Calvin Leong

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What Is Paracetamol Overdose?
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 16, 2022 3:00:00 PM / by Calvin Leong posted in Health, Paracetamol
Managing Your Colostomy At Home
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 9, 2022 1:30:00 PM / by Calvin Leong posted in Health, Colostomy
Colostomy surgery is done to create an opening in the front of the abdomen for stool (faeces) to leave the body through an ostomy (stoma). Part of the large intestine is attached to the stoma. A bag, also called a pouch, is fitted over the stoma. Stool and gas will collect in the bag.
Colorectal Cancer: What you need to know
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 2, 2022 1:00:00 PM / by Calvin Leong posted in Health, Colorectal Cancer
The month of March marks the awareness for Colorectal Cancer. This month, have a read on colorectal cancer and how to keep our large intestines in the pink of health.
Dysmenorrhea: What Menstrual Pain Is All About?
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 23, 2022 12:00:00 PM / by Calvin Leong posted in Health, Menstrual, Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea refers to cramps caused by the muscles of the uterus tightening (contracting) during a menstrual period. Dysmenorrhea may be mild, or it may be severe enough to interfere with everyday activities for a few days each month.
Dengue Fever: What You Should Know
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 16, 2022 1:00:00 PM / by Calvin Leong posted in Health, Dengue
Dengue virus infection, also known as dengue fever or dengue, is an illness that causes a fever and other flu-like symptoms. It is caused by a virus that spreads to humans through a bite from an infected mosquito. Dengue is not spread from person to person (is not contagious).
Infant Diarrhoea: What Should Be Done?
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 9, 2022 11:00:00 AM / by Calvin Leong posted in Health, Infant, Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is frequent loose and watery bowel movements. Your baby's bowel movements are normally soft and can even be loose, especially if you breastfeed your baby.
What Is A Migraine Headache?
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 3, 2022 1:00:00 PM / by Calvin Leong posted in Wellness, Health, Migraine, Headache
A migraine is usually an intense pounding headache that can last for hours or even days. The pounding or pulsing pain usually begins in the forehead, the side of the head or around the eyes. The headache gradually gets worse. Just about any movement, activity, bright lights or loud noises seem to make it hurt more. Nausea and vomiting are common.
The Impact Of High Cholesterol On Health
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 26, 2022 3:00:00 PM / by Calvin Leong posted in Wellness, Food, Health
High cholesterol is a condition in which the blood has high levels of a white, waxy substance similar to fat (cholesterol). The liver makes all the cholesterol that the body needs. The human body needs small amounts of cholesterol to help build cells. A person gets extra or excess cholesterol from the food that he or she eats.
Binge-Eating Disorder
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 19, 2022 1:00:00 PM / by Calvin Leong posted in Wellness, Food, Health
Binge-eating disorder is a problem that involves repeated episodes of binge-eating. Binge-eating refers to eating a larger-than-normal amount of food in a short period of time, usually within two hours.
哺乳和吸烟:有什么影响?
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 12, 2022 2:00:00 PM / by Calvin Leong posted in Wellness, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Health