Author Archives: chatwithdrketch

Having A Cold? Here’s Your Survival Tool Kit!

Posted on August 8, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

It is the season of sniffling noses! 😀 When you have a cold you feel absolutely miserable. As this is viral, then even drugs may not be able to help you as the infection will run its course with or … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Should A Nursing Mother Take Lemon Water Or Lemon And Ginger Tea?

Posted on August 8, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q : Hi Doc. Please, is it advisable for a nursing mother to either take lemon water or lemon and ginger tea? A: Just like pregnancy, breastfeeding may place some restrictions on what you eat, and drink. This is because … Continue reading →

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Is Milk Just For Children?

Posted on August 6, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

For some reason, people think that milk is only for children. But it’s not. It should certainly be started in childhood to ensure that one builds up a significant stock of calcium that helps prevent brittle bones later in life. … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: How Can I Regain My Appetite?

Posted on August 6, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Please Doc, I need to add some weight and at least have appetite for food. What can I use? Secondly I’m prone to cold. Sometimes, I take Procold…I don’t know if that’s advisable. A: With the adoption of western … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Vaginal Itching In Pregnancy

Posted on August 6, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Good day Doc. I’m five months pregnant and my vagina itches a lot. Sometimes it doesn’t itch though. What’s the cause and what can I use to prevent it? A: Vaginal itching is very common during pregnancy. This is … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: What’s The Best Contraceptive For Me?

Posted on August 6, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hello Dr. Please I need your advice. I have two daughters and would want to wait for three years before another because I had both through C-Section. However, I do not want to go for family planning because I … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Persistent Cold And…How Do I Add Weight?

Posted on August 3, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Please Doc, I need to add some weight and at least have appetite for food. What can I use? Secondly I’m prone to cold. Sometimes, I take Procold…I don’t know if that’s advisable. A: With the adoption of western … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Genital Tract Tear And Uterine Rupture

Posted on July 31, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Please throw more light on genital tract tears and uterine ruptures, its effect on a woman who had a big baby through vaginal birth. Thanks and God bless A: Genital tract tears or perineal tears during childbirth (vaginal delivery) … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Why Do I Have Boils?

Posted on July 30, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Please Dr, I have a boil in my pubic region and after bursting it this evening, a smelly and disgusting stuff came out of it. What is the cause of this sir? A: A boil, also called a skin … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Why Can’t I Get Pregnant After Having My First Baby?

Posted on July 29, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Dr. I am a lady of 28 years. After my 1st child I began to experience irregular flow. My baby will be 3 years old by March 27 this year I can’t get pregnant A: Madam, I empathize with … Continue reading →

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