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Stop Buying Shoes That Hurt!

Posted on June 21, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Have you ever bought shoes and then found later that they appear quite tight…and despite everything the salesperson had told you about how the shoes will ‘expand’, it’s just not happening? (Side note – If they don’t fit in the … Continue reading →

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Love Should Not Be Blind!

Posted on June 20, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Today is World Sickle Cell Day. To commemorate this, I share an earlier post I had made on Sickle Cell Disease. Enjoy…. Did you enjoy reading Mills and Boon and all about falling in love in those good old days? … Continue reading →

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How Soon Is Too Soon For Baby Number 2?

Posted on June 19, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Did you know that getting pregnant too soon after a baby can increase the risk of premature birth and low birth weight? Many parents focus on ‘when they want another child’, but few consider whether the mother’s body has had … Continue reading →

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Can You Tell You’re Having Twins Before An Ultrasound?

Posted on June 14, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Many women think they can. Maybe the morning sickness feels worse. Maybe the tummy seems bigger than expected. Maybe there’s a strong family history of twins. But which signs actually mean something and which ones can be misleading? Read! Q: … Continue reading →

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Should I Believe The Urine or The Blood Test?

Posted on June 5, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Doctor, my blood test says I’m pregnant… but my urine test says I’m not. Which one should I believe?🤔 It sounds impossible. After all, aren’t pregnancy tests supposed to give the same answer? Not always. A positive blood pregnancy test … Continue reading →

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Your Hiccups Could Be Trying To Tell You Something!

Posted on June 4, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hello Doctor my dad is having hiccups and it’s really irritating because he can’t eat even if he drinks water it doesn’t stop. We went to different hospitals, no help. What can be the cause and its treatment? A: … Continue reading →

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When Does A ‘Normal’ Pregnancy Headache Become A Medical Emergency?

Posted on May 30, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Last week Friday, 22nd of May 2026 was World Preeclampsia Day. Q: Please Doc, what can be the cause of preeclampsia in pregnancy and how can one stop or avoid it for subsequent pregnancies? A: Preeclampsia is a complication of … Continue reading →

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Why Does My Child Suddenly Have Body Odour?

Posted on May 21, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hello Dr….is it normal for a 5 years old child to have smelly armpits?? A: Thanks for writing in. Is this normal? Well, from around the age of 8 to 10 years, children begin to sweat a little more … Continue reading →

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Not Everything Called ‘Detox’ Is Science

Posted on April 8, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Every day, people are sold “cleanses” their bodies don’t even need… 😐 Today is World Health Day, led by the World Health OrganizationTheme: Together for health. Stand with science. And one way we stand with science?By saying NO to health … Continue reading →

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Labour Will Humble You!

Posted on April 7, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

I was absolutely sure I wouldn’t scream during labour… I had a whole plan Are you worried about what to expect during labour… how much the pain will be? Well, I had the same questions during my pregnancy days. So, … Continue reading →

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