Dr. JN Fernando - Adult Endocrinologist

01/07/2026

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READ: Ang Graves’ Disease ay isang autoimmune disease na nagdudulot sa thyroid gland na gumawa ng labis na thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Ang tawag sa mga autoantibodies na ito ay Thyrotropin Receptor Antibodies (TRAb) o Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulins (TSI).

Ang mga sintomas na maaaring maramadaman ay:
- Hyperthyroidism gaya ng pangangayayat, mabilis na tibok ng puso at pagkabog ng dibdib, pagpapawis, panginginig atbp
- Goiter o paglaki ng thyroid gland
- Eye disease kagaya ng pagluwa o pamamaga ng mga mata

Kumonsulta upang matest at magamot kung ikaw ay may Graves’ Disease.

30/06/2026

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July is Graves' Disease Awareness Month.

Ilan sa mga senyales na dapat bantayan ay ang palpitations, sudden weight loss, at panginginig ng kamay.

Ang magandang balita? Nagagamot ang Graves' Disease kapag maagang natukoy at nabigyan ng tamang lunas.

Kung nakakaranas ka ng mga sintomas na ito, huwag mag-self-diagnose, kumonsulta sa iyong doktor para sa tamang pagsusuri at gamutan.

18/06/2026

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We love your dad bod, Dad!

Pero reminder lang, kapag sobra na ang timbang, maaari itong magdulot ng iba't ibang health problems tulad ng diabetes, high blood pressure, at heart disease.

This Father's Day, let’s help our dads to stay healthy through better food choices, regular exercise, enough sleep, and routine check-ups.

Ipaalala kay Daddy / Papa / Tatay na alagaan ang sarili, para mas matagal na makasama ang pamilya.

11/06/2026

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10/06/2026

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Your journey is unique, kaya ‘wag i-compare ang progress mo sa iba.

Ang mga pagbabago sa katawan ay unti-unting nangyayari mula isang buwan hanggang dalawang taon (at higit pa). Mula sa boses, muscles, hanggang sa skin changes. Everything takes time.

Remember, safe transitions happen with patience and expert medical guide.

08/06/2026

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Taking your thyroid medication correctly is essential to ensure your body absorbs it completely.

Here is how to optimize your daily routine for Levothyroxine intake daily.

26/05/2026

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Thyroid hormones act as the master fuel injectors for your body's cells, directly determining how quickly your organs use energy. When the thyroid releases these chemical messengers, they control vital daily functions from your resting heart rate to how quickly you burn calories.

Here is a highly educational break down on the distinct roles of these primary hormones.

22/04/2026

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Osteoporosis prevention is better than cure.

Para maiwasan ang marupok na buto, make sure to include these exercises to your routine.

Read here for more info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U5T_nPJzbcxQ2hl2DASgRUGSDKKcHhAL/view

17/03/2026

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Babala sa "COMPOUNDED" Version ng GLP-1 AGONISTS.

Read the Official Statement from the Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity (PASOO).

Paalala ng PASOO:
-Magpakonsulta muna sa Doktor.
-Bumili lamang sa mga rehistradong botika.
-Huwag magpadala sa murang presyo kung kaligtasan ang nakataya.