Gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and gut and is a common cause of visits to the hospital. The hallmark of the disease is diarrhoea which is an alteration of the frequency as well as consistency of the stools. The main problem with gastroenteritis is that it can cause dehydration particularly in infants and
One in 12 people worldwide is living with either chronic Hepatitis B or C. Every year 1.5 million people die from it. In Malaysia alone, 2.5 million individuals live with this disease and 25% of these individuals are at risk in contracting chronic liver cirrhosis. This is Hepatitis and we cannot hide from the fact
I’m a 43 year old IT consultant with a regional software company. I have a couple of friends who have undergone colonoscopies and gastroscopies recently. One of them even had some polyps removed during this procedure. I would like to know whether it is advisable for me to get a scope done as well. Should
Anxiety Heart attacks are known to cause intense anxiety and induce an increasing fear of death. In various reports, heart attack survivors are said to often talk about experiencing a looming sense of impending doom before the attack. Chest Discomfort The very minute there is a slight discomfort in the chest the sufferer would immediately
The very thought of feeding bacteria to your child may horrify and make you recoil in disgust. But did you know, bacteria, or rather good bacteria known as Probiotics is exactly what you should be introducing to your child’s wholesome diet. Before birth, your child is protected in a sterile haven within the womb. But
Colon Cancer is on the rise and is currently ranked at the THIRD spot for the highest fatalities caused by any type of cancer amongst Malaysians according to a recent World Health Organization survey. Some people blame this on the unhealthy dietary choices Malaysians make daily. Sedentary lifestyles and excessive alcohol consumption is another contributing
45-year old Mr Kent* who was fit and healthy, didn’t know it then. He didn’t know that a friendly contest of badminton with his colleague in March this year could have been the last game of his life. Kent: “I started to feel a burning sensation tear into my chest and spread from shoulder to
