Various reasons for earache Consult ENT specialist for diagnosis, treatment I am 15-year-old girl. I have experienced earache since I was a child. Both my ears ache even these days. Usually I feel the pain once a week — the pain is mild at times, and acute in some cases.... Environment 23 Feb, 2016
Causes of right upper quadrant abdominal pain vary I am 30-year-old unmarried woman. I have been feeling an acute pain on the right part of my abdomen since few days. Diagnosed with mild fatty infiltration in liver I often feel pukish (it’s severe when I am with people and I have also started... Environment 02 Feb, 2016
Number of treatments for stammering I am studying MBA right now. I have a big problem of stammering since childhood. I am 21 years old. Due to this problem, I lost opportunities to get job. So how do I get rid of stammering? Please suggest.— Anonymous Stammering or stuttering is... Environment 13 Oct, 2015
Preventing bad breath I brush twice daily, but I have really bad breath. I even use two brands of toothpaste. How can I avoid having bad breath? — Anonymous Bad breath can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. It can be... Environment 06 Oct, 2015
Swollen ankles may not be uric acid Consult orthopaedic to pin point the problem This query is on behalf of my father who is now 71-years-old. He has been suffering from body stiffness. He suffers from a swollen ankle sometimes and feels a sharp pain (chasaka) in his back and leg.... Environment 15 Sep, 2015
The Himalayan Times-Medical board Sunblock prevents skin cancerI am 15yrs old and my skin is oily and I always have to walk on sun and for that I have to wear sunblock. For this what I should do? — ShresOily skin is a very common problem, affecting many, and seen mostly in... Travel Abroad 09 Oct, 2007
Q&A The Himalayan Times MEDICAL BOARD Take heed of what your body clock saysI have heard pregnant ladies should get rest in the afternoons. Is it true? A colleague of mine is pregnant (three months) and usually we are busy during the afternoons. Is it okay that she just sits and does her... Travel Abroad 27 Aug, 2007
LETTERS Self-serving politicosEven though the people of the Tarai have suffered huge losses from recent flooding, political leaders are giving the impression that they are not as serious as they should be, given the scale of the disaster. Ministers and Members... 31 Jul, 2007
LETTERS Larger pictureIt’s the same every year. The parched country awaits monsoon for plantation to begin and regular supply of drinking water and electricity to resume. When the heavens open, both these needs are taken care of. But new problems immediately... 29 Jul, 2007
THT Medical Board The Himalayan Times is starting a new column — THT Medical Board, an interactive column for our readers. We have a number of Nepal’s renowned and very well respected doctors on the Medical Board, and we welcome our readers to send in queries... Travel Abroad 25 Jul, 2007
THT Medical Board The Himalayan Times is starting a new column — THT Medical Board, an interactive column for our readers. We have a number of Nepal’s renowned and very well respected doctors on the Medical Board, and we welcome our readers to send in queries... Travel Abroad 24 Jul, 2007
THT Medical Board The Himalayan Times is starting a new column — THT Medical Board, an interactive column for our readers. We have a number of Nepal’s renowned and very well respected doctors on the Medical Board, and we welcome our readers to send in queries... Travel Abroad 23 Jul, 2007
