A prescription is often the final document you receive after a hospital consultation, but it is only the beginning of treatment. You may leave the doctor’s room with unfamiliar medicine names, a changed dose or several instructions that are difficult to remember. This is where OPD pharmacy services become part of the care journey. A…
Two medicine boxes can look almost identical while containing different strengths. A familiar brand may come in several formulations. A liquid prescribed for a child may require a precise millilitre dose rather than an ordinary household spoon. Patients usually see the final medicine pack. They do not see the checks that should happen before it…
Dr. Aqsa known as 1st female fellow of Sindh who has completed her college of physicians and Surgeons (CPSP) accredited training of Pain Medicine from The Aga Khan University Karachi Sindh in 2025. Her proficiency is multidisciplinary pain management of Acute, Chronic, palliative and complex cancer pain which also include: Invited speaker talks at national…
Joint pain is often dismissed as a normal part of life. People blame age. A busy schedule. Long working hours. An old sports injury. Poor posture. Many continue living with pain for months or even years before seeking help. The problem is that persistent pain is not always normal. Whether it affects your knees, back,…
Many people live with urinary symptoms for months or even years before seeking help. A little burning during urination. A weaker urine stream. Occasional lower abdominal discomfort. Waking up multiple times at night to use the bathroom. Blood in the urine that appears once and never returns. These symptoms are often dismissed as temporary problems….
Chest discomfort can make anyone anxious. Sometimes it feels like pressure. Sometimes it feels like breathlessness, heaviness, palpitations, or unusual fatigue. For many people, the worry is the same: Is this my heart? That is where the right test matters. Two heart tests patients commonly hear about are an echocardiogram and CT angiography. Both are…
Being told you may need a procedure can feel overwhelming. Most patients immediately imagine major surgery, large cuts, hospital admission, pain, and weeks of recovery. That fear is understandable. But in many areas of modern medicine, treatment has changed. Today, some conditions can be managed through tiny skin punctures using advanced imaging. Instead of opening…
Many people discover they have fatty liver by accident. It may appear during a routine health check, blood work, or an abdominal scan done for another reason. That is what makes fatty liver disease difficult to catch early. You may feel normal while fat gradually builds up inside the liver. The problem is not always…
Dr. Shamail Zia Consultant Dermatologist & Aesthetic Physician Dr. Shamail Zia is a highly accomplished Consultant Dermatologist and Aesthetic Physician based in Karachi, bringing over 15 years of extensive clinical experience in the comprehensive management of disorders involving the skin, hair, nails, and sexually transmitted diseases. In addition to his expertise in clinical dermatology, Dr….
Breast health concerns can feel overwhelming – especially when women don’t know whether a symptom is harmless or a sign that requires urgent evaluation. In Pakistan, late-stage diagnosis is still common, not because treatment is unavailable, but because many women delay screening due to fear, stigma, or uncertainty about which doctor to see. According to…
