Infertility Infertility is a widely known condition wherein a couple is unable to conceive a child. It may be one partner that cannot contribute to conception or that the woman is unable to carry the pregnancy to full term. Some causes of infertility can be; Low Sperm CountsProblems with OvulationAntibody problems that harm sperms or…
Fuller and plumper lips are now a trend. Having full and plump lips is now considered as a beauty standard, celebrities even succumb to the trend of getting their lips done to achieve the full and plump look. Why Lip Augmentation? Not everyone is born with a full and shapely lips and technology has made…
Knee Osteoarthritis Knee osteoarthritis is caused by the wear and tear of the knee cartilage, which is responsible for protecting and reducing the impact on the bones within the joints. When a large area of the knee is affected the bones in the knee joint will rub together causing inflammation and pain. Common cause of…
What is Medical Tourism? Medical Tourism refers to people travelling abroad to obtain medical treatment. It has become a diversified health care marketplace. People are traveling from their less developed country to a more developed one in order to get the medical treatment they need that is not available in their home country. Thailand as…
Hip joint pain is most common to elderlies because the hip joint deteriorates as we get older. As the condition worsens, patients experience chronic pain that often leads to sedentary lifestyle. Symptoms of hip joint damage are most commonly present in one or more areas of the groin, lower back, inside the hip joint and…
Aesthetic surgery has become one of the most normalized forms of surgeries. One such surgery is breast augmentation that lets the patient choose the size and shape of their breast to their liking; it is one of the most frequently performed aesthetic surgeries. What is Breast Augmentation? Augmentation Mammoplasty or Breast Augmentation is a surgical…
What is Drug Addiction? Drug Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive or uncontrollable drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences and changes in the brain which can be long-lasting. Drug addiction is also a relapsing disease. Relapse is the return to use of drugs after an attempt to stop. What is Addiction? Addiction…
Functional loss of stem cells can greatly impact the natural aging process and Stem Cell Therapy has been introduced as one of the treatments available in rejuvenating damaged cells. Stem cells can help with numerous chronic or degenerative conditions, including: degenerative joints, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, Parkinson’s Disease, cardiovascular disease, Crohns and many…
Erectile Dysfunction Erectile Dysfunction is the inability to maintain or attain a penile erection satisfactory enough for sexual intercourse it affects nearly half of men between the ages of 40 to 70 to some degree. Having an Erectile Dysfunction (ED) can cause a great impact a man’s quality of life and their partners. Erectile Dysfunction…
Good oral hygiene is necessary to keep our teeth and gums healthy. Good hygiene involves brushing your teeth twice a day and having regular dental check-ups. Our dental health is related to our overall health. Experts recommend the people to see their dentist every 6 months for a check-up when going to a routine check-up…
Plastic surgery has become a booming industry, especially in Thailand where various plastic surgeries are offered. Plastic surgery is becoming normalised and getting work done or improving certain aspects of our body has become more accessible and acceptable. It is becoming more acceptable since it helps in reconstructing facial and body defects due to birth…
Tattoos Tattoos are once permanent but with the advanced technologies available in this day and age something that was once permanent can now be removed with treatments partially or fully. It is perceived that tattoo removal is a painful procedure, yet many that have gotten their tattoos removed stated that the feeling of removing a…
Your vision is an important part of your daily lifestyle, it is vital to maintain its normal condition as much as possible. Your vision is a complex and wonderful part of your senses its automatic focus, sharpness and strength is crucial to living and experiencing the best moments of our life. However; its function deteriorates…
Several common and life-threatening conditions can be treated successfully if detected early. The essence of regular medical check-up is to evaluate the state of your wellbeing, screen for underlying diseases and risk factors and provide preventive actions depending on the individuals’ age. Medical check-up is a thorough physical examination involving a set of tests performed…
Liver transplantation is a surgical procedure performed to remove a diseased or injured liver and replace it with a whole or a portion of a healthy liver from another person, called the donor. Since the liver is the only organ in the body able to regenerate, a transplanted segment of a liver can grow to…
With age, the cell renewal process slows down and the skin becomes thinner and retain less water. It becomes more sensitive to environmental stress. Supporting tissue loses its elasticity and firmness causing wrinkles to appear. Many things affect how your skin ages your genes, your daily habits, and, the environment. Treatments Anti-aging treatments are specifically designed to…
The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system, extending as a column of nerve tissue that runs from the base of the brain down the back. It carries important messages from the brain to the rest of the body. A spinal tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue within or surrounding the spinal cord and/or spinal column. These…
A hernia occurs when fatty tissue or an organ pushes through a weak place in the surrounding connective tissue or muscle wall. Hernias usually don’t get better on their own. They tend to get bigger. This can allow a loop of intestine or abdominal tissue to push into the sac. The hernia can cause discomfort,…
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away (degenerate) and dies. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that disrupts a person’s ability to function independently. Brain consists of almost 10 Billion nerve cells. Each cell connects with…
Ankle fusion is a surgery which fuses bones of your ankle into one piece. This surgery is used to treat arthritis in ankle. An ankle fusion is a surgical procedure that removes the surfaces of the ankle joint for the purpose of promoting fusion between the tibia and the talus. In an arthroscopic ankle fusion…