Dear Allen; As I type this right now, I have just discharged a 39 year old female who was operated on (Myomectomy) three days earlier after […]
Tag: Health
Hello doctor, what causes skin tags. I have several on my skin- George.
Dear George; Skin tags which are medically known as acrochordons are small, non cancerous growths that tend to be the same color as your skin. These,may resemble a raised […]
Angolan dried fish (Calulu) recipe
Calulu is a traditional Angolan dish rooted in a blend of African heritage and Portuguese colonial influence. Once a coastal preservation method, drying fish became […]
The invisible labour of parenthood
By Lilian Ntege Every evening, once the children are finally asleep, Margret Nakakande, mother of three, collapses onto her couch, seeking just a couple of […]
Understanding Ectopic Complications
By Sandra K. Walugembe An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tubes. This potentially life-threatening […]
Hello doctor. I always hear people say they are lactose intolerant. What does it mean? Is it curable? – Victor
Dear Victor, Lactose is the natural sugar found in milk. Sugar is the general term for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in […]
Hello doctor, is there real medication for period cramps? What is the safest way to deal with them? – Gloria
Dear Gloria, Menstrual pain is quite common and often inevitable. This is due to the mechanism by which the uterus contracts to expel its lining, […]
Missing periods
Dear Clara, The absence of mensuration in women is called amenorrhoea. If the woman is not on any family planning method to prevent conception, she […]
Fatigue Vs tiredness
Dear Joan Fatigue Vs tiredness If you are getting enough sleep, eating healthily and exercising regularly but struggle with motivation, concentration and going about your daily activities, you may be […]
Aging well in a changing world
By Beatrice Nakibuuka At 72, Mzee Kato of Mukono still rises with the sun to tend his coffee shamba. His back is slightly curved, his […]