Have you ever woken up suddenly in the middle of the night, heart pounding, short of breath, and convinced something is terribly wrong, even though everything seems fine around you? It’s not just you. We see this all the time at Shifa Al Khobar. People come to us after weeks or months of these episodes, […]
At Shifa Al Khobar we always tell our patients, immunity is not something you build in one day. It’s the small things you do again and again. What you eat, how much you sleep, how much water you drink, how stressed you are. All of this matters. Your immune system is like a shield for […]
We meet a lot of women here at Shifa Al Khobar who come in with questions about PCOD. Some are sure they have it. Others are not sure but have a feeling something is off. Almost everyone has already heard a bunch of “facts” from friends, social media, or relatives. The problem is, a lot […]
Acidity home remedies are something we talk about with patients almost every day here at Shifa Al Khobar. If you’ve been dealing with that constant burn in your chest, bloating after meals, or a sour taste in your mouth that seems to show up at the worst times, you’re not alone and you’re not stuck […]
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 […]
