Monthly Archives: April 2016

Daily Health Tips: What Causes Bleeding Gums?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: HI DOC! I’m a 23-year Old Man suffering from bleeding gums. What do you think may be the cause and how can I stop the bleeding? A: Your brushing and flossing techniques could be the…

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Daily Health Tips: It’s World Malaria Day, 2016

Today is World Malaria Day and the theme for today’s celebration is ‘End Malaria For Good’.   We all have a role to play in ending his disease for good. I have had people ask me things like’ you mean … Continue reading

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Food Cravings And Aversions.

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Food cravings and aversions: I certainly had loads of aversions with my first pregnancy. I can’t remember any cravings as I couldn’t get any food to stay down. However, some people develop a craving for the…

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Daily Health Tips: Underarm And Groin Razor Bumps

Q: Dr, I always develop razor bumps or sores after shaving both armpits and private parts. How can I solve this? A: Razor bumps are also known as ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs occur when hair curls back and brow back … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Fungal Infections

Q: Hello Dr. Ketch I need your help if you handle fungal infection as well. Advise if I could send picture of my problem to you. A: Fungi are invisible (to the naked eye) micro-organisms that are plant-like. They love … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips:Trying To Conceive

Q: Hi Dr. I am 31 and my husband 34.We got married last year in May and since then have being trying to conceive all to no avail. Please advise us, Doctor. A: Congratulations on your marriage! Not being able … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips:How stretching keeps your joints moving – Harvard Health

http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/how-stretching-keeps-your-joints-moving

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Daily Health Tips: How Do I Build Up My Blood Level After Malaria In Pregnancy?

Q: Dr I am 7.6 months pregnant but at 6 months I had malaria. After getting treatment just last week they found, I have little blood in my body and lost weight from 72kg to 64kg. But I had been … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Breastfeeding Challenges

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hi ma’am. Please, kindly advice. I had a baby in June this year and have not been able to breastfeed. Firstly, it was because my nipples are too flat which makes it difficult for my…

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Daily Health Tips:My Baby Has Lost Weight!

Q: Good day Doc. Please I have a 5months and 3 weeks old baby. I went to the hospital and checked her weight and she weighs 6.8 kg. The doc said dat she is not gaining enough weight because as … Continue reading

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