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Certain strenuous physical activities can cause hernia

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.
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Surgical Treatment of Appendicitis

Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed, swollen, or infected, caused by various infections such as virus, or bacteria in the digestive tract. The appendix is a thin tube sitting near the junction of the small intestine and larg
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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 phy
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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 ma
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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 dif
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