3405 8288
Health Information
Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Screening
Medical studies find that there are many factors that may raise the risk of growing colon polyps and can even cause colon cancer. For instance, emotional pressure can potentially lead to health problems. Long periods of sedentary behaviour and lack of phyIntestinal tract disease
Cancer
Stomach cancer is related with eating habits: Risks for non-smokers and those who never drink alcohol
Stomach cancer was the sixth commonest cancer in Hong Kong in 2017. It accounted for 4.0% of all new cancer cases. According to the statistics of Centre for Health Protection (CHP), there were 1314 new cases of stomach cancer in 2017, with 762 cases of maIntestinal tract disease
Cancer
Why does my stomach hurt? 6 possible causes of stomach pain
The stomach ache is often described as the stomach feels crampy, dull, intermittent, sharp or burning. It may start suddenly and unexpectedly, and often concentrated in a particular area. Short-term discomfort and a recurring stomach pain usually have difIntestinal tract disease
Does milk or warm water help an upset stomach?
Many of us have experienced stomach pain at night, especially close to bedtime. It can result in sleep disturbances. There is a common belief that milk and warm water can alleviate stomach pain. Is it true?Intestinal tract disease
Foods that may increase the risk of colon cancer and those that fight colon cancer
Today, the home cooked meals are gradually being replaced by restaurant food and fast food. Fast food which is tasty, affordable and fast, has found its way into many homes in Hong Kong. The fast food diet habits of relying heavily on meat and less on graIntestinal tract disease
Cancer