胆囊结石及其后遗症

随着医学知识的普遍化,大家对人体内的一些器官也开始初步的接触与了解。那大家对胆的认识有多少呢?常会面对上腹部疼痛,或者说,常提到胃痛的朋友们,就需要为健康来科普一下胆结石的知识了。

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Common Foot Conditions in Kids

Children experience different kinds of foot problems similar to adults. These conditions show different characteristics where some may occur more frequently in children due to their active lifestyles and developing bodies.

For this episode of AskMeDoctor! we have Dr. Paisal Hussin, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Columbia Asia Hospital – Puchong, who is also a father of three to help us explore more about this topic.

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远离人乳头瘤病毒 (HPV)

关于生病这件事,最尴尬和难以启齿的应该就是私密部位。早年的保守教育,让性教育成为不可说的秘密,如今性所引起的疾病、社会问题,成为国家、教育和医疗机构致力解决的目标之一。

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The Basics About Colon Cancer

Did you know that colorectal cancer is the most common cancer among Malaysian men and the second most common cancer among Malaysian women? Overall, it is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in Malaysia, according to a research carried out by a collaboration of varsities in 2020 under the Be Cancer Alert Campaign. Let’s find out more about Colorectal Cancer from Dr. Yong Yuen Geng who is the Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon at Columbia Asia Hospital – Setapak.

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儿童冠病疫苗接种

Columbia Asia(民都鲁)医院儿科专科医生刘运原医生认为,让儿童接种疫苗是有必要的,多数严重的冠病确诊病例都是没有疫苗保护。

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Getting Cholesterol Clarity

Did you know that a research result published in 2019 by National Health & Morbidity Survey (NHMS) showed that four out of 10 people in Malaysia have high cholesterol? Out of this, one out of four are not aware of their condition.

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Safety First! Preventing Kids Injuries From Happening

As a parent, we are always trying to protect our children from all these bumps, bruises, scrapes and falls.

But we do believe that these are just part of growing up for an active, curious child. But with some practical steps and planning, these incidents are more likely to be the kind that a kiss, cuddle and bandaid will fix.

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Usah Bergantung Susu Formula

Mengandung buat kali pertama? Tahniah saya ucapkan. Sebagai seorang kaunselor laktasi, ingin saya berkongsi tentang kebaikan susu ibu. Ianya dapat menjalinkan ikatan yang mesra antara ibu dan bayi. Sentuhan yang dirasai antara ibu dan bayi ini mendatangkan perasaan kasih sayang, belas dan manja. Namun ramai juga ibu-ibu baru yang belum maklum sepenuhnya tentang kebaikan susu ibu atau mendengar maklumat yang tidak benar, lantas terlalu cepat membuat keputusan untuk memberi bayi mereka susu formula. Nanti dulu. Mari saya senaraikan antara perkara-perkara yang sering dikhuatiri seorang ibu tentang menyusu badan serta fakta yang harus dipertimbangkan.

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The Truth About Back Pain

If you have lower back pain, you are not alone. Back pain is one of most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work. Even school-going children can have back pain.

Back pain can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp or shooting pain. It can begin suddenly as a result of an accident or by lifting something heavy, or it can develop over time as we age. Getting too little exercise followed by a strenuous workout can also cause back pain.

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Overview of Common Threats to Women’s Health

This week we look into some of the health threats which are common to women. To understand more about this, we talk to Dr Silvam Sellapan, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist from Columbia Asia Hospital – Puchong, who gives us pointers on to what to watch out for and how to take better care of ourselves.

Not only that, for mummies who have daughters, these are good pointers to help with their health as they get into adolescent years, too. Read on!

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