People over the age of 40 will experience presbyopia, which is a natural decline in vision over time. Initially, they could see both far and near clearly without glasses but will need to start wearing glasses for reading or up-close work. Those who already have myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism and are wearing glasses will have to switch to bifocals or progressive glasses, or have two pairs of glasses - one for distance and one for near vision. For contact lens wearers, they will need to wear an additional pair of glasses for near work or adjust the power of their contact lenses.
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
Frozen shoulder is a condition where the range of motion in the shoulder is limited. It often starts gradually with inability to fully raise the arm or rotate it backward. If left untreated, it can worsen to the point where the shoulder can barely move or not at all.
Common symptoms including severe and sudden pain in the upper right abdomen, bloating and flatulence are often misunderstood to be only peptic ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease (known as GERD).
Every time it rains, it floods. If you are faced with such frequent flooding, you should be aware that you are at risk of many dangerous diseases.
Many of us may have already heard how serious dengue fever can be. It is life-threatening and can afflict anyone at any age.
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid mainly made of cholesterol which is formed in the gallbladder. Gallstones range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball.
Statistics forecast that Thailand became a complete aged society in 2021. Most Thai senior citizens have chronic health conditions and up to 5% cannot care for themselves, which make them dependent on their loved ones. The most common condition is caused by accidents inside their own home, such as broken hip and brain injury, which contribute to high rates of disability and mortality.
Constipation is one of the most common health-related problems that largely interferes daily life in many people. Minor health problem like constipation might turn to be “more serious” if it is left untreated. Besides taking laxative drugs, an effective treatment approach for constipation is “Anorectal Biofeedback Training”.
The Dangerous 7 Days of Songkran Festival, no one would want an accident that leads to injury, loss of life, or disability.
Although occasional constipation is very common, some people may experience chronic constipation that largely interferes with their daily tasks. Chronic constipation may also cause excessive straining and pain to have a bowel movement.