Dr. Ashraf,s Children & Family Healthcare Clinics

31/12/2024

A New Year's Dawn

In the twilight of a year now past, A brighter dawn is here at last. The old year's whispers fade away, As we embrace a brand new day.

The clock ticks forward, time to cheer, Welcoming the fresh, unblemished year. With hopes held high and dreams anew, We march ahead, with hearts so true.

Resolutions written, goals now set, No place for sorrow, no room for regret. With lessons learned from days gone by, We lift our gaze up to the sky.

May laughter, love, and joy surround, With every step, each new day found. In 2025, let's make it clear, Our spirits soar, no hint of fear.

So raise a glass and toast the night, To future's path, so pure, so bright. Happy New Year, let voices sing, Embrace the magic this year brings.

09/09/2024

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21/08/2024

Monkey pox is a viral disease. common to animal and human.how to know its monkey pox.

21/08/2024

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Monkey pox is a viral disease. common to animal and human.how to know its monkey pox.

24/07/2024

CHICKEN POX. Breif description and what to do?

chicken pox, infectious disease,childhood illness, vaccine for chickenpox. WHAT TO DO AT HOME. WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

20/10/2021

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Daily 15-30 minutes of exercise makes you healthy.

29/05/2021

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Urdu or Hindi side effects of Corona vaccine pain redness at site of injection. first side effect in few minute to hours. treatment at home.

28/10/2019

On MY 56 Birth Day
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O ALLAH Almighty, یا اللہ
Thank you for giving me life and keeping me live for 56 years till now, That means you have kept me blessed for 672 months = 2922 weeks = 20454 Days = 490896 Hours = 294537760 Minutes =1767225600 Seconds.
Yes with your permission I have taken approx 10308821600 breaths, My heart pumped blood approx 29453776000 times and my Brain worked all the time. My eyes are still working brilliantly. ALL my senses are still intact.
Thanks for honoring me of becoming Servant (Umatee) of محمد ﷺ Prophet Muhammad (SAW), by birth.
• You blessed me with the best Parents, Brothers, Wife , Son and Daughter.
• I have been Healthy most of the times, and sick a few time only.
• You are & have given me Food daily, not only for me, but also for my loved ones.
• You have blessed me with dignity as you are
• I thank you ALLAH Almighty for giving me all this and All that I could not remember to mention here.
• Thanks for giving me Uncountable Friends and very little number of enemies. Thanks for best Family members.
• ALLAH ALMIGHTY you helped me in all needs as you are
Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah,..... الحمدُ للّلہ ، الحمدُ للّلہ ، الحمدُ للّلہ
Thank you for NOT punishing me ( rather forgiving me, as you are ), for: The uncountable "PRAYERS" I have missed, AND Many "Fasts" I could not complete, AND mistake or Sins I made (Intentional /Unintentionally).
You have given me every best thing as you are . Thanks for blessing me with my memory, good life, respect, wealth, love and praise, self esteem, enlighten glory, self sufficiency, and above all Your protection and long life.
Thanks O' ALLAH, I still feel like celebrating my Birthdays today and for MANY years more. I ask you , my ALLAH for your Blessings for every second of my life in all coming years.
AMEEN.
I am but Your humble Servant, Celebrating 56th Birth Day.

24/01/2018

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14/02/2017

Nutrition / Diet
Folic Acid: Importance, Deficiencies, and Side Effects
Reviewed by DR. ASHRAF
Folic acid deficiency anemia
I examine many patients daily. Some children, women and elderly come with problem of::
 Fatigue, tiredness
 Feeling generally weak
 Sores around the mouth
 Forgetfulness
 Being irritable
 Loss of appetite
 Weight loss
These are the signs and symptoms of folic acid deficiency disease.
Poor dietary intake of folic acid can develop deficiency anemia..
This condition can also appear in people who require higher quantities of folate and are not taking supplements, such as pregnant and lactating women.
Folic acid deficiency anemia can also occur in individuals with medical problems like sickle cell disease, or people who have conditions where the body does not absorb enough folate, for instance in alcohol abuse or kidney disease.
Some medications, such as those used for treating rheumatoid arthritis and cancer, and seizures may raise the risk of folic acid deficiency anemia.
Folic acid deficiency
Apart from anemia and birth defects,folic acid deficiency can result in:
 A higher risk of second heart attacks.
 A higher risk of strokes. A study in the medical journal Circulation reported that adding folic acid to foods contributes significantly to decreasing stroke death by lowering homocysteine levels, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
 A higher risk of some cancers, such as stomach cancer.
 A considerable drop in male s***m count and, consequently, male fertility . Clinical evidence found that folic acid may improve a man's chances of fathering a child.
 A higher risk of developing clinical depression - lower folate levels and other B vitamins have been found in depressed patients.
 Possible memory and mental agility problems.
 Perhaps a higher risk of developing allergic diseases.
 A higher long-term risk of lower bone density (hypothesis).

Folic acid is a form of the water-soluble vitamin, B-9. It is a key factor in the synthesis of nucleic acid - one of a large family of molecules that include DNA and RNA.
The human body does not store folic acid; because of this, we need to consume it every day to ensure that we have enough in our system.

Fast facts on folic acid
Here are some key points about folic acid.
 Folic acid is a form of water soluble B-9
 Taking adequate folate is vital for pregnant women and those trying to conceive
 Folic acid is important in the synthesis and repair of DNA
 Folic acid occurs naturally in a wide range of foods
 Symptoms of folic acid deficiency include forgetfulness and fatigue
Why is folic acid important?
Vitamin B9 (folic acid and folate inclusive) is vital for several bodily functions:
 The synthesis and repair of DNA and RNA
 Aiding rapid cell division and growth
 To produce healthy red blood cells
 Enhances brain health - Dutch researchers reported that folic acid supplementation might improve memory
 Age-related deafness
 promote Heart health
 It is particularly important for pregnant women to have enough folic acid to prevent major birth defects of her baby's brain or spine (neural tube defects, including spina bifida and anencephaly). To reduce the incidence, women planning to get pregnant should take a folic acid supplement for a full year before conception.
 It also helps in reducing the incidence of autism and cleft lip and spinal cord defects in new born.
Who should take folic acid?
All women of childbearing age should take folic acid, not only those who are planning to get pregnant.
All patients suffering from vitamin deficiency should take oral pills as well as try to include food that is rich in folate.
Natural sources of folic acid

Spinach is rich in folic acid
Dark green vegetables are good sources of folic acid. Be careful not to overcook, as the folic acid content can drop considerably.

The following foods are known to be rich in folic acid:
 Asparagus
 Baker's yeast
 Broccoli
 Brussel sprouts
 Cabbage
 Cauliflower
 Egg yolk
 Jacket potato (large)
 Kidney
 Lentils
 Lettuce
 Liver (pregnant women should not consume liver)
 Many fruits have moderate amounts, papaya and kiwi have more
 Milk
 Oranges
 Parsnips
 Peas
 Spinach
 Sunflower seeds
 Whole wheat bread (usually fortified)
Folic acid side effects
There are no serious side effects to taking folic acid. Sometimes, certain individuals report upset stomach, but this is a rare occurrence.
Even if more folate is taken than needed, there is no cause for concern. Because folic acid is water-soluble, any excess will be naturally excreted (passed in urine).