Author: Dr. Ayisha Anwar, (General Practitioner – WELLKINS Medical Centre) If you have ever mentioned high protein and health in the same sentence, chances are someone warned you about uric acid. A well-meaning relative, an outdated fitness article or a quick search online will often lead you to the same conclusion: eating more protein sends […]
Author: Dr. Asha Anne Jacob (Consultant Ophthalmologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Millions of people around the world wear contact lenses every day without a second thought. But wearing them in Qatar is a different experience entirely. The combination of intense heat, desert dust, aggressive air conditioning and long screen hours creates an environment that places your […]
Author: Dr. Ayisha Anwar (General Practitioner – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Ramadan is one of the most meaningful times of the year. The fasting, the early mornings, the shared meals and the renewed focus on faith and gratitude create a rhythm of living that genuinely benefits both body and mind. Many people find that they sleep […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Introduction to Plaster Casts Immobilization is one of the most important principles in orthopedic treatment. At Wellkins Medical Centre, we often tell our patients that while the body does the actual healing, the cast provides the “peace and quiet” necessary for that healing to occur. Whether […]
Author: Dr. Steffy Mariyam Reji, ( Specialist Dermatologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre ) Laser hair removal is one of the most requested aesthetic treatments in Qatar and it is not difficult to understand why. In a country where summer temperatures exceed 40°C for months at a time, where grooming standards are high and where the […]
Author: Dr. Asha Anne Jacob (Consultant Ophthalmologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Qatar is a country of contrasts. Outside, the air sits thick and heavy with heat for much of the year. Inside, powerful air conditioning works overtime to make life comfortable. It is this relentless back and forth between dry, chilled indoor air and hot, […]
Author: Dr. Rahmathunnisa AM (General Dentist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) A smile is often the first thing people notice about you, acting as a universal language of confidence and warmth. However, not everyone is born with a “Hollywood” smile and many of us deal with minor imperfections that make us hesitant to show our teeth. […]
Author: Dr. Steffy Mariyam Reji, Specialist Dermatologist Wellkins Medical Centre Qatar’s unique environment offers a high quality of life, but it also provides a near-perfect breeding ground for microscopic neighbors: dermatophyte fungi and yeasts. During the summer months, when temperatures often soar past 40°C and humidity levels in coastal areas like Doha become intense, the […]
Author: Dr. Mary Swapna Metreenj, (General Practitioner – Wellkins Medical Centre) Your Health Story: How to “Speak Doctor” for Better Results We’ve all experienced it. You’re sitting on the crinkly exam table paper. The doctor walks in, tablet in hand, asks “So, what brings you in today?” and suddenly every symptom you’ve carefully worried about […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Introduction Achilles tendinitis is one of the most common overuse injuries encountered in orthopedic and sports medicine practice, particularly among the active community at Wellkins Medical Centre. It affects the Achilles tendon the largest and strongest tendon in the human body which connects the gastrocnemius–soleus […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) A cancer diagnosis is a seismic event that changes life immediately and fundamentally. It instantly introduces a complex landscape of urgent medical decisions, debilitating physical symptoms and a massive wave of emotions fear, grief, anger and sadness that can feel heavy, confusing and sometimes utterly overwhelming. Cancer […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – Wellkins Medical Centre) Introduction Hallux valgus, commonly known as a bunion, is a progressive forefoot deformity characterized by lateral deviation of the great toe (hallux) and medial prominence of the first metatarsal head. It is one of the most frequently encountered foot deformities in orthopedic practice and can […]
Author: Dr. Verlyn Zuniega Cruz (Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Caring for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers During Ramadan Ramadan is a deeply spiritual and culturally significant month in Qatar, centered around fasting, prayer, reflection and family gatherings. For women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, this sacred period can also bring thoughtful questions […]
Author: Dr. Mary Swapna Metreenj, (General Practitioner – Wellkins Medical Centre) Is It the Evil Eye or Is It Your Cortisol? Have you ever experienced a day where everything feels off? You’re unusually tired, irritable, or anxious and small problems seem magnified. Sometimes, in such moments, people instinctively wonder if they’re under the influence of […]
Author: Dr. Biji Anilkumar (Specialist – Laboratory Medicine – Wellkins Medical Centre) Understanding Food Allergy at WELLKINS Medical Centre Do you often find yourself feeling lethargic, bloated, or “off” after a meal, even when you believe you are eating healthily? You are not alone. Research indicates that approximately 45% of the population suffers from some form […]
