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What is a liver cyst?
Liver cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in the liver. They are usually noncancerous (benign) and generally don’t require treatment unless symptoms develop. Some people have a single cyst. Others may develop a condition called polycystic liver diseaseLiver 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
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 syIntestinal tract disease
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 (usuallyIntestinal tract disease
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 exposeUrinary system disease