Plain-language advice on the illnesses we see most in our area — written by the consultants who treat them, reviewed every season.
When the temperature drops on day three or four, most families relax. That is exactly when fluid leakage begins. Here are the warning signs to watch for, how much to drink, and when to come straight in.
Five signs that mean come in tonight, and what paracetamol can and can’t tell you.
Dr. Nilmini PereraYou don’t need to give up rice. Portion, timing and the plate around it matter more.
Dr. Kasun RathnayakeWhich cuff to buy, when to measure, and the numbers worth bringing to your doctor.
Dr. Chathura BandaraWhat we check, which tests are routine, and the questions worth writing down.
Dr. Shiromi JayasekaraWhy farmers and anyone who waded through floodwater should take a fever seriously.
Dr. Tharindu SilvaEvery jab from birth to grade seven, and what to do if one was missed.
Dr. Fathima RizviSimple exercises that work, and when an X-ray is actually useful.
Ms. Nadeesha KarunaratneDried fish, pickles and bread: a practical guide to cutting salt by a third.
Dr. Asela GunawardenaWho is most at risk, what to drink, and the signs that need urgent care.
Dr. Tharindu SilvaSeasonal alerts — dengue, flu, heat — and clinic dates. Nothing else, and you can stop any time.
