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Daily Health Tips:My Baby Has Lost Weight!

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good day Doc. Please I have a 5months and 3 weeks old baby. I went to the hospital and checked her weight and she weighs 6.8 kg. The doc said dat she is not gaining…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: World Health Day 2021

Today is World Health Day with the theme, ‘Building A Healthier, Fairer World For Everyone’COVID-19 showed how far we were from universal health coverage – a situation where all people have access to the good quality care that they need … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Is Itching a bad sign?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good evening Dr., I have been having this really disturbing itch on the left side of my breast nipple. Please, I want to know what could be the cause? A: There are many different causes…

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Daily Health Tips: Post Partum Depression And More Questions On Ebola!

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good morning doc, please on this Ebola, is it possible for one to get re-infected after recovering from the ailment? Thanks A: Well, it is thought that having been infected once, one develops antibodies that…

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Daily Health Tips: Cow, Skimmed and Full Cream Milk.

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hello doctor, please what is the difference between cow milk, skimmed milk and full cream milk? Which is safer for regular consumption? Have a great day! A: Skimmed milk and full cream milk are types…

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Daily Health Tips: What Are My Chances Of Having A Normal Baby After My Last Pregnancy With Rubella?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Dr thank you for your help to us! My problem is that I delivered a baby but he died after a few hours. My blood test shown I have been affected with rubella. Is there…

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Daily Health Tips: Is It Okay If My Baby Starts Teething From The Upper Jaw?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Doc is there something wrong if a child starts teething on his upper jaw? What are the effects on a child who starts teething upper teeth? A: When it comes to teething, there are varying grades…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Re-Visiting Nose Bleeds

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Hello everyone, how are you? I hope y’all had a great week. The question below was from someone who scheduled an online one-on-one appointment with me. His questions were very interesting and I thought I’d share…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Skipped Period In Adolescence

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good morning Doctor…. Please! My younger sister is 13 years old and started her menstrual period January 13th this year and up till now she hasn’t seen her period again… Please is there any problem…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: World Tuberculosis Day

Today is World Tuberculosis Day and this is the same day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch discovered the bacterium that causes Tuberculosis. Some background…Tuberculosis (Tb) is a bacterial infection that mainly affects lungs. The infection could be active in … Continue reading

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