Medically reviewed perspective by the Neurology & Internal Medicine team, Mero Hospital, Kathmandu If you live in Kathmandu, Pokhara, or anywhere in Nepal’s dusty, honking, ever-under-construction cities, chances are you’ve had a pounding head at least once this month. But not every headache is the same — and knowing whether [...]
Quick answer: Many Nepali men shrug off burning urination, a weak urine stream, blood in urine, frequent night trips to the bathroom, or lower back and abdominal pain. They call it “normal aging” or a minor infection. But these signs often point to a urinary tract infection, kidney stones, or [...]
Persistent headaches, unexplained numbness, memory lapses, or a tremor that won’t go away — these are the kinds of symptoms that send people searching for “the best neurologist in Kathmandu.” It’s a fair search. The brain and nervous system control everything from movement to memory, and getting the diagnosis wrong [...]
Knowing how to choose the right hospital in Kathmandu can feel overwhelming — the city has dozens of hospitals, clinics, and polyclinics, all claiming to offer the “best” care. But not every facility is the right fit for every situation. A hospital that’s excellent for emergency trauma care may not [...]
If your doctor has recommended a Doppler ultrasound, you probably have one question first: is this just a normal ultrasound, or something different? Actually, it’s different. And understanding why can help you feel less anxious about the test and clearer on what the results mean for your health. So, this [...]
Coming home after surgery is a relief — but it’s also the point where recovery can quietly go wrong. Missed medication doses, an infected wound that isn’t caught early, or a fall while getting out of bed alone are common reasons patients end up back in the hospital within weeks [...]
Choosing between a general physician vs specialist is one of the most common questions Nepali families face when someone falls sick. This confusion leads to two extremes: rushing to a specialist for something a general physician could easily handle, or delaying specialist care when it was clearly needed. Understanding the [...]
Diabetes is no longer a disease that only affects people in Western countries or the elderly. Over the past two decades, Nepal has seen a sharp rise in diabetes cases, driven largely by changing diets, increasingly sedentary lifestyles, and rising obesity rates in urban centers like Kathmandu. What makes diabetes [...]
In Nepal, women’s health has long carried a certain silence around it. Many women grow up believing that a gynecologist is only needed during pregnancy, or that period pain, irregular cycles, and other issues are simply “normal” things to endure quietly. This mindset, while common, often delays diagnosis of conditions [...]
Most people only visit a doctor when something already hurts. But many of the most dangerous conditions — high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, early-stage cancer — often show no symptoms at all in their early stages. By the time you feel sick, the disease may have already progressed. That’s [...]