Although many people do not want to talk about their health conditions, Nollywood actress, Ini Dima-Okojie, has made public the fact that she has fibroids and how she is treating the disease.
According to her, some lifestyle changes she made are making a difference.
In a TikTok video, she announced: “I made some lifestyle changes since I found out that the fibroids are back. So I went to the hospital recently to do an ultrasound scan, and the fibroids are shrinking, so we’re doing something right; something is working.”
The news came after Ini Dima-Okojie embarked on a holistic approach to managing her fibroids, making lifestyle changes following their return.
By opening up about her health struggles, Ini Dima-Okojie inspires others facing similar challenges.
Symptoms of fibroid, according to Mayo Clinic:
Many people who have uterine fibroids don’t have any symptoms. In those who do, symptoms can be influenced by the location, size and number of fibroids.
The most common symptoms of uterine fibroids include:
- Heavy menstrual bleeding or painful periods.
- Longer or more frequent periods.
- Pelvic pressure or pain.
- Frequent urination or trouble urinating.
- Growing stomach area.
- Constipation.
- Pain in the stomach area or lower back, or pain during sex.
