Tag Archives: Dr Ketch

Daily Health Tips: World Sickle Cell Day

Posted on June 19, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Today is World Sickle Cell Day with the theme ‘Control of Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria at Primary Care Level’ This is to ensure that people who have this disease have access to care and are not seen as ‘Abiku’ … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: How Long Should I Use A Sitz Bath After Episiotomy?

Posted on June 18, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Good evening ma’am. Please ma’am, for someone that was given an episiotomy how long is she supposed to sit on warm water? If she undergoes stitching of an episiotomy twice due to opening of the 1st stitch, what can … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Why Do I Like ‘Eating’ Ice Cubes? Is Something Wrong With Me?

Posted on June 17, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hello doctor, I’d like to ask: could something be wrong with me? I eat a lot of ice cubes and I can’t go a day without eating one, even at night before I go to bed. A: Could something … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: How Do I Treat Sore Throat?

Posted on June 16, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Good evening,  ma’am. Please I have a sore throat and have not been able to eat for the past three days. Please how can I treat it? A: Sore throat can be a tiresome ailment causing pain and discomfort … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Is It Good For Students To Study Late At Night And Midnights?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Is it also good for students to study late at night and midnights? A: Well, this is a question that has troubled mankind forever. Is it good? Well, as an adult, you need an average of 7 to 8 … Continue reading →

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Our Take On Some Pregnancy Myths

Posted on June 14, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Pregnant women get lots of advice: from friends, mothers, mothers-in-law, colleagues, husbands etc. Sometimes it’s confusing to know what’s true and what’s not. Here’s our take on some of them: Advice The first breast milk, colostrum, should be discarded as … Continue reading →

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Oral Hygiene Tips Brought To You By Oral B Toothpaste

Posted on June 13, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Oral Hygiene Tips Proudly Brought To You By Oral B Toothpaste Do you love your ice and just love to chew on it? Well, here’s news for you. You just might be contributing to the development of sensitive teeth. Sensitive … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: When Is The Best Time To Have A Baby After C-Section Or A Still Birth?

Posted on June 12, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: But doc I’ve seen women who are pregnant and breast feeding their baby and the baby got so sick please throw more light to this issue of pregnancy and breast feeding at the same time Q: Thanks for the … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: What Should Be The Ideal Spacing Between Pregnancies?

Posted on June 11, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Please Doc, what is the right spacing for giving birth/pregnancies? How old should your last child be before you think of getting pregnant again? A: Interesting question! And a good one too! 😀 I smile because I had two … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Am I Ovulating?

Posted on June 4, 2015 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hello ma’am. Good day to you. I’ve been writing in with questions but have never gotten a reply from you. Can you please answer me this time? I have been trying to conceive. I feel I have ovulation symptoms. … Continue reading →

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