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The fiery feeling of heartburn is the last way you want to remember a great meal. But when your doctor says you have chronic heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (see “What is GERD?”), you may worry that a bland … Continue reading →

Q: Doc, will something happen to unborn child if my belly is growing and I didn’t know that I’m pregnant and used belt for loosing belly? Can my baby die or become paralyzed?   A: Hello dear, thanks for writing … Continue reading →

There are many causes for vitamin B12 deficiency. Surprisingly, two of them are practices often undertaken to improve health: a vegetarian diet and weight-loss surgery. Source: Vitamin B12 deficiency can be sneaky, harmful

Q: Hello, I am a sickle cell also, I am addicted to pentazocine. I take three to four ampoules everyday since last year. It’s now a year. I inject myself pentazocine everyday. Please help. How can I stop? I tried … Continue reading →

Q: Doc, I need help. Can I become affected because every time when I urinate, I use tissue?   A: Thanks for writing in.   Please clean up after you have urinated. If you don’t, then the urine and other … Continue reading →

In our African environment, mothers with post-partum depression feel ashamed to admit the fact that they are finding it difficult to bond with their babies, feel inadequate and just feel withdrawn from everyone. The Harvard Health post below explores this … Continue reading →

Kegel exercises are not only for women. Women and men both have pelvic floor muscles, and these exercises can assist men with a variety of medical issues. Source: Not just for women: Kegel exercises good for men too

Q: What can a woman take as diet when she is one month pregnant?   A: Generally, food focus during pregnancy is on the same things you ate before you got pregnant…assuming you were eating right :D. More fruits and … Continue reading →

Q: Hi, Doctor. I want to know what causes the anus to itch and what can someone do to relieve the itching?   A: I watched a comedy skit once where a lady sat on the floor and shuffled forward … Continue reading →

Q: Good evening ma’am. My back is bent and I am 18 years. Please, help me. What can I do? A: Hi dear, thanks for writing in. I’m sorry to hear about your problem. Though you did not mention the … Continue reading →