Author:Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) “I came here to build a better life. So why do I sometimes feel like I am losing a part of myself?” Imagine arriving in Qatar with two suitcases, a new job, a few familiar contacts and a head full of expectations. You tell your family […]
Author: Dr. Asha Anne Jacob, (Consultant Ophthalmologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) Eye pain and unusual sensitivity to light can be more than temporary irritation. These symptoms may come from dryness or a minor surface problem, but they can also occur with inflammation, infection, injury or a sudden rise in pressure inside the eye. Light sensitivity […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Introduction Tailbone pain, medically known as coccydynia, refers to pain around the coccyx. This small triangular bone sits at the bottom of the spine just above the cleft between the buttocks and provides attachment for several ligaments, tendons and pelvic floor muscles. Tailbone pain can […]
Author: Dr. Jacob Neil, (Consultant, Internal Medicine, WELLKINS Medical Centre) Feeling drained even after a full night’s sleep? Changes in energy, exercise recovery, concentration, mood, weight or libido may lead some men to wonder whether their hormones are involved. These symptoms can have several possible causes. Sleep disorders, stress, anaemia, thyroid conditions, diabetes, medicines and […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) “My life is actually fine. I do not have any major problems. So why would I need a psychologist?” Have you ever thought about going to therapy only to convince yourself that your problems are not serious enough? Perhaps you are going to work, meeting […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Introduction An anterior cruciate ligament injury is one of the most common and clinically significant knee ligament injuries particularly among athletes and people participating in pivoting sports. The ACL is a strong ligament inside the knee joint that connects the femur to the tibia. It […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) “I am exhausted, but I cannot sleep. Because I cannot sleep everything feels worse the next day.” Have you ever experienced this? You go to bed feeling tired and hoping that tonight will finally be different. The moment your head touches the pillow, your mind […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Introduction Growing pains are a common cause of recurrent leg pain in children. They are generally described as benign intermittent episodes of discomfort that affect the legs particularly in the evening or at night. Although these symptoms can worry parents, typical growing pains do not […]
Author: Dr. Biji Anilkumar, (Specialist – Laboratory Medicine/Anatomical & Clinical Pathology – WELLKINS Medical Centre) An STD screening package in Qatar may include a combination of blood tests and molecular tests for commonly screened sexually transmitted infections. The exact infections covered vary between packages, so it is important to check the test list rather than […]
Author: Dr. Reneesh, (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Most shoulder pain settles with a few days of relative rest and sensible activity changes. Some does not and the difficulty is telling the two apart. In Qatar, where many people split their time between long desk hours, gym sessions, padel, tennis and extended driving, […]
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 […]
