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How was your week? Stressful or relaxed? We all deal with stress. Some cope better than others. Those who don’t cope so well, come down with stress-related ailments like hypertension. We don’t want you to be that person J Let’s … Continue reading →

Q: Doc please help! My nose itches me a lot, plus sneezing and constant running nose. It’s more than 10 yrs. My eyes also itch me. Thanks A: Hey, thanks for writing in 🙂 The question you really have is, … Continue reading →

Q: Hello Doc, please I need some clarification on this. I used to menstruate five days initially when I was very young. Then, I got married it changed to three days. Recently for the past three months it has been … Continue reading →

Q: Please doc my daughter of about 7 years had blood spotting on her pants. When we got to the hospital discovered she was not abused as I thought, the doc said it was due to hormonal imbalance and prescribed … Continue reading →

Still on blood pressure… 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 … Continue reading →

How much salt do you consume? Are you one of those who bring out the salt shaker even before they taste the food Ever heard of the salty six foods that can add to your risk of a higher blood … Continue reading →

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Q: Please Doc, can you talk on tuberculosis and can it go on forever, if treated? Tuberculosis (Tb) is a bacterial infection that mainly affects lungs. The infection could be active in which case the person is sick and can … Continue reading →

Q: Hey Doc, I have chest pain since 2 days back and if it becomes severe, my breathing becomes abnormal (difficult breathing). I went to the hospital and was given painkillers. There’s no cough so what could be the problem? … Continue reading →

It’s International Women’s Day! And today, the theme is Press For Progress! Today I celebrate my sisters! Today, I celebrate all women! I celebrate this woman…yes you!   The one who cries herself to sleep at night…so her children won’t … Continue reading →