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DYSPEPSIA VS. GERD

I have been having abdominal pain and based on what I’ve seen on TV, I think this is dyspepsia but my friend told me he had the same condition and he was diagnosed to have GERD. Are these two conditions different? Learn More 30 Oct

Counterfeit

News regarding raids of pharmacies with counterfeit medicines have been in the papers and television. What are counterfeit medicines and what are the possible dangers associated with these? Learn More 24 Sept

Endometriosis

I am 34 years old and married for 4 years. Aside from having painful menstruation ever since, I noticed that I have pain during intercourse. I still don’t have any children at the moment.Do I need to consult a doctor at this point? Learn More 10 Sept

Prostate Cancer. Part 2

My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year at the age of 72. I am now 48 years old, should I be alarmed of having the same disease? What should I do? Learn More 4 Sept

Prostate Cancer

My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year at the age of 72. I am now 48 years old, should I be alarmed of having the same disease? What should I do? Learn More 28 August

Stroke
The doctors discharged my mother after she had a stroke, however she is paralyzed on the right side of the body and cannot walk, will she ever recover? Learn More 14 August

Stroke

The doctors discharged my mother after she had a stroke, however she is paralyzed on the right side of the body and cannot walk, will she ever recover? Learn More 7 August

Heart Attack Part 2

“My friend had an heart attack. He died a day after his admission in the hospital. Why?” Learn More 31 July

Heart Attack Part 1

“My friend had an heart attack. He died a day after his admission in the hospital. Why?” Learn More 24 July

Atherosclerosis

I was told that my high blood cholesterol puts me at risk for developing atherosclerosis. What is atherosclerosis and how does it affect my health? Learn More 03 July

Blood Pressure

I found out that I have high blood pressure (BP) when I had my BP taken by a friend. He also has high blood pressure so I asked what medication he is taking and took it myself. I started having headaches. What should I do?   Learn More 19 June

Dengue

“My son’s playmate was recently admitted in the hospital for Dengue. Is it possible that my son also has Dengue since he is having fever for three days now?” Learn more 12 June

Bipolar Disorder

“I noticed that I have mood swings. Do I have Bipolar disorder?” Learn more 22 May

SCHIZOPHRENIA

My friend was diagnosed to have schizophrenia. What is it? How can I help her? Learn more 05 June

Lung Cancer (part 2)

“I am a smoker and have been coughing for almost a year now. How would I know if I have lung cancer?” Learn more 15 May

Lung Cancer

"I am a smoker and have been coughing for almost a year now. How would I know if I have lung cancer?" Learn More 08 May

Breast Cancer

"I have noted a lump in my breast since three months ago. Is this breast cancer?” Learn more 02 May

Cancer

“I have a lump in my armpit, which I noted a few months ago. Is this cancer? Learn more 23 April

Angina

"I have been having chest pains lately. Am I at risk of having a heart attack?" Learn more 07 March

Hypertension

"I sometimes feel pain in my nape area, feel dizzy and has headache often. Could this mean that I have high blood pressure?"  Learn more 26 Feb