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As another week rolls to an end, we are faced with the news of a brand new case of Ebola in Sierra Leone even while we are still contending with the news of Lassa fever! And this was just after … Continue reading →

Q: What causes piles and constipation?   A: Piles, known as haemorrhoids in medical lingo are swollen veins in the anal canal. They can be internal, external or both internal and external can co-exist. Internal haemorrhoids occur when veins swell … Continue reading →

Q: Doc please is there any eye drop that can clear cataract? I will appreciate your esteemed advice. I always strain my eye whenever I am reading. Is there any medical advice please?   A: Eye drop for cataracts? Let’s … Continue reading →

Q: I am very thin because I don’t have appetite for food. Please advice   A: I reproduce below a previous post I had made on this: Thanks for writing in. The first thing really, would be to find the … Continue reading →

Q: Dr, please can blood group affect pregnancy like husband O-negative and wife in another group? Thanks.   A: This difference leads to a situation called Rhesus incompatibility. As a result of the difference in the Rhesus factors of the … Continue reading →

Q: Hello Doctor, my baby is almost 2 months old and I am breast feeding. I would like to know if I can have a glass of wine once in a while even while still breastfeeding. If not, how long … Continue reading →

Food cravings and aversions: I certainly had loads of aversions with my first pregnancy. I can’t remember any cravings as I couldn’t get any food to stay down. However, some people develop a craving for the oddest, craziest foods when … Continue reading →

Hello everyone! I’m sure you’ve all heard about the outbreak of Lassa fever in some states in Nigeria. Just in case you wondered what all of that means, here’s a quick class. Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic fever. This … Continue reading →

Q: Happy New year, Doctor. You’re really doing a great job! Please, my question is, are there any reasons why my 6 month-old baby boy vomits every drug given to him since birth? We’ve tried different methods of administering but … Continue reading →

Q: Good morning Dr Ketch. Happy New Year! Thanks for the wonderful work God has been using you to do here. Please I want to know the cure for foul smelling vagina.   A: Happy New Year to you! And … Continue reading →