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Q: Hello Doctor my dad is having hiccups and it’s really irritating because he can’t eat even if he drinks water it doesn’t stop. We went to different hospitals, no help. What can be the cause…

Have you observed that you yawn once you see someone else yawn? 😀 Why is that? And of course, you yawn when you wake up and then before you sleep. Why exactly do we yawn and specifically when we exercise? … Continue reading →

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Hello y’all! As you go about doing your household grocery shopping today, be reminded to prevent cross-contamination. How? I’ll give you five top tips for preventing cross–contamination while shopping. 1.      If you go to the open…

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good morning Dr. I am 4 months pregnant now but my breast runs especially when I am sleeping and is pressed with my body, my bed gets soaked. Though before now I use to experience…

Q: Good morning ma’am. Thanks for your daily health update. Ma’am, I did the family planning that is being inserted in the arm. Ever since June, I’ve not seen my menstruation till now. What could be the cause ma’am? Thanks … Continue reading →

Q: Hello Dr Ketch, what is the causes of mouth odour and how do I prevent it? A: This is a very frequent question and so I have decided to revisit it today. Bad breath/mouth odour, also called halitosis, may … Continue reading →

‘ Pain makes us human. It is a bell, fine-tuned by evolution, that often rings in moments necessary for our survival. Because of pain, we can receive warnings that trigger the reflexes to escape potential danger. ‘ Want to know … Continue reading →

Q: Hello, Dr Ketch. Please I need help. My teeth are paining me and I tried different kinds of toothpaste. They are not working A: Tooth aches are mainly due to tooth decay which may give rise to a hole … Continue reading →

Q: Hi Dr Ketch, I have a question. How soon after giving birth can I have sex again? My partner seems very impatient to me. Our baby is only a month old now, A: Good question 😀 The honest answer is, as … Continue reading →

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Please, I need to know about gastric ulcers and can it be cured? A: Gastric ulcer is a type of peptic ulcer and this condition is often confused with Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Gastric acid…