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Klinik MedicVac (Previously known as Klinik H. T Lee) is a Family Medicine clinic servicing community in and around Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and is a healthcare partner of Erufu Care Community Medical Support Network.
Established in 1980, this clinic is known for its affordable services that they provide in the Residential Area of Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This includes the clinic's listed signature treatments like Wound Debridement, Shingles Treatment, High Blood Pressure Treatment, High Cholesterol Treatment and Chronic Wound Healing.
Klinik MedicVac (Previously known as Klinik H. T Lee) also provides amenities like disabled friendly, wheelchair accessible, waiting area/lounge, changing room and restaurant/cafeteria (nearby).
The clinic has on-street parking available, and has Traffic Volume Changes Throughout the Day around the area of Taman Mutiara. You can also take the following public transport to the clinic: Transit (MRT) at Taman Mutiara, 400m away
The clinic accepts Cash, Credit Card (Mastercard) and Credit Card (VISA) payments.
You can find the treatments and services list below. Fill up an enquiry message form to get personalised information regarding the particular treatment. The clinic personnel will respond to you the soonest possible, personally.
Same row with Ekocheras Mall, opposite Cheras Leisure Mall. The clinic is located in the inner road.
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To get a doctor started on listing your symptoms, disease, and treatments you need, you will go through a set of interviews and tests, including blood test, urine test, and stool test. Urine test, or also known as urine analysis (UA), or urinalysis is a series of tests on your pee. They can detect diseases such as kidney disease, liver disease, and diabetes in their early stages. Medical professionals use urine test to detect: Urine pH Protein in urine White blood cells/leukocytes in urine Glucose in urine Blood in urine, etc. Consultation is the essence of functional medicine. Consult with your doctor and find out whether you need a urine test in your set of treatments.
A pregnancy test can help us determine if a woman is pregnant or not. There are several methods or procedures that can be used to test for pregnancy, including urine test, blood test and ultrasound.
A pregnancy ultrasound can be used to confirm the dates of pregnancy and general wellbeing of the fetus (baby), and also to detect any structural anomalies and growth of the fetus. It can be done during the initial visit and is usually part of pregnancy routine health screenings throughout the pregnancy period. Ultrasounds are not invasive, so it brings no risk to you or your baby. It provides an image of the baby in the womb. During an ultrasound, gel is applied on your abdomen area to allow sound waves from the ultrasound probe to pass into your uterus. The ultrasound probe is then moved over your abdomen to produce an ultrasound image via the reflection of the sound waves off the baby. There are several different types of ultrasound like 2D ultrasound, 3D ultrasound, 5D ultrasound, and Doppler ultrasound.
For both the health and wellbeing of the mother and the baby, influenza vaccines are administrated to prevent any risk of influenze outbreak affecting your pregnancy. Sometimes, these vaccines are administered for the husband or other family members around the mother and baby too.
Hepatitis B screening and vaccine is recommended to be done as early as possible, and is compulsory for all pregnant women who have not been immunized before, and if you have any of the following characteristics: - More than one sex partner during the previous 6 months - Previous evaluation or treatment for a sexually transmitted disease - Recent or current injection of drug use - Hepatitis B-positive sex partner Hepatitis B vaccine is done to minimize the risk of congenital infection and carrier status.
A pregnancy test can help us determine if a woman is pregnant or not. There are several methods or procedures that can be used to test for pregnancy, including urine test, blood test and ultrasound.
A pregnancy ultrasound can be used to confirm the dates of pregnancy and general wellbeing of the fetus (baby), and also to detect any structural anomalies and growth of the fetus. It can be done during the initial visit and is usually part of pregnancy routine health screenings throughout the pregnancy period. Ultrasounds are not invasive, so it brings no risk to you or your baby. It provides an image of the baby in the womb. During an ultrasound, gel is applied on your abdomen area to allow sound waves from the ultrasound probe to pass into your uterus. The ultrasound probe is then moved over your abdomen to produce an ultrasound image via the reflection of the sound waves off the baby. There are several different types of ultrasound like 2D ultrasound, 3D ultrasound, 5D ultrasound, and Doppler ultrasound.
Gynaecological ultrasound uses sound waves to produce pictures of the internal organs around the lower abdomen and pelvis area. It is usually used to examine the reproductive and urinary system. Also known as pelvic ultrasound, it can also be used during pregnancy to monitor the health and development of the embryo or fetus (baby).
