Author: Hafisa Hassankutty, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) Imagine feeling emotions so intensely that they take over completely. A moment of conflict sends you into a spiral that lasts hours. The pain of rejection feels physically unbearable. The swing between feeling deeply connected to someone and feeling entirely abandoned can happen within a single […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) Deciding to go to therapy is a significant step. For many people it takes weeks, sometimes months or even years, to make that first appointment. The decision itself is rarely simple. It involves overcoming uncertainty, navigating stigma that still exists across many communities in Qatar and […]
Author: Dr. Steffy Mariyam Reji, ( Specialist Dermatologist, WELLKINS Medical Centre ) Walk into any dermatology clinic or medical spa in Doha and you will almost certainly see HydraFacial on the menu. It has become one of the most requested aesthetic skin treatments in Qatar over the past few years, and the demand shows no […]
Author: Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) Some of the most quietly suffering people in any room are also the most capable-looking ones. They show up on time. They listen carefully. They hold others together. They are the ones who say they are fine and almost always mean it in the moment, because […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – Wellkins Medical Centre) Knee pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit an orthopedic clinic and among the many structures that can be responsible for it, the meniscus is one of the most frequently injured and most frequently misunderstood. Patients arrive having been told they have […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) Every parent watches their child grow with a mixture of wonder and quiet anxiety. The first smile, the first step, the first word. These moments are celebrated because they represent something profound: a small human being steadily becoming more capable, more connected and […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty, ( Clinical Psychologist, – Wellkins Medical Centre ) Menopause is a natural phase every woman experiences and its impact on mental health is often overlooked. While many expect physical symptoms, fewer are prepared for changes in mood, anxiety and emotional stability. For many women, these psychological shifts are the most challenging part […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) Children grow faster than we can sometimes track. In the space of a few months a toddler becomes a runner, a school-age child becomes a reader and a teenager becomes someone with opinions, ambitions and an appetite that seems impossible to satisfy. This […]
Author: Dr. Steffy Mariyam Reji, ( Specialist Dermatologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre ) There is a particular kind of skin frustration that does not announce itself dramatically. It builds quietly. The acne cleared months ago but left behind shadows that catch the light in unflattering ways. The texture never quite returned to what it was. […]
Author: Dr. Preethi Sarma, ( Specialist ENT – Wellkins Medical Centre ) Almost everyone has had sinusitis at some point. The blocked nose, the pressure behind the eyes, the headache that gets worse when you lean forward. Most people assume it will pass in a week or two, take some over-the-counter medication and carry on. […]
Author: Dr. Asha Anne Jacob, ( Consultant Ophthalmologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre ) Qatar has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world. Estimates consistently place the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among Qatar’s adult population at among the highest globally, and when prediabetes is included the numbers are even more striking. Behind […]
Author: Dr. Preethi Sarma, ( Specialist ENT – WELLKINS Medical Centre ) Most people associate hay fever with springtime in Europe or North America. Fields of blooming flowers, freshly cut grass and a predictable seasonal sneezing season that comes and goes within a few weeks. In Qatar, the reality is considerably more complex and considerably […]
Author: Dr. Cryscel Anne S Ramos, ( Specialist – Internal Medicine, WELLKINS Medical Centre ) Food is at the heart of Filipino culture. It is how we celebrate, connect and show love. So when a doctor says “you need to change your diet,” it can feel like being asked to give up something far bigger […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) Most of us think of sleep as a pause. The moment we stop doing things and simply wait for morning. But this picture could not be further from the truth. The moment you close your eyes and drift off, your body does not shut down. It […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh, ( Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – WELLKINS Medical Centre ) Choosing the right footwear is not merely a matter of style. It plays a crucial role in maintaining musculoskeletal health, preventing injuries and enhancing overall performance. As an orthopedic surgeon, I frequently encounter patients whose foot, knee, hip or even back problems are […]
