Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva (Specialist Pediatrician – WELLKINS Medical Centre) As parents, we strive to give our children the best possible start in life, and that includes protecting them from common health challenges. One such challenge, often overlooked, is parasitic worm infection. Deworming is the process of eliminating parasitic worms from the human […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva (Specialist Pediatrician – WELLKINS Medical Centre) As a parent, noticing your child reacting to milk can be worrying. Cow’s milk allergy (CMA) is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, affecting about 2-3% of kids under 3 years old. At Wellkins Medical Centre, we frequently help […]
Author : Dr.Sihab (Specialist Pediatrician) Does your child wheeze, cough, or experience difficulty breathing, especially at night or during exercise? These could be signs of pediatric asthma, a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions of children worldwide. Pediatric asthma is a condition where a child’s airways become irritated, causing wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. These […]
Author : Dr.Sihab (Specialist Pediatrician) As the scorching Qatari summer draws to a close, it’s time to prepare your children for their return to school after a long and well-deserved vacation. Transitioning from a leisurely break to the structured routine of school can be a challenging process. To ensure a smooth and healthy back-to-school experience, […]
Author : Dr.Sihab (Specialist Pediatrician) Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood for some. ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder characterized by significant difficulties of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness or a combination of the two. Kids with ADHD act without thinking are hyperactive […]