Menstrual cycles often bring about a variety of uncomfortable symptoms leading up to your period. Some of them are:Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)Heavy periodsAbsent periodsPeriod painFunctional medicine aims to treat the disease naturally, using an approach to treat the root cause and focusing on the person itself. Your functional medicine doctor may suggest some treatments:Clean up your diet: refined flour, sugar, processed food, caffeine, alcoholTake supplementExerciseDestressAcupunctureHerbal formulasThere are still a lot of treatment which can only be prescribed by looking at your condition. Despite the list, the right treatment depends on consultation with your doctor to determine the best treatment for you.
Amenorrhea is the condition where menstruation is not present. Do you have amenorrhea? The usual symptom is if you have missed at least three menstrual periods in a row, or if you haven't begun menstruation by the age of 15. You can consult a women specialist doctor for your absence of period for an accurate diagnosis or treatment.
Dysmenorrhea is the pain suffered during menstrual periods, also known as menstrual cramps. While certain degree of period pain is normal, sometimes dysmenorrhea can also be a sign of underlying health conditions like endometriosis. If you consistently suffere from very painful periods, it is best to have a consultation with a women specialist doctor to diagnose any potential health risk.
Menorrhagia is abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding during a menstrual period. Some of the symptoms of menorrhagia include: - soaking through one or more sanitary pads for several consecutive hours - needing to wake up to change sanitary pads when sleeping at night - menstrual bleeding for more than a week If you have abnormally heavy bleeding during your period, you should consult a women specialist doctor to accurately diagnose the condition.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can happen to women who are at the reproductive age. Some symptoms of PCOS are irregular periods, increase in male hormones and characteristics, acne problems, and ovaries functioning problems.
Many girls and women are not aware that they have PCOS, because the symptoms of this condition can come and go with every menstrual period.
However, it is important to get your condition diagnosed by a verified doctor so that it can be detected early. Earlier detection for PCOS also means safer and more effective treatment!
If you have a cyst on your ovary, the doctor will first check the type of the cyst to see if it is fluid filled, solid, or mixed. Treatment to remove the cyst depends on the type of the cyst and the health impact the cyst brings. Some of the treatments include hormonal pills or surgery.
Birth control is the procedure to prevent any future pregnancies. There are several methods towards contraception, including condoms, oral contraceptive pills, tubal ligation, and vasectomy. You should discuss with your doctor to decide on which contraceptive method is the best for you.
Endometriosis is a female reproductive disorder caused by the growth of the endometrium (tissue lining the inside of the uterus) growing outside of the uterus. In a normal condition, the endometrium thickens, breaks down and bleeds during each menstrual cycle. However, having endometriosis means that the endometrium is trapped and cannot be released when it breaks down. Endometriosis can cause painful periods and infertility. There are treatments available for endometriosis and it is best to get medical treatments early.
Chronic pelvic pain is the pain that you feel in the area between your belly button and your hips, that lasts for six months or longer. These pains can be sharp and acute, or chronic over long periods of time. You may also feel heavy pressure in your pelvis, pain during intercourse, and pain when going to the toilet. The causes of chronic pelvic pain can be wide, as different factors ranging from endometriosis to fibroids and inflammatory diseases can all cause pelvic pain. You should get your condition diagnosed by a doctor to receive an accurate treatment.
It is normal to experience back pain during pregnancy. This happens because during your pregnancy, your body produces a hormone called relaxin that relaxes your pelvic area and loosens the pelvic joints to prepare for the childbirth process. However, this same hormone also causes the ligaments that support your spine and backbone to loosen and relax, causing instability and pain. You can let your doctor check on your back pain problem so that your doctor can advise you on the best treatment, whether it is a medical treatment or a daily practice for your back pain relieft.
Pregnancy sickness, also known as morning sickness, is a common pregnancy symptom which can involve, nausea, vomiting, and physical body pain. Pregnancy sickness symptoms usually occur between the 4th to 16th week of pregnancy. Treatments for pregnancy sickness depend on the type of sickness developed and their causes. Consult a doctor if you have recurring symptoms during your pregnancy period.
Pregnancy nausea is very common among pregnant mothers, with up to 70% of mothers experiencing it, especially during early pregnancy. The cause of pregnancy nausea is not completely known, but is often linked to hormonal changes during pregnancy. If your pregnancy nausea symptoms are giving your discomfort or affecting your lifestyle, you can consult a women specialist doctor for a treatment.
Heartburns are caused by stomach acid that are passed back into the oesophagus from the stomach. And this can be more common during pregnancy because the progesterone hormone causes the valve between the stomach and the oesophagus to relax.
