Stroke Is A Major Killer
Stroke is a major killer among Malaysians. It can kill people instantly like an acute heart attack. According to the Malaysian Stroke Association (NASAM) report, stroke is the third killer after…
Smoking
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that cannot be cured whereby its conditions deteriorate continuously. Studies shown that 90% of COPD is caused by smoking …
Otitis Media
Infants and children are high risk groups of infectious diseases, including ear infections, which can cause hearing impairments and affect speech developments. Otitis media is one of …
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis means that the bone density becomes low and bones get weaker, which can easily lead to fractures. The spine and sacrum are the most frequently fractured sites apparently.
Children Nosebleeds / Epistaxis
When children experiencing nose bleeds, their parents should not feel panic. They should pinch nostrils with the thumb and index finger, and comfort the children, persuade them to open…
Neck Pain, Stiff Neck
Long-term of improper posture & inappropriate massage are causing spine diseases such as cervical stiffening, of which they are happening earlier than previous generation in comparison.
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is divided into two major types, namely stress incontinence and urge incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence happening when people cough and sneeze …
Allergies of Children
Prolonged inhalation of high concentrations of methanol can cause allergic keratitis, rhinitis and asthma. About 12.5% of children in Malaysia had asthma problems due to air pollution and …
Blood Pressure Morning Surge
Human blood pressure changes with activities. Normally, after waking up blood pressure will rise rapidly to support our days’ activities, called blood pressure morning surge phenomenon.
Hematuria
Hematuria may be due to problems related to urinary system, such as bladder inflammation, chronic kidney disease, or kidney stones. Incorrect use of drugs over a long period …