Monthly Archives: January 2020

#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Fungal Infection In Pregnancy

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
And for part 2… Q: Hello, doc. thanks so much for the educating info that u keep feeding us and responding to our inquiries, so much appreciated. Doctor my wife is having her first pregnancy and…

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HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Novel Corona Virus

The Novel Corona Virus is a member of the corona virus family that causes illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. It is novel because it is new – we are just trying to understand more about … Continue reading

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Is something in your diet causing diarrhea? – Harvard Health

‘As we age, our digestive systems can become more sensitive to certain types of foods and methods of food preparation. While you once may have handled the spiciest of foods without breaking a sweat, now that super-hot chicken curry gives … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Help! I Have Had Piles For Three Years!

Q: Hello Dr Ketch! I’ve been suffering from pile for the past 3 years and earlier this year I’m feeling much to the extent that I can’t sit down very well. Please, I need help A: Piles, known as haemorrhoids … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Coffee, Energy Drinks et al

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Q: What is the effect of energy drinks and coffee on the body? A: Hmm! Talking about coffee brings back memories of Med School. I always used to love reading on my bed. Yep, you heard…

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Troubled by migraines? Cut back on your caffeine drinks – Harvard

‘Over-the-counter pain medicines that contain caffeine can be effective at stopping some headaches. But drinking a large amount of caffeinated beverages might actually trigger a headache for some people with migraines, according to a study published in the August 2019 … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Is This A Complication Of The Surgery?

Q: Dr Ketch, there is something I want to tell you. Many years ago I had abortion. After the abortion, I do see surgical threads in my private part when I am menstruating. I went to the hospital to complain … Continue reading

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10 foods that may impact your risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes- Harvard Health

‘A study published in JAMA provides some insight into the degree to which 10 specific foods and nutrients affect the risk of dying from cardiometabolic disease like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or stroke’ Want to know the 10 foods and how they protect … Continue reading

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What are ultra-processed foods and are they bad for our health? – Harvard Health

‘You hear it all the time: the advice to “eat less processed food.” But what is processed food? For that matter, what is minimally processed food or ultra-processed food? And how does processed food affect our health?’ Want to know … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Routine Meds And Chores During Pregnancy

Q: Dear Dr. I don’t know how to thank you enough for all your advice. Please ma’am, what is ‘routine drugs’? Why is it important to a man and a pregnant woman? Please explain its usefulness. A: Thanks for your … Continue reading

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