GERD diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, describes the return of the stomach’s contents back into the oesophagus. It is prevalent in Hong Kong. If patients are suffering from GERD, they may experience a burning sensation (heartburn) in the chest (usually More

Ignoring Hernia Symptoms Could Lead To Emergency

Hernias happen when internal organs, such as intestines, protrude through a weak point or tear in the lower abdominal wall, forming a lump in the abdomen or groin. More

Exercising immediately after eating might cause appendicitis, is it true?

You may have probably heard your mum say this before: “Don’t run after eating! Later get appendix (appendicitis)!” Sometimes, the abdominal cramping after eating tends to happen often with a workout. It makes many people believe the saying is true. Does j More

Probiotics: What You Need To Know

The definition of probiotics identified by FAO and WHO is the live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. According to a research carried out in the 1970s, probiotics may help lower the risk for sev More

Why You Should Never Ignore Blood in Your Stool

Bloody stool is a common symptom. Food passes through the digestive system in the following order: Mouth, oesophagus, stomach, the small intestine, the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Blood in stoor usually indicate a problem in a part of the digestiv More