A common myth of taking medicines to get rid of stomach aches and pains

It is known that stress and anxiety can make you feel an occasional or recurring pressure in your stomach, sometimes it is intensified by cramping or pain. Some people prefer to buy over-the-counter medications in a nearby pharmacy store to relieve the sy More

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

Circumcision in men

The foreskin is the sheath of skin that covers the glans (or “head”) of the penis. At the tip of the glans, there is an urethral opening for urination and ejaculation of semen. Normally, the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis can be pulled back to expose 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