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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 […]
Author: Dr. Ayisha Anwar, (General Practitioner – Wellkins Medical Centre) Kidney stone pain is described by those who have experienced it as among the most severe pain a person can feel. Sudden, colicky, radiating from the flank to the groin, it arrives without warning and can stop a person entirely within minutes. For patients in […]
Author: Dr. Ayisha Anwar, (General Practitioner – Wellkins Medical Centre) Qatar’s summer is not simply hot. It is one of the most extreme heat environments inhabited by a large human population anywhere on Earth. Temperatures regularly exceed 45 degrees Celsius through June, July and August. Humidity levels in the coastal areas around Doha can reach […]
Author: Dr. Alvin Caezar A Natividad, ( General Practitioner – 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 than […]
Author: Dr. Ayisha Anwar, (General Practitioner – WELLKINS Medical Centre) If you have ever mentioned high protein and health in the same sentence, chances are someone warned you about uric acid. A well-meaning relative, an outdated fitness article or a quick search online will often lead you to the same conclusion: eating more protein sends […]
Author: Dr. Ayisha Anwar (General Practitioner – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Ramadan is one of the most meaningful times of the year. The fasting, the early mornings, the shared meals and the renewed focus on faith and gratitude create a rhythm of living that genuinely benefits both body and mind. Many people find that they sleep […]
Author: Dr. Mary Swapna Metreenj, (General Practitioner – Wellkins Medical Centre) Your Health Story: How to “Speak Doctor” for Better Results We’ve all experienced it. You’re sitting on the crinkly exam table paper. The doctor walks in, tablet in hand, asks “So, what brings you in today?” and suddenly every symptom you’ve carefully worried about […]
Author: Dr. Mary Swapna Metreenj, (General Practitioner – Wellkins Medical Centre) Is It the Evil Eye or Is It Your Cortisol? Have you ever experienced a day where everything feels off? You’re unusually tired, irritable, or anxious and small problems seem magnified. Sometimes, in such moments, people instinctively wonder if they’re under the influence of […]
Author: Dr. Jacob Neil (Consultant – Internal Medicine Wellkins Medical Centre) Reversing Fatty Liver: A 7-Day North Indian Diet Strategy for a Healthier You At Wellkins Medical Centre, we often describe the liver as the body’s ultimate multi tasker. It filters toxins, helps in digestion and regulates blood sugar. However, when excess fat builds up […]
Author: Dr. Jacob Neil (Consultant – Internal Medicine – Wellkins Medical Centre) Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, is a common condition where the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough essential hormones (T3 and T4). Since these hormones regulate nearly every process in the body, low levels can lead to a systemic slowdown, affecting everything from your […]
