We all know summer here isn’t just hot. It’s relentless. Some days it feels like walking through an oven. The heat doesn’t just make you uncomfortable, it can make you seriously ill. At Shifa Al Khobar, we see a spike in patients during peak summer months. Many come in dizzy, weak, or severely dehydrated. Some […]

Most people ignore their kidneys, until it’s too late. The problem? Kidney disease doesn’t always shout. It whispers. And by the time symptoms show up, the damage might already be done. At Shifa Al Khobar, we see this all the time, people walk in with signs they’ve brushed off for weeks or even months. They […]

Let’s talk honestly for a second. Women are often the glue holding everything together, family, work, friendships. They show up for everyone. But when it comes to showing up for themselves, especially their health, it’s easy to let things slide. We see this all the time at Shifa Al Khobar. By the time many women […]

Saudi summers are no joke. The heat can be overwhelming, and for people living with diabetes, it often brings unexpected challenges. At Shifa Al Khobar, we regularly speak with patients who notice their blood sugar becomes harder to manage as temperatures rise. What many don’t realize is how much the heat can affect the body, […]

Each year, Hajj draws millions of Muslims to the holy city of Makkah. It is a journey of devotion and sacrifice, filled with emotion and prayer. But with this spiritual experience comes a test of physical endurance, especially in the heat. The summer sun in Saudi Arabia is intense. Many pilgrims are not used to […]

Not every illness needs a trip to a specialist or the emergency room. Often, an internal medicine doctor is the best place to start. But when exactly should you see one? At Shifa Al Khobar, our internal medicine specialists support patients throughout Khobar and the Eastern Province with everything from general checkups to complex adult […]

Let’s face it. Visiting a gynecologist for the first time can feel a bit uncomfortable. There might be questions you are afraid to ask or concerns you are unsure how to bring up. That is completely normal. But this visit is an important step toward understanding your body and taking care of your health. At […]

Heart disease is a growing concern worldwide, and here in Saudi Arabia, it’s becoming more common than we’d like. Think about it, our daily lives are a mix of long work hours, heavy (but delicious) meals, and way too much time sitting, whether behind a desk or stuck in traffic. It’s easy to fall into […]