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Acne Rosacea

People with fair skin tend to be more prone to acne rosacea, and while it is more common among women, men tend to suffer more severe symptoms.
Fibroids

Fibroids are commonly diagnosed on pelvic ultrasound scans. Computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can also be employed but are more costly. Hysterosonography uses sterile saline to expand ...
Loss of Voice

The most common cause of hoarseness is voice misuse and abuse. This arises from prolonged talking, shouting, inadequate hydration, insufficient voice rest and persistent coughing.
Gynaecology
Signs You Might Have Plantar Fasciitis and What to Do Next

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes pain and discomfort in the heel and bottom of the foot.
Sinusitis

Sinuses are air cavities in the bony walls surrounding the nasal passages. Sinuses are drained and ventilated by small openings called ostia. Infection to these sinuses usually occurs with any ...
Good Colonic Health

Maintaining optimal health of the colon requires a holistic approach. No part of the body exists in a vacuum, and overall good health is required for all the body’s ...
Ear and Nose Throat Center
Common Gastrointestinal Diseases

Common gastrointestinal diseases include colonic polyps, colorectal cancer, ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis. What are their differences?
Haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are symptomatic arteriovenous vessels in the anus and lower rectum. They can be classified into two categories: internal and external.
Piles

Piles can be caused by ageing, pregnancy, squatting, constipation or even just sitting on the toilet bowl for extended periods.
Ruth Kam Heart & Arrhythmia Clinic
A Closer Look at Double Eyelid Surgery: Understanding the Basics

Double eyelid surgery, also known as Asian blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that involves creating a crease or fold in the upper eyelid, resulting in the appearance of a "...
Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary heart disease can cause chest discomfort (angina), and lead to irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) or cause a heart attack.
Athlete’s Heart

The term “Athlete’s Heart” is used to describe the changes that occur in the heart in order to adapt to the increased demands of training. This process of adaptation ...
Suffering from Acne Problem
Reducing Scars

Scar revision or excision can be done to replace an unsightly scar with a fine surgical scar. The scar is excised and the wound edges are stitched together with fine ...
Appendicitis

Appendicitis is believed to be due to blockage of the lumen of the appendix, usually by a lump of hard stools. The mucus produced by the lining of the appendix ...
Inability to swallow

The inability to swallow is called dysphagia, and it can occur for a variety of reasons.
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