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Q: Please Dr., how do we treat protein in urine? A: Protein molecules in blood are typically too large to be filtered into urine so that normally, very trace (very little/low) amount is present in the urine as healthy kidneys … Continue reading →

Do you know if you are at risk of arthritis? You should read this! https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/are-you-at-risk-for-osteoarthritis  

Today is World Polio Day with the theme, ‘End Polio Now’ The World Polio Day is celebrated with one primary objective – the complete eradication of polio from all the parts of the world, making the world ‘Polio Free’. We … Continue reading →

It’s amazing how the people who you believe have got it all together, struggle the most with their self image and self-confidence. When my daughter was in secondary school, I would sometimes tell parents of new students how my daughter … Continue reading →

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Q: Hello Dr. What should I do to stop my baby from sucking on his thumb? Please! A: Interesting question! Children suck their thumbs at an early age as a means of soothing themselves or coping…

Q: Please Dr., what is the treatment for temporary impotence? A: Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, occurs when a man is no longer able to get or maintain an erection sufficiently enough to have sexual intercourse. It may be … Continue reading →

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Remember how when we were younger, we would bet on things and to make it more authentic, make it a pinkie swear :D. Those were the days when we didn’t have too many issues to contend with…though it…

We can’t let the month of October pass by without celebrating the fact that the month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is abnormal growth of the cells of the breast. Though it is more common in women, it … Continue reading →

Q: Can I get pregnant while I have birth control arm implant? A: The short answer is yes, but rarely.   For those who do not know, the contraceptive implant, as the name suggests, is implanted under the skin….under the … Continue reading →

Q: Good morning. What could be the cause when fluid is not coming out during sex?   A: In a male, ‘fluid not coming out’ could be due to a condition called anejaculation. Anejaculation is a situation in which there … Continue reading →