Common Condition

What Is Bone Swelling? Since bones are made of a dense, hard material on the exterior, most bone swelling occurs around the bone or in the joint spaces connecting one bone to another. Swelling due to excessive fluid, however, can occur inside the flexible material located in the center of …

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Overview Costochondritis (with unknown cause) is a common cause of chest pain in children and adolescents. It accounts for 10% to 30% of all chest pain in children and adolescents. The peak age for the condition is 12-14 years. What  is Costochondritis? Costochondritis is a painful condition of the chest …

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Foreskin is the part of skin which covers the tip/head (glans) of the penis. Generally at birth, the foreskin is attached to the penis.  Within about 2 years the foreskin gradually becomes separated from glans penis and can be pulled back.

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Many teens present with bone pain especially pain at limbs. Sometimes the pains are short-lived and sometimes it may last for several months. Some of the pain might originate from the bone or it might come from the muscle or joints or other tissues in the joints.

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Introduction Thalassemia is an inheritable blood disorder and it is a common condition amongst Malaysians especially if you are of Malay or Chinese descent. 1 in 20 Malaysians is a carrier for the Thalassemia genes.   What is Thalassemia? Please refer to www.myhealth.gov.my for details under the heading of “kanak-kanak”/ …

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What is asthma? It is a disease of the lung. It is caused by chronic inflammation of the airways.

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Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways in the respiratory system. In other languages and dialects, it is also known as ‘lelah’, ‘semput’ and ‘penat’ in Malay, and ‘Chei Har’ in Chinese. However these terms tend to be used loosely with other respiratory conditions. How does your respiratory system function? …

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Fibroadenosis (Fibrocystic breast disease ) is a benign growth abnormality of the breast, causing lumpiness and tenderness. It is hormone related and occurs between the menarche (onset of menstruation) and in pre-menopausal women.

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A fibroadenoma is a smooth, discrete breast lump consisting of fibrous and adenomatous (glandular) tissue. It is firm and mobile that it appears to shift position and is commonly referred to as a ‘breast mice’.

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Stomach ache or abdominal pain is a common complaint. Abdominal pain by itself is not a disease but is a symptom of a variety of underlying disorders. May have symptoms of heartburn, gas, bloating and burping.

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