Dr PRATHIBHA G

“Hi… May I have an appointment with the doctor?” said a tense Sisira looking into the Gynecology OPD. “Yes please… Have your seat. Drink some water if you want. Tell me calmly what makes you come here.” Said Doctor Yamuna. “Doctor, I don’t know how to explain this. But my mother says I have been possessed with some demons.” Said Sisira in a panicked tone. “Demons? In this twenty first century who believes in them? What makes them say such things?” asked Doctor Yamuna. “I have been suffering from some symptoms…I feel ashamed to explain them. I am afraid to…

“Hi Meera! What are you doing in such a hurry burry?” asked Naina. “Oh! Here comes my Ayurveda Doctor. I was just noting down the new year resolutions.” Said Meera. “Oh! May I know your resolutions please?” asked Naina politely. “Have a lot of things on my bucket list. But my first and the foremost one is to plan for a baby.” Said Meera. “Oh…that’s a wonderful one. So, you are planning to expand the family. Great….” Exclaimed Naina. “But do you know that there are certain things that you need to keep in mind before you even think of…

‘Winter Blues’… The word may evoke fascination among the minds. In reality, it refers to the feelings of sadness, fatigue and mood swings that affect a person during the cooler, darker months of a year, typically during the fall and the winter. Winter blues can be especially challenging for menopausal women, as menopause brings a roller coaster ride of hormonal and physical changes which increases during the days of colder months. Menopause, or the permanent cessation of menstruation usually occurs in Indian women between the age of 44 to 48. The combination of the shift in these hormones, changes in…

“Hi…How are you bhai?” Aman asked his best friend Rahul in a much-interested tone through the phone. “Life happened yaar… I am getting married and can’t figure out what is happening in her head now. This is my first relationship. I don’t have sisters as siblings. I am confused now because I don’t have any girls as close friends. I don’t understand her. Females are too complicated dude…” “Hey, Relax Rahul… It’s nothing like that. All you need is to understand the concept of the Female brain to know how the female struggles with their mental health.” Said a cool…

It was a sunny morning in Dr. Garima’s clinic. She was all set to go on Instagram live about an awareness class on the topic Women and Nutrition. Doctor was in a dilemma. “Are there still people in this developing country who don’t know anything about nutrition? Is this still a relevant topic?” “Didi…Didi….” Shafna came running to Dr. Garima’s clinic. “What happened Shafna?” asked a much-worried Garima to her house helper, passing her a glass of water. “It’s…it’s what my daughter didi…. she got her first periods.” said Shafna, drinking all the water in a single gulp. “She is…

“Where is our new angel?” exclaimed Chaachi as she came to see the newborn baby. Hearing the loud cry of the baby, she started scolding Meera “Poor baby….Look at her. She might not be getting enough milk from you. I have my own four kids. I know the reason for their crying just by taking a single look. Why are you not feeding her properly?” “Yes yes, I have been telling the same thing to this Meera for a few days. Look how thin her child has become.” Said the grandmother giving a stern look. “Why don’t you understand my…

“Mommy, where is my tie?” yelled 3-year-old Ayan as Preethi was about to have her breakfast. “Dear, did you find my wallet?” asked Preethi’s husband in a subtle tone. “Preethi, where did you keep my medicines yesterday night?” asked her father– in–law. “Preethi, did you switch off the gas?” enquired her mother-in-law, and in between the run to switch off the stove and finding Father’s medicines, she forgot to take her medicine for hypothyroidism. In between all these, her phone rang, flashing the name of her boss. She took the phone only to find a detailed query about the PowerPoint…

The use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-thecounter medicines or alcohol for purposes other than those for which they are meant to be used, or in excessive amounts are termed as Drug abuse. Substance abuse may lead to social, physical, emotional, and job-related problems. On reading this definition of drug abuse, one might think of it as a simple condition that can be tackled easily. But when it comes to real life, it becomes a threat even to the person’s life, often resulting in their demise. Usually, men are often seen to be more resorting to…

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are one of the most common diseases seen in women of all age groups. According to a recent survey, almost all women have experienced an attack of Urinary Tract Infection at least once in their entire lifetime. Nena took her girl child Nyra, who is 12 years old, to a psychologist. The child was showing reluctance in going to school. Neena was fed up with the tantrums of Nyra of not going to school. She was finally fed up with all the emotional dramas including crying in a wide mouth. The worried mother decided to take…

“Mommy, my tummy hurts…. I can’t bear it.” Said twelve-year-old Naira holding her abdomen. “You are on your periods dear…All girls have that pain. Its normal.” Retorted back her mother. “No mommy, I don’t want to go to school today. I can’t even walk.” Naira’s eyes got filled with tears. “It is all your excuse to skip your school, Naira. Get ready soon. You are going to school today.” said the mother with an angry face. You might have heard this conversation going on between your friends and family. Most of the people consider pain during the time of menstruation…