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Daily Health Tips: How Many Days Of Menstrual Flow Is Normal?

Q: Dr is it good to have only 1 or 2 days menstrual period? A: There are various shades of ‘normal’ in menstrual cycles with the menstrual flow lasting between 2 to 8 days and the cycle lasting anything from … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Bleeding During Pregnancy

Q: Little Blood coming out during early pregnancy…causes and cure??? A: Bleeding during pregnancy can be worrying whether it’s a little or a lot. But, it may not necessarily be the sign of a problem. Bleeding can occur in early … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: How Do I Reduce Gas In My Tummy?

Q: Hallo Dr, please what can be used to reduce gas in the tummy when one is having gas problems? A: ‘Excess gas’ is produced in the body when we swallow it or when our body produces it as a … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: My EDD Has Passed. What Do I Do?

Q: Hi Dr. Please I have passed my due date, am 40+3 and my baby has not engaged yet. What do I do? I’m confused A: Hello dear, thanks for writing in. Your confusion and worry is understandable. In our … Continue reading

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Food Poisoning

Food poisoning can occur as a result of poor hygiene as food gets contaminated with disease causing bacteria. Food poisoning can cause mild to serious symptoms which include abdominal ache, vomiting and diarrhoea. Contaminated food cannot be discerned by smelling … Continue reading

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Old Wives’ Tales Or Not?

Want to hear more old wives tales and advice during pregnancy and my take on them? Here goes… Advice Pregnant women should eat native clay called nzu in Ibo. This helps wash unborn baby’s body so that when born the … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Sexual Weakness And Low Sperm Count

Q: Hey Doc. Please I want to ask you a very sensitive question. I am a young man who is experiencing sexual weakness. I did a test which showed my sperm count is low. Which drugs do I take to … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Can We Have Slim Children If My Fiance And I Are Fat?

Hello doctor, I am fat individual and my wife-to-be is also fatter than me. Is there any chance of having slim children? Yes it is possible to have slim children. However, it will take significant will-power from both you and … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: My Son Has Body Odour

Q: Please Doc, my 8year old boy has started having this odour especially when he sweats. Please, what can I do to stop this or is it normal because when I checked his armpit I found some hair coming out? … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Why Do I Urinate A Lot At Night?

Q: Good evening Doc. I drink a lot of water during the day and at night and sometimes I pee more often than the amount of water I take. When I am at work, I don’t pee a lot but … Continue reading

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