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Is Eating Fish Can Prevent From Getting A Goitre?
The symptoms of the goitre can include enlargement of the throat and swallowing problems. The most common cause of goitre is iodine deficiency. It can cause hypothyroidism and associates with metabolic disorders.ENT disease
Intestinal metaplasia
Intestinal metaplasia refers to the growth of intestinal cells in the stomach wall. Some studies have shown that it is related to Helicobacter pylori, heredity, diet (high-salt foods, smoking, alcohol abuse) and chronic bile reflux.Intestinal tract disease
Functional dyspepsia
Among Hong Kong citizens, about 1 out of 10 has "functional gastrointestinal disease". It refers to various abdominal discomforts like nausea, bloating, feeling of fullness, stomach ache, loss of appetite, heartburn, and acidic plash.Intestinal tract disease
Nasal Congestion Shouldn’t be Ignored
The nasal congestion, or commonly known as a stuffy nose is annoying which may result in difficulty of breathing through nose. In particular the blockage of the nasal passages are usually caused by membranes lining the sinuses becoming swollen from inflamENT disease
Constipation
Constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer. Constipation is generally described as having described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week.Intestinal tract disease