The Covid19 situation has made it difficult for tourists and medical travellers to enter Thailand due to new restrictions placed by the government and the Ministry of Health. Tourists traveling for medical procedures, had been one of the first groups of visitors who were able to enter the country since the ban on international arrivals. …
WHAT’S your skin problems? Darkening of the skin is a condition in which melanocytes increase the production of melanin in certain areas of the skin, causing the appearance of dark, black or contrasting spots or patches compared to normal areas of skin. The reason leads to dark, dull, and pigmented skin that can be caused…
The COVID19 pandemic has impacted everyone on the international level. All countries are taking strict precautions and necessary actions in order to keep their citizens and visitors safe from the outbreak. People also look for COVID19 insurance to assure that their health gets covered in case of an unlikely circumstance of such a virus infection. …
Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment (or series of cosmetic treatments), which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the face. While a facelift is often the anchor or foundation for many facial rejuvenations, other procedures can complement and enhance the result. Surgical procedures such as eyelid surgery, brow lift and face implants can help…
What is Breast Implant Removal Surgery? The goal of breast implant removal surgery is to remove breast implants from breast augmentation or breast reconstruction patients. During these procedures, the surgeon may also remove silicone material from implant leaks and the breast capsule, which is the scar tissue that forms after the placement of a breast…
Cellulite is a very common, harmless skin condition that causes lumpy, dimpled flesh on the thighs, hips, buttocks and abdomen. The condition is most prevalent in women. Many people try, with variable success, to improve the appearance of their skin through weight loss, exercise, massage and creams marketed as a solution to cellulite. Medically proven…
Lower body lift is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin from the outer thighs and buttocks. It is a procedure that commonly is performed in patients who have lost a large amount of weight and have loose sagging skin. This procedure can dramatically tighten the loose skin on the outer thighs and buttocks….
A diagnosis of infertility means a person is not able to get pregnant after a year of trying. If they are a woman over 35, it means they haven’t been able to get pregnant after 6 month of trying. Women who are able to conceive but not carry a pregnancy in term may also be…
Types of Gynecological Cancer Gynecological cancers are those that develop in a woman’s reproductive tract. Cervical cancer is only one type of gynecological cancer. Other types include; Cervical cancer – vast majority of cases of cervical cancer are linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The majority of women with an HPV infection will not develop…
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that usually affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. Diphtheria can be treated with medication. But in advanced stages, diphtheria can damage the heart, kidneys and nervous system. Even with treatment, diphtheria can be deadly, especially in children. Symptoms Signs of diphtheria often appear within two to…
Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of disorders that affect muscle movement and coordination. In many cases, vision, hearing, and sensation are also affected. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. CP is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain…
People may be affected by many different types of blood conditions and blood cancers. Common blood disorders include anemia, bleeding disorders such as hemophilia, blood clots, and blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Blood disorders can affect any of the three main components of blood; Red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the…
Ligament injuries in the knee — such as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) — can put a person on the sidelines — fast. They hurt a lot and may limit what a person can do. What is Ligament? Ligaments are small bands of tough, flexible tissue, made up of lots of individual fibres, which connect…
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia that accounts for around 20% of diagnoses, roughly 150,000 people. It is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain and is most common in those aged over 65. Vascular dementia can be developed after a stroke blocks an artery in the brain, but strokes don’t always cause…
Cancer screening tests aim to find cancer early, before it causes symptoms and when it may be easier to treat successfully. Effective screening tests are those that; Find cancer early Reduce the chance that someone who is screened regularly will die from cancer Have more potential benefits than harms. Getting screening tests regularly may find…
Cystinuria is an inherited disease that causes stones made of the amino acid cystine to form in the kidneys, bladder, and ureters. Inherited diseases are passed down from parents to children through a defect in their genes. To get cystinuria, a person must inherit the defect from both parents. Symptoms Cystinuria is usually asymptomatic when…
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is an age-related condition that happens when one or more of the discs between the vertebrae of the spinal column deteriorates or breaks down, leading to pain. The discs in a person’s back are located in between the vertebrae of the spine. They act as cushions and shock absorbers. Discs help…
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the joints. It is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It’s characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in the joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe. Symptoms of Gout…
A bladder infection is most often caused by a bacterial infection within the bladder. For people with weakened immune systems, yeast can cause bladder infections as well. A bladder infection is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI). This refers to an infection anywhere in the urinary tract, such as the bladder, kidneys, ureters, or…
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that may get worse over time. It’s the leading cause of severe, permanent vision loss in people over the age of 60. It happens when the small central portion of the retina, called macula, wears down. The retina is the light sensing nerve tissue at the back…