Heart Truth #8: Heart Issues in the Family
Source: Shutterstock Heart Truth #8: Heart Issues in the Family Last updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 | 2 min reading time A tendency toward heart disease can cluster in families. Thus, family...
Heart Valve Repair & Replacement Surgery
Heart Valve Repair or Replacement Surgery What is heart valve repair or replacement surgery? Heart valve repair or replacement surgery is used to fix damaged or diseased heart valves so as to restore...
Heat & Its Effect on People with Chronic Medical Conditions
Source: Getty Images Heat & Its Effect on People with Chronic Medical Conditions Last updated: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 5 min reading time Edwin Chng Aik Chen General Practitioner Heatwaves and...
Hemangioblastoma - Diagnosis & Treatment
Hemangioblastoma - Diagnosis & Treatment How is a hemangioblastoma diagnosed? Diagnosis involves a combination of clinical assessment and imaging studies: MRI or CT scan are imaging techniques crucial...
Hemangioblastoma - Symptoms & Causes
Hemangioblastoma - Symptoms & Causes What is a hemangioblastoma? A hemangioblastoma is a rare, typically benign tumour that arises from the vascular system, most commonly occurring in the brain and...
Hemicrania Continua Headache - Diagnosis & Treatment
Hemicrania Continua Headache - Diagnosis & Treatment How is hemicrania continua diagnosed? Diagnosis of hemicrania continua involves: A detailed medical history and review of symptoms Physical and...
Hemicrania Continua Headache - Symptoms & Causes
Hemicrania Continua Headache - Symptoms & Causes What is hemicrania continua? Hemicrania continua is a rare headache disorder characterised by continuous, unilateral (one-sided) head pain that varies...
Hemorrhoid Surgery (Hemorrhoidectomy) - Internal and External Piles Removal
Haemorrhoid Surgery (Piles Removal) What is a haemorrhoidectomy? Haemorrhoidectomy, or haemorrhoid surgery, is a procedure to remove haemorrhoids (also known as piles). Haemorrhoids, or piles, are...
Hemorrhoids (Piles) - Diagnosis & Treatment
Haemorrhoids (Piles) - Diagnosis & Treatment How are haemorrhoids diagnosed? Your doctor can diagnose haemorrhoids through: Visual examination of your anus Digital examination, where your doctor...
Hemorrhoids (Piles) - FAQs
Haemorrhoids (Piles) - FAQ Frequently asked questions Q: What should I do if I have haemorrhoids? What is good for getting rid of piles? A: Try changing your lifestyle, diet and toilet habits to allow...
