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Daily Health Tips: Why Do I Have Running Nose All Year Round?

Posted on November 19, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Please mummy, you have to help me out. I sneeze mercilessly up to 2 hours every morning and evening, and then I’ll also have runny nose with colorless and watery fluid, plus itchy eyes. It disturbs me so much. … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Could My Child Have Contacted Mumps From My Neighbour’s Son?

Posted on November 18, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Good day Doc. How are you and your family? Please, my 17 months old daughter has mumps. I just saw it this morning. She’s been going for her immunizations. The next one is when she’s 18 month old, that’s … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Cyesis, Swollen Legs, Shark Teeth Et Al

Posted on November 17, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Good day, ma’am. Please what is early cyesis in pregnancy? A: Cyesis is medical lingo for pregnancy. So, early cyesis is Early Pregnancy 😀 Q: Dr please, what are the causes of swollen legs, prevention and what can one … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: When Should I Start Brushing My Baby’s Teeth And Potty Training?

Posted on November 16, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Well done Dr. May the good Lord reward you. Please, when can I start brushing my baby’s teeth? Please, tell me the right toothpaste to use. Secondly, when can I start potty training? Let me know when you post … Continue reading →

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Saturdqy Challenge: Stand A Chance To Win N2000 Airtime.

Posted on November 15, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Saturday Challenge This challenge is not about right or wrong. It’s about the most compelling answer ☺ For a chance to win N2000 airtime, please answer the question below: What is the most important advice you would give a pregnant … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: It’s World Diabetes Day…Stay Lean And Stay Active!

Posted on November 14, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Today is World Diabetes Day. The theme for this year’s activities is Diabetes: Protect Our Future. The key messages for this year’s event are: • Making healthy foods the easier choice • Making the right choice in terms of healthy … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: What Is GERD?

Posted on November 13, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

A: When we eat, the food moves down from the mouth, to the esophagus and into the stomach. There is a sphincter or valve at the lower end of the esophagus just before the stomach. This valve usually allows food … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: How Do I Practice Exclusive Breastfeeding With A full Time Job?

Posted on November 12, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Good day Doc. I love your articles on EBF (Exclusive Breast Feeding) thing. Am a serving Corper, my maternity leave will finish come 1st week of December and my baby will be 3months and 11days by then. I really … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Are Superfetation Babies Called Twins?

Posted on November 11, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Thank you ma’am. Follow-up question ma’am, if super- fetation occur,what will happen during child delivery? Can they be called twins? Q: Good evening Dr. I am pregnant now and I don’t like having sex. I hope am not causing … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Can My Pregnant Wife Get Pregnant Again If We Have Sex?

Posted on November 10, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Since my post on sexual intercourse during pregnancy last night, I have received further questions: But some women do not like sex or enjoy sex during pregnancy. But what if the woman gets pregnant while she’s already pregnant? All of … Continue reading →

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