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Understanding Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Abdominal pain in children is a common concern that can arise from various factors such as intestinal inflammation, bloating, gas, indigestion, or constipation.

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Amidst Heart Failure: A Journey of Hopeful Treatment

Mr. Steven Gerhard Anderson shares with a bright smile, "Today, I feel much better than I did 8 months ago... There's no 100% guarantee of how long I'll live, whether it's another 5 years or 10 years, but as long as my doctors continue to treat me and my condition remains stable, I believe I can live for many more years without needing a heart transplant."

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Cervical cancer: A preventable deadly cancer

According to the World Health Organization, in 2020, cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer found in women worldwide. We now know that the human papillomavirus or HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer.

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HPV vaccine FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are two methods for cervical cancer screening: Pap smear or Co-test. The Co-test method enhances accuracy since it can detect abnormalities at the cellular level.

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Urodynamic testing

Urodynamic testing or urodynamic studies help diagnose issues with the bladder, urinary sphincter (the muscle between the bladder and urethra) and urethra, which are also known as lower urinary tract, to find the true causes of bladder control problems.

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Heart valve disease, a possible hidden danger

The heart consists of four chambers, with valves opening and closing to allow blood to pass through between the upper and lower chambers in one direction, and not backward. There are many ways to treat heart valve disease. Currently, Bumrungrad Hospital has the technology for heart valve replacement without surgery, a treatment option that is highly safe and yields good results.

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Whole New Lease of Life - Mr. Bruce Lee Miller's Bumrungrad Experience

Facing a diagnosis that nearly halted his life, Mr. Bruce Lee Miller, a global traveler culturally enriched by his adventures, found a ray of hope at Bumrungrad International Hospital.

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Recovery in Full Swing: Michael Lesch's Golf Inspiring Comeback

Join the journey of resilience with Michael Lesch as he makes an inspiring comeback to golf after wrist surgery at Bumrungrad International Hospital, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanapong Waitayawinyu. An uplifting watch for every golfer facing injury setbacks. 

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Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation in the plantar fascia in the foot, the fibrous attachment to the heel bone. It is the most common cause of heel pain. The main symptom is pain in the bottom of the foot or the heel and the pain is usually the worst with the first few steps out of bed in the morning or when getting up after long periods of sitting. The pain is often relieved after walking for a while or after stretching. Generally, plantar fasciitis can heal on its own even without any treatment. However, getting proper treatment can help it heal faster and taking proper care of the soles can reduce the recurrence rate.

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