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医生:年轻人长期腰背痛当心患强直性脊椎炎
这个称为“强直性脊椎炎”(ankylosing spondylitis)的疾病(也称脊椎关节发炎),并不是一般的肌肉劳损,更不是一种老人病。这是一种较少见的自身免疫性疾病,主要影响脊椎和骨盆关节,尤其[…]
Rheumatoid Arthritis
The causes of joint pain are diverse and range from inflammation, traumatic injuries, infections, overloading or even genetic factors. It is also commonly perceived that severe joint pain comes with age. However, this is not necessarily true as people in their twenties and thirties can also start to experience joint problems.
Lupus Treatment Thins Skin
Lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a chronic inflammatory disease which can potentially affect any organ system in the body. Fever, joint pain, rash,…
Foods that hurt
How can you determine whether one has an allergy or intolerance towards certain foods? Dr Stephen Lee, Specialist in ENT Surgery, Raffles ENT Centre, clarifies…
Food allergies are not to be sniffed at
Food allergies are not to be sniffed at Some food allergies, though rare, can have severe consequences for people suffering from them. Allergies are becoming…
The Cancer Battle: Symptoms & Cancer Pain Management
Symptoms of cancer include persistent fatigue, unintentional weight loss, pain, bowel changes and chronic cough. Dr Ho Kok Yuen, Specialist in Pain Management, Raffles Pain Management Centre, shares more about cancer pain management and medications for cancer treatment.
HORMONES 都是荷尔蒙惹的祸
荷尔蒙即是激素,含“激活”之意。体内荷尔蒙多寡,跟个人教育背景、家庭贫富、蓝白领工作等有关,连带影响个人健康优劣。 日前,英国伦敦大学的研究显示,家境状况、教育背景及社会阶层等的不同,会导致荷尔蒙水平[…]
Combat the Three Highs Together
High blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar are three common chronic conditions with few obvious symptoms. Caring for a loved one with these diseases can seem overwhelming. Let us help you how you can help care for your loved ones: