Maybe it’s muscle strain. For many people, the instinct is to wait it out, search online, or take pain relief and hope it passes. Sometimes it does. Sometimes it...
When Ear, Nose or Throat Problems Start Disrupting Everyday Life
Most ear, nose, and throat issues begin quietly. A blocked ear that never fully clears. A sore throat that keeps returning. Nasal congestion that becomes your normal. Many people live with these symptoms for months, sometimes years, assuming they are minor or...
Understanding Respiratory Infections: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Respiratory infections are far more common than most people realise. They range from simple colds to serious illnesses like pneumonia and acute bronchitis. In a busy city like Lagos where people move around in crowded spaces every day, these infections spread easily...
Why Patients Trust LECC: What Makes Us One of the Best Hospitals in Lagos
Alzheimer's disease affects millions worldwide, yet many people don't fully understand this progressive brain condition. At LECC's Neurology Clinic, Dr. Alagbe specializes in helping patients and families navigate this challenging diagnosis with expert care and...
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know
Alzheimer's disease affects millions worldwide, yet many people don't fully understand this progressive brain condition. At LECC's Neurology Clinic, Dr. Alagbe specializes in helping patients and families navigate this challenging diagnosis with expert care and...
Breast Cancer Awareness: What Every Woman Needs to Know
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about this disease that affects millions of women worldwide. At Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Centre (LECC), we believe that knowledge is power, and early detection saves lives. The...