Patients in false TV report getting well- PHO
LINGAYEN—The health condition of the two patients involved in the false “flesh -eating disease” report are now getting better, according to Dra. Anna Ma. Teresa De Guzman, provincial health officer.
De Guzman reported last March 11 that Alex, the male patient from Villasis, who was diagnosed with psoriasis and arthritis was already discharged from the Pangasinan Provincial Hospital (PPH) last week.
“We have already controlled the symptoms of his psoriasis and he is now gradually learning to walk again,” she said.
Psoriasis is a genetic skin disease that causes the peeling and red marks in the skin. De Guzman said that since the disease is genetic, it can only be controlled and not totally cured.
She added that the provincial government, apart from other medication, has provided a walker to aid the young man. The PHO also called on the Rural Health Unit-Villasis to continue the therapy being administered to the patient.
GRACE
Likewise, De Guzman said the female patient, Grace, from Sta. Barbara, who suffered from serious skin ailment due to a hypersensitivity reaction from her multi-drug therapy for leprosy, is also pulling through.
Grace’s is now recovering with her wounds smaller, and her anemia has also been cured after she was provided with two bags of blood.
“At the same time, mas maganda ‘yong aura niya at naniniwala na sya sa atin at sa kanyang support groups na sya ay gagaling,” De Guzman said.
Grace is still at the PPH undergoing wound-care skin wrapping treatment that introduces skin regeneration. She is also undergoing physical therapy to regain the flexibility of her bones and was also provided with a walker to improve her mobility.
De Guzman said Grace’s treatment may take longer but her progress is already evident.
The two patients were confined at the PPH last February 25.
Meanwhile, the PHO said that awareness among communities regarding leprosy and psoriasis has heightened since the news report and municipal health offices are more alert watching for patients afflicted with such diseases.–Johanne R. Macob
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