What We Can Help With
The Koyo app lets you chat with qualified doctors in Nigeria who can provide expert guidance, answer your health questions, and help you navigate the healthcare system. While we can't perform physical examinations, run diagnostic tests, or issue prescriptions, we can assess your symptoms through conversation and images, recommend treatments to discuss with your pharmacist, give clear advice on what to do if there is a potentially serious condition, and advise you on when and where to seek in-person care. We're here to make quality medical advice accessible, affordable, and convenient for you and your family.
Child Health
From newborn care to childhood illnesses, our doctors provide guidance to help you keep your children healthy and know when to seek additional care.
Common Childhood Illnesses
We can assess symptoms like fever, cough, cold, diarrhea, and vomiting to help you understand what's happening and when you need to seek in-person care. Our doctors can guide you on home management and red flags to watch for.
Malaria Symptoms in Children
Get expert advice on recognizing malaria symptoms in your child and understanding when it's time to visit a clinic or hospital. We'll help you navigate treatment and testing options, and what to discuss with your pharmacist.
Vaccination Guidance
Have questions about your child's immunization schedule, vaccine side effects, or catching up on missed vaccines? Our doctors can review the recommended schedule and address your concerns about keeping your child protected.
Infant Feeding Advice
Whether you're breastfeeding, using formula, or starting solid foods, we provide support for common feeding challenges and nutritional questions. Get personalized guidance on what's working and what adjustments might help.
Growth and Development Concerns
Worried about your child's developmental milestones or growth patterns? We can discuss your observations, provide age-appropriate expectations, and advise when further evaluation might be needed.
Childhood Rashes and Skin Conditions
Share photos of your child's skin condition and get professional assessment of rashes, infections, or other skin issues. Our doctors can help identify common conditions and recommend appropriate treatments.
Newborn Care
Get support with umbilical cord care, understanding newborn jaundice, establishing feeding patterns, and navigating the first weeks with your baby. We're here to answer those urgent 3am questions that keep new parents up at night.
Nutrition Concerns
Address worries about picky eating, adequate weight gain, or whether your child needs vitamin supplements. Our doctors can provide practical strategies tailored to your child's age and circumstances.
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Supporting you through pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period with expert advice and guidance at every stage.
Prenatal Care Questions
Understand what to expect during each trimester and get answers about your prenatal visits and pregnancy progress. We'll help you prepare for what's coming next and know what's normal.
Pregnancy Symptoms
Learn which pregnancy symptoms are normal and which ones require immediate medical attention. Our doctors can help you distinguish between common discomforts and warning signs that need urgent care.
Nutrition During Pregnancy
Get guidance on what to eat, which foods to avoid, and what supplements you need for a healthy pregnancy. We'll help you create a practical nutrition plan that works with your lifestyle and local food options.
Labour Preparation
Understand the signs of labour, know when to head to the hospital, and recognize warning signs that require immediate attention. We'll help you feel prepared and confident as your due date approaches.
Postpartum Recovery
Navigate the physical and emotional changes after childbirth, from healing to mood changes to recognizing complications. Our doctors provide support during this critical transition period.
Breastfeeding Support
Get help with latching difficulties, milk supply concerns, breast pain, and weaning guidance. Whether you're just starting or facing challenges along the way, we're here to support your breastfeeding journey.
Family Planning Advice
Discuss contraceptive options, optimal spacing between pregnancies, and what family planning methods work best for your health and circumstances. Make informed decisions about your reproductive health.
General Health Management
Get help managing your overall health, understanding symptoms, and making informed decisions about your care.
Initial Symptom Assessment
Not sure if your symptoms warrant an in-person visit? We'll help you evaluate your symptoms and determine the appropriate level of care you need.
Malaria and Typhoid
Get help recognizing symptoms of these common illnesses and understand the treatment pathway. Our doctors can guide you on managing symptoms and when to seek additional testing or care.
Chronic Condition Support
Receive ongoing advice for managing conditions like diabetes and hypertension, including lifestyle modifications and medication adherence. We help you stay on top of your chronic health conditions between specialist visits.
Medication Questions
Understand your prescribed medications, potential side effects, drug interactions, and proper usage. Get clarity on how and when to take your medicines for maximum effectiveness.
Understanding Your Test Results
Already have lab results or scan reports? Our doctors can help explain what they mean, answer your questions, and advise on next steps.
Second Opinions
Unsure about a diagnosis or treatment plan you've received? Discuss your concerns with our doctors for an additional perspective on your care options.
Minor Injury Guidance
Get first aid advice for cuts, burns, sprains, and other minor injuries. We'll help you know how to care for injuries at home and when professional treatment is needed.
Healthcare Navigation
Navigate Nigeria's healthcare system with confidence, from finding the right facility to understanding your insurance coverage.
Finding the Right Specialist or Facility
Not sure where to go for your specific condition? We can guide you to appropriate specialists, hospitals, or clinics based on your needs and location.
Understanding Referrals
Get clarity on what tests, procedures, or specialist consultations you need and why they're recommended. We'll help you understand your care plan and next steps.
Pharmacy Guidance
Learn what to ask your pharmacist for, understand over-the-counter treatment options, and get recommendations on what medications to discuss. We bridge the gap between diagnosis and obtaining treatment.
Cost-Effective Care Options
Get advice on balancing quality healthcare with affordability, including when generic medications are appropriate and which services are most essential. We help you make informed decisions that fit your budget.
Other Health Needs
Beyond the basics, we provide support for a wide range of health concerns affecting your daily life and wellbeing.
Skin Conditions
Share photos of rashes, infections, wounds, or other skin concerns for professional assessment. Our doctors can identify common skin conditions and recommend appropriate treatments or referrals.
Sexual Health
Discuss STI concerns, safe sex practices, and reproductive health in a confidential, non-judgmental environment. Get reliable information and guidance on protecting your sexual health.
Mental Health Support
Talk about stress, anxiety, depression, or sleep issues confidentially with doctors who understand the importance of mental wellbeing. Receive support, coping strategies, and guidance on when additional professional help might be beneficial.
Preventive Health
Learn about screening recommendations for your age and risk factors, plus get advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We focus on keeping you well, not just treating illness.
Travel Health
Prepare for travel with advice on necessary vaccinations, malaria prevention, and how to stay healthy while away. Get guidance on managing existing conditions while traveling.
Dental Health Basics
Understand when dental pain or issues require a dentist visit and get advice on managing discomfort in the meantime. While we're not dentists, we can help you know when and where to seek dental care.
What We Cannot Do
Please note: Our service has some important limitations to ensure you receive appropriate care:
Physical examinations - We cannot perform hands-on examinations or procedures
Issue prescriptions - We cannot write prescriptions, but we can recommend treatments to discuss with your pharmacist
Order or perform diagnostic tests - We cannot arrange for labs, x-rays, or other tests, though we can help you understand results you already have, and we can suggest tests to discuss when visiting a hospital or clinic.
Provide emergency care - For emergencies, always call emergency services or go to the nearest hospital immediately
We're here to complement, not replace, in-person medical care when it's needed.
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