There are generally two types of diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes Body's immune system destroys cells that release insulin Patient suffers illnesses from high blood sugar Hypoglycaemia (blood sugar level is too low) is common Cannot be prevented
Type 2 diabetes Body unable to use insulin functions (insulin resistance) Pancreas produces less insulin (insulin deficiency) Patient may not experience symptoms of diabetes Can be prevented or delayed with a healthy lifestyle, weight control, healthy diet, and regular exercise
According to Diabetes Malaysia, Malaysia’s Diabetes Association (DM), diabetic patients take up 20% of Malaysia’s population. In addition, most of the diabetic patients who were diagnosed were unaware that they had diabetes. So if you have any signs or symptoms of diabetes, do get your condition checked by a doctor!
Early stages of diabetes may be able to be treated, but in the late stages, proper management with medical treatments like dialysis and insulin treatment need to be done consistently.
Maintaining a moderate blood sugar level, attending medical check-ups, regular exercise, proper weight management, and a balanced diet can help prevent diabetes.
Asthma is a condition in which your airway swells and becomes inflamed. Often, asthma patients always carry an inhaler. Asthma is triggered by various irritants and substances that trigger allergies. The allergic reaction turns to runny nose, coughing, wheezing, and finally shortness of breath.5 functional medicine way to cure asthma:Optimize magnesium and zinc in your dietDo a three-week elimination dietFix your gutBoost anti-inflammatory food and avoid processed foodBreathing exerciseEach patient has different body and mind composition. By consulting to a doctor, they can customize your treatment (diet, exercise, supplement) based on yourself.
Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular mortality. Blood pressure tends to increase with age. A person's normal blood pressure is 120/80.Diet management is one of high blood pressure treatment with functional medicine, which include controlling sugar intake, consuming certain food that contains potassium, EPA/DHA, and magnesium, or consuming supplements.Each patient has different body and mind composition. By consulting to a doctor, they can customize your treatment (diet, exercise, supplement) based on yourself.
Cholesterol is a dense, fatty substance found in every cell of your body. High cholesterol is a condition that occurs when levels of cholesterol in your blood are elevated enough to cause health problems. High cholesterol levels is believed to the top cause of heart disease, in fact, it's not. The real driver of heart attacks is actually a low level of high density lipoprotein (HDL/"good" cholesterol).Functional medicine treat the root cause of a disease. In other words, it treats the person rather than the disease. In this case, functional medicine practitioner will do a cholesterol test to you and determine your medications.Generally, you will also be prescribed to:Eat a healthy diet that has low cholesterol levelsEat foods that lower cholesterol levelExcercise regularlyGet quality sleepUse supplements to support, e.g.: low dose statin if you have heart diseases, etc.in order to reduce cholesterol levelsEach patient may have different prescriptions and suggestion from the doctor. By consulting to a doctor, they can customize your treatment (diet, exercise, supplement) based on yourself.
Scabies is an itchy skin condition that looks like track burrows under the skin. These tracks are made by mites that dig tiny tunnels under the surface of the skin. The mites can also lay eggs in this burrows, making the skin condition worse. Scabies can cause itching and rashes, and can spread quickly and easily through physical contact of skin. Scabies treatments are usually targeted at entire families and contact groups because of this highly contagious nature of the infection. However, scabies can be readily treated, usually via topical medicine. The medicine is formulated to kill the mites and recover the skin.
Both eczema and psoriasis are skin conditions that require treatments.
Eczema is a chronic skin condition that occurs due to skin hypersensitivity reaction, producing red, inflamed, peeling, cracked, blistered or pus-filled skin.
On the other hand, psoriasis appears as a thick patch of white scales made up by dead cells as a result of skin cell overproduction. These white scales then become inflamed and red, causing itching.
Treatments for eczema and psoriasis include topical and oral medication. You can consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed for the most effective treatment.
A verified doctor can help to diagnose your skin condition if you have eczema or psoriasis, and administer relevant medications, either oral or topical, to help reduce inflammation, control irritation, and slowly treat the skin condition towards recovery.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases that are gotten as a result of sexual habits, practices or preferences. Some common STDs are gonorrhea, syphilis, and Herpes viruses. STDs are usually curable apart from HIV/AIDS.
Warts are raised bumps on our skin commonly caused by virus or infection. They are usually harmless but can also be harmful if infection persists. Warts are usually treated using laser treatments or chemical peel. In some cases, oral medications are also required if the warts are virus-infected.
