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Q: Good evening Dr. Thank you for the way you have been helping us out with some health issues. I am 9weeks pregnant and I noticed this morning that my stool is dark in colour. Please what is the cause? … Continue reading →

“Taking NSAIDs routinely over a long time period can raise the risk of blood clots, increase blood pressure, and accelerate cardiovascular disease,” says Dr. Antman. While the danger is greatest in people with heart disease, it’s also present in people … Continue reading →

Q: This is lovely DC but I have something that has been bothering me for a while about my son’s palms. I thought I ask if you can help me out please. He’s 6 years old and I just discovered … Continue reading →

Q: Good morning, please ma’am during pregnancy, for someone having continuous heart burn for the first month. What can she use?   A: Heart burn really has nothing to do with the heart…I bet all of you knew that, aye? … Continue reading →

Q: Doc please am pregnant and in my second trimester, before being pregnant. I was having candida .So i complain to my doc and was given gyno-daktarin pessary to insert for three days. After the insection i don’t discharge like … Continue reading →

Q: Good evening ma’am, please help me out. My husband’s sperm count is zero even after so many medications, no improvement. A: The causes of low sperm count could be medical, environmental or due to lifestyle issues. Sometimes, the cause(s) … Continue reading →

Research indicates that optimism can positively impact both mental and physical health. Here are some methods that can improve your outlook on life. Source: 5 ways to hold on to optimism — and reap health benefits

Have you ever wondered what the best time to register for Antenatal care should be? Immediately? First trimester? Second Trimester? Third Trimester? What’s even a trimester? What will the doctor ask me and what information am I expected to provide? … Continue reading →

Have thyroid problems? Wonder what to eat when on thyroid medications? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should read this! You don’t need to follow a special diet while on thyroid hormone medication, with a couple … Continue reading →

Q: Doc I am having itches after menstruation. What may be the cause? A: Vaginal thrush, which is one of the commonest causes of vaginal itching with thick creamy white vaginal discharge, can occur when the normal balance in the … Continue reading →