Author: Dr. Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Introduction Most patients ask the same question at their first visit after a calf injury: “When can I play again?” It is a fair question, but the safest answer is rarely a date alone. Return to sport should be guided by what the calf can do, […]
Author: Dr. Biji Anilkumar, (Specialist – Laboratory Medicine/Anatomical & Clinical Pathology – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Receiving a positive sexually transmitted infection screening result can bring uncertainty, fear and many immediate questions. You may wonder whether the result is final, whether treatment is available and what it means for your current or previous partners. A positive […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Neck pain is common, but pain that spreads into the shoulder, arm or hand may indicate irritation or compression of a nerve in the cervical spine. Some patients also develop numbness, tingling or weakness that affects work, sleep, driving and ordinary daily activities. The cervical […]
Author: Fyma Rishin, (Physiotherapist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Introduction Does your shoulder hurt when you reach overhead, lift something, exercise, work at a desk or even sleep? Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that can affect people of every age and activity level. It may begin after an injury, repetitive movement, a sudden change […]
Author: Dr. Biji Anilkumar, (Specialist – Laboratory Medicine/Anatomical & Clinical Pathology – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Sexual health concerns are often accompanied by uncertainty, embarrassment or fear of being judged. These feelings can make people postpone testing even when they notice symptoms or know that an exposure may have occurred. Sexually transmitted infections are common worldwide […]
Author: Dr. Verlyn Zuniega Cruz, (Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) Pregnancy brings many unfamiliar sensations. Mild nausea, tiredness, backache and occasional stretching discomfort can be part of a healthy pregnancy. Yet it is not always easy to know when a symptom is expected and when it may be the body’s way of […]
Author: Dr. Biji Anilkumar, (Specialist – Laboratory Medicine/Anatomical & Clinical Pathology – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Pregnancy involves several routine blood and urine tests designed to protect the health of both the mother and developing baby. Screening for certain sexually transmitted infections is an important part of this care because many infections can be present without […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) “I love my baby… so why don’t I feel happy?” This is a question many new mothers are afraid to ask. Everyone around them may be celebrating with flowers, photographs, congratulations and messages saying, “You must be so happy!” Yet the mother may be quietly […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Most patients do not visit an orthopedic clinic only because they have noticed a bump on the side of their foot. They come because they have gradually stopped doing something they once enjoyed, such as taking a morning walk, wearing a favorite pair of shoes […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) “I know they are struggling… but I don’t know what to say anymore.” This is something family members often say when someone they love is living with depression. A husband notices that his wife is no longer herself. A mother watches her son stay in […]
Author: Dr. Rahmathunnisa AM, (Dentist – Wellkins Medical Centre) Back from vacation and getting back into your usual routine? Summer holidays often bring restaurant meals, sweet treats, cold drinks, late-night snacks and changes to regular brushing. These moments are part of a well-deserved break but your teeth and gums may need some extra attention when […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) “Am I in trouble? Why do I need to see a psychologist?” This may be the first question a child asks when a parent introduces the idea of psychological support. The word psychologist can sound unfamiliar or frightening and a child may worry that something […]
Author: Dr. Verlyn Zuniega Cruz, (Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Pregnancy often changes the way a woman thinks about everyday health decisions. A medicine or vaccine that once felt routine may suddenly raise questions about safety for the growing baby. The seasonal flu shot is one of the most common examples and […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Thinking about therapy often begins with a quiet admission: “I think I need to talk to someone but I don’t even know where to start.” Many people carry anxiety, relationship concerns or poor sleep for months before making an appointment. Once you decide to seek […]
Author: Dr. Ayisha Anwar, (General Practitioner – Wellkins Medical Centre) Prediabetes is one of the most important diagnoses in preventive medicine. Not because it is a disease in the clinical sense but precisely because it is not yet. It is a window, a period of time in which the body’s blood sugar regulation has begun […]