Dermatitis is one of the common skin diseases or infections that can be treated by a skin doctor. Dermatitis can be caused by viral infection, bacterial infection, or sensitive skin reaction. Some of the treatments include topical and oral medication. You can consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed for the most effective treatment.
Skin infections can come in various forms, from yeast infection, to ring worms or athlete's foot for bacterial infection, or viral infecitons like shingles.There are different treatment procedures designated for different skin conditions. You should consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed effectively.
Shingles is a painful viral infection on the skin that looks like a stripe of blisters, usually wrapping around your body. Shingles is actually caused by the Varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes your chicken pox. After your chicken pox outbreak, the virus stays inactive in your body. When your immunity is low, this virus can be reactivated again. Shingles can be very painful and requires treatments that include oral and topical medications.
Skin fungal infection can come in various forms, from yeast infection, to ring worms or athlete's foot. These infections are caused by the growth of fungal bacteria on the skin, causing itchiness or rashes. Antibiotic and antifungal treatments like topical or oral medications are usually adequate treatments for these skin conditions. You should consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed effectively.
Skin fungal infection can come in various forms, from yeast infection, to ring worms or athlete's foot. These infections are caused by the growth of fungal bacteria on the skin, causing itchiness or rashes. Antibiotic and antifungal treatments like topical or oral medications are usually adequate treatments for these skin conditions. You should consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed effectively.
Hepatitis B screening and vaccine is recommended to be done as early as possible, and is compulsory for all pregnant women who have not been immunized before, and if you have any of the following characteristics: - More than one sex partner during the previous 6 months - Previous evaluation or treatment for a sexually transmitted disease - Recent or current injection of drug use - Hepatitis B-positive sex partner Hepatitis B vaccine is done to minimize the risk of congenital infection and carrier status.
For both the health and wellbeing of the mother and the baby, influenza vaccines are administrated to prevent any risk of influenze outbreak affecting your pregnancy. Sometimes, these vaccines are administered for the husband or other family members around the mother and baby too.
Asthma is a condition in which your airway swells and becomes inflamed. Often, asthma patients always carry an inhaler. Asthma is triggered by various irritants and substances that trigger allergies. The allergic reaction turns to runny nose, coughing, wheezing, and finally shortness of breath.5 functional medicine way to cure asthma:Optimize magnesium and zinc in your dietDo a three-week elimination dietFix your gutBoost anti-inflammatory food and avoid processed foodBreathing exerciseEach patient has different body and mind composition. By consulting to a doctor, they can customize your treatment (diet, exercise, supplement) based on yourself.
Diarrhea occurs as a condition following an irritable bowel syndroms (IBS). Diarrhea is an abnormal increase in the frequency and liquidity of the stools and also an opposite disease of constipation.Treating diarrhea with functional medicine is simple, but it will take time. Functional medicine treatment is also different for every person depending on their body condition. Generally, your doctor will suggest you to:Take probiotic supplementsIdentify food intolerancesDigestive supportThere are still a lot of treatment which can only be prescribed by looking at your condition. Despite the list, the right treatment depends on consultation with your doctor to determine the best treatment for you.
When you feel pain on your ear, whether it is your outer ear, middle ear or inner ear, there may be chances of injuries or infection.Ear pain can also be acute (sudden) or chronic (long term). In either case, you should always get your ear condition checked and diagnosed by the doctor so that the problem can be identified and treated effectively rather than worsen.
Pharyngitis is one of the most common types of sore throats. It is the swelling at the back of the throat between the tonsils and the voice box.Pharyngitis can be caused by viral or bacterial infection, and can be treated with medications if the condition doesn't escalate to more severe complications.
Note: The above procedures/treatments are a sample of treatments available at the clinic/hospital, all enquiries welcome. The provision of estimated prices aims to facilitate and enables patients to be better prepared financially before undergoing a medical procedure. Kindly note that actual bill size may vary in accordance to the patient’s medical condition and/or due to unforeseen complications that may arise during admission. Further, the healthcare provider reserves the right to revise its prices at its sole discretion and without prior notice.
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To get a doctor started on listing your symptoms, disease, and treatments you need, you will go through a set of interviews and tests, including blood test, urine test, and stool test. Urine test, or also known as urine analysis (UA), or urinalysis is a series of tests on your pee. They can detect diseases such as kidney disease, liver disease, and diabetes in their early stages. Medical professionals use urine test to detect: Urine