Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) “I know it doesn’t make sense… but I just can’t do it.” This is something people often say when describing a phobia. One person may be unable to step into an elevator while another avoids flying even when it means missing a family wedding or […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Patients in Qatar often arrive at an orthopedic consultation having already decided what they want: “Doctor, I need the gel injection.” Others are uncertain whether the procedure is worth considering at all. Both groups benefit from a clear conversation about what a hyaluronic acid injection […]
Author: Dr. Biji Anilkumar, (Specialist – Laboratory Medicine/Anatomical & Clinical Pathology – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Yes. A person can have a sexually transmitted infection without experiencing pain, discharge, sores or any other noticeable symptom. In fact, the absence of symptoms is one of the main reasons many STIs remain undetected. Someone may feel completely healthy […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Many athletes come to an orthopedic consultation with the same frustrating story. Their heel, knee, elbow or shoulder has been painful for weeks or months. They rested for a few days, felt better, returned to training and found that the pain came straight back. This […]
Author: Dr. Preethi Sarma, (Specialist ENT – WELLKINS Medical Centre) As winter approaches in Qatar, cooler temperatures, shifting winds, dusty conditions and changes in humidity can adversely affect ear, nose and throat. Frequent movement between outdoor weather and temperature-controlled indoor spaces may also contribute to nasal dryness, throat irritation and allergy flare-ups.Climate change does not […]
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 […]
