In the quiet corners of many hospital wards, and sometimes in the dimly lit rooms of our elderly loved ones at home, lie wounds that speak volumes—pressure sores. These are not just ulcers of the skin; they are often ulcers of neglect , silent testimonies of pain endured and care forgotten. During my rotation in the surgical wards at PCEA Chogoria Mission Hospital, I was confronted with the sobering reality of this issue. Many elderly patients, especially those who are bedrid

Rectal pain and discomfort is one of those health issues many people hesitate to talk about — yet conditions like anal fissures and anal...

If you’ve ever heard someone say they have a “hernia,” they were likely referring to an inguinal hernia, the most common type. While the...

Fig 1: Proctalgia Fugax (Anal pain/discomfort) Proctalgia fugax is a medical term that sounds complicated, but it describes a condition...

Measuring your blood pressure at home is a smart way to keep track of your heart health, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with high...

Have you ever noticed thick, twisted, or bulging blue or purple veins on someone’s legs—or maybe even your own? These are called varicose...

When your gut isn’t happy, your whole body feels it. Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, is one of those chronic conditions that can turn...

Migraine is more than “just a headache.” It’s a complex neurological condition that can bring nausea, visual disturbances, and hours (or day

Imagine waking up one day and suddenly being unable to move one side of your body or speak properly. This terrifying scenario is a...

What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a common but often misunderstood hormonal disorder that affects people with...

I have been meaning to write this for a while now. First, I need to say I am a believer in the supernatural, as I am a Christian. I also...

We live in a world where we seek to justify our situations when we do not have the answers to the questions we have about them. For...

If you are reading this article, you probably have either of these conditions or know someone with one of them. The prevalence of peptic...

I have lost four relatives in a span of 1 month, they all had cancer. Two of them had breast cancer. In my country Kenya, we find that...

Many people keep asking me this question often, "Doc, how much sleep is enough?" It is a great question because, while sleep needs vary...

In the journey of life, self-esteem is the thread that weaves our perception of self-worth and value. It's the foundation upon which we...

It is not news that today we are grappling with the challenges of excessive weight gain. With growing sensitization regarding dietary...

Some of the people close to me think that I am a victim of optimism bias. They feel that I am overly optimistic even when things are...

If there is something that the coronavirus pandemic has taught us is that the convenience of working out at the gym may not always be so....

If you have been paying attention to social media trends, one thing you must have noted is the rising mental health pandemic. Depression...