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Glaucoma: A Silent Threat at Any Age - Protect Your Vision Before the World Goes Dark
Dr. Woratta Suphawutthikul, a glaucoma specialist at the Eye Center of Hua Chiew Hospital, stated Many people mistakenly believe that “glaucoma” is an age-related degenerative disease that only affects the elderly. However, in medical reality…
Bariatric Surgery: Weight Loss, Disease Reduction
Dr. Phool Wangvisavavit, a specialist in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery at the Surgery Center of Hua Chiew Hospital, stated: “Obesity” is considered a growing health problem among the Thai population, with an increasing number of patients. It is a condition in which the body accumulates excessive fat beyond normal levels, leading to various chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Uterine Tumors! They can be treated.
Dr. Netnipa Phromnarat, a specialist obstetrician and gynecologist at Hua Chiew Hospital, said that uterine tumors are common in women aged 30–50 years. They occur due to abnormal changes in the muscle cells of the uterus, which can develop either in the uterine wall or within the uterine cavity. Most cases show no symptoms, but if the tumor occurs in the uterine cavity, it may cause heavier menstrual bleeding than normal.
Lose Weight Before Diabetes Strikes: A Silent Threat You Shouldn’t Ignore
Currently, the number of people with diabetes in Thailand is increasing, and it is being seen in younger age groups. A major factor contributing to this disease is the consumption of high-fat and high-sugar foods, along with lifestyle habits. Diabetes is often found in working adults, as this is a time when people lead fast-paced lives, eat irregularly, spend many hours working at computers, move less, stay up late, and rarely exercise. These behaviors can lead to long-term accumulated problems. Many people may not realize that even a slight increase in weight can be an early warning sign of the silent threat of diabetes, which may be developing without them knowing.