Author Archives: chatwithdrketch

Q:Please I have a question pertaining to cough and catarrh syrup and all that. You made us understand that when a child is given such medication, it depresses the respiratory track or something like that. Please from what age can … Continue reading →

Q: Good morning Doctor…. Please! My younger sister is 13 years old and started her menstrual period January 13th this year and up till now she hasn’t seen her period again… Please is there any problem that we will worry … Continue reading →

Today is World Tuberculosis Day and this is the same day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch discovered the bacterium that causes Tuberculosis. The theme this year is “Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world.” The focus for this year is building … Continue reading →

Today is World Tuberculosis Day and this is the same day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch discovered the bacterium that causes Tuberculosis. The theme this year is “Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world.” The focus for this year is building … Continue reading →

Q:Dr., can u enlighten us about autoimmune diseases pls. A lot of people are good through dis condition and they don’t know what exactly is wrong because in Nigerian, they don’t really call patients attention to it unlike in America. … Continue reading →

Remember that if we do not build up a good stock of calcium in our youth, we stand the risk of having brittle bones and fractures, later in life. So, please read up!Remember that if we do not build up … Continue reading →

Q: Hi Dr. Ketch Have a nice day. I’m from Philippines 18 y.o, I just wanted to ask about the effects of wet dreams in our health? Is this having a negative effect? How I can prevent wet dream because … Continue reading →

Q: Good morning, Dr. I was raped in 2014, I did not go for any medical test because I didn’t know what to do. Sometimes last year(December) I had sex for the first time, unprotected, my partner feel ill after … Continue reading →

In response to my post yesterday, someone asked the question, ‘Thanks doctor, please what is diaper ointment’. To answer this, I repeat a post on diaper rash, which is really what the ointment is used for. I don’t really mention … Continue reading →

Did you find yourself feeling overwhelmed after you had your first baby with all the advice coming from different quarters…all of them struggling for supremacy? Let me help you along with some quick tips on how to diaper your baby. … Continue reading →