Author: Dr. Asha Anne Jacob, (Consultant Ophthalmologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) Most people in Qatar visit an eye clinic for one of two reasons: either something has already gone wrong with their vision or they need a prescription updated because their glasses are no longer working as well as they used to. Very few come […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) Walk into any pharmacy in Qatar and you will find entire shelves dedicated to children’s supplements. Colorful gummy vitamins, multivitamin syrups, omega-3 drops, iron tonics, immune boosters and products promising to make children healthier, taller and smarter line every display. The marketing is […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) “I am fine. I am just tired.” This is a sentence I hear very often in clinical practice at Wellkins Medical Centre. People come in and say: “I do not know what is wrong with me. I used to be motivated. I used to enjoy […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in children worldwide and Qatar is no exception. Despite being entirely preventable and straightforwardly treatable once identified, a significant number of children with iron deficiency anemia remain undiagnosed for months or even […]
Author: Dr. Steffy Mariyam Reji, (Specialist Dermatologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) You may not know the medical name for it but the chances are you have seen it or felt it at some point, either on yourself or on someone close to you. Small rough bumps on the upper arms, thighs or cheeks that look […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) Few things cause parents more sleepless nights than noticing the scale is not moving, or worse, that their child appears to be dropping weight. Every parent tracks their child’s growth instinctively and when something does not look right, the worry is immediate and […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – Wellkins Medical Centre) The hand is one of the most complex and functional parts of the human body, consisting of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels working together in a remarkably small space to allow the precision and strength that everyday life demands. From typing on […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) It is completely natural as a parent to wonder whether your child is hitting their milestones on time. Is she walking when she should be? Is he saying enough words for his age? Is this behavior normal or is it something we should […]
Author: Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – Wellkins Medical Centre) It is one of the things parents notice early. A toddler taking their first steps with legs that curve outward like a little cowboy. Or a child of five or six whose knees knock together when they walk. In most cases these observations prompt a mixture […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) Hearing your child cough through the night or watching them struggle to breathe through a blocked nose is one of the most universally stressful experiences of parenting. In Qatar, where nurseries and schools bring children into close contact and where the transition between […]
Author: Dr. Asha Anne Jacob, (Consultant Ophthalmologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) If your child has been squinting at the TV, sitting too close to the tablet or coming home from school saying the whiteboard looks blurry, you are not alone. Children’s vision is one of the most common reasons parents visit us at Wellkins Medical […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) Dealing with a child who has diarrhea is one of those parenting experiences that is simultaneously exhausting and worrying. You find yourself constantly checking nappies, counting stools, monitoring how much your child is drinking and wondering when it will end. Is this normal? […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – Wellkins Medical Centre) Inflammation of joints and muscles, whether due to injury, overuse, arthritis or systemic conditions, does not depend solely on medications and physiotherapy for recovery. Nutrition plays a critical and frequently underestimated role in modulating inflammation, promoting tissue repair and improving overall functional outcomes. In orthopedic […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) It is 2:00 AM. You reach over to check on your child and their forehead feels like a furnace. You grab the thermometer, watch the number climb and your heart immediately drops. Should you rush to the emergency room right now? Should you […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – Wellkins Medical Centre) Ligament injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal problems encountered in orthopedic practice, particularly in individuals involved in sports or physically demanding activities. They are also among the most frequently mismanaged, either undertreated by patients who assume a sprain will resolve on its own or […]
