Monthly Archives: May 2020

#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Do IUDs Cause Smelly Discharge?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hi doctor. Does a loop cause smelly discharge or just lots of discharge? A: Intra Uterine Device (IUD) are also known as loop contraceptives. There are two types: the Paragard IUD and the Mirena IUD.…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Possible To Give Birth At Eight Months?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hi Dr. ketch is it possible to give birth at 8 months? I’ve been having abdominal pains for 2 days now the baby keeps tossing and turning? Could this be labor pains or not? A:…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Hiccups

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hello, doctor my baby is 7weeks old and she is experiencing hiccups which last for about, 1-2minutes and crying which leads to sleepless night, any medicine or remedy for this. A: Hiccups refer to involuntary…

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Daily Health Tips: How Do I Handle Pain From Haemorrhoids After Surgery?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hi doc I am from Kenya. I had a 3° hemorrhoid removed .I had been suffering from the hemorrhoid for the last 7 years. Now that it has been removed I am sore, going to…

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Do You Know Your Numbers?

High blood pressure used to be defined as blood pressure reading of 140/90mmHg or more. Not anymore!The new guidelines by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association state that only blood pressure readings below 120/80mmHg can now … Continue reading

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3 tips to prevent neck pain – Harvard Health

Some tips to help you avoid neck pain while using your computer, phone or reading. Very useful! Read! https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/3-tips-to-prevent-neck-pain

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Is A Heavy Flow Normal?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good evening Doc. Please, I have a question: heavy flow in menstruation – is it normal?. A: Heavy menstrual flow, also known as menorrhagia, can be a source of major concern for the sheer inconvenience…

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Staying calm in turbulent times – Harvard Health

‘Nowadays, simply tuning in to the daily news is likely to be stressful. Add on the stresses of daily life — such as handling work demands or adjusting to retirement, dealing with family issues, coping with illness, or caregiving — … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Pregnancy After A Caesarian Section

Q: Good morning ma, Please ma’am, it’s urgent. Please for how many years can a woman who delivered through operation wait before getting pregnant again? I mean the minimum no of yearsA: Thanks for writing in. This is a common … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Pains In The Chest And Upper Arm

Q: I have been having pains in my chest and upper arm region for close to two weeks now and have been using Paracetamol and Panadol, without the pains subsiding, this morning I checked my BP and I got 130/90. I’m … Continue reading

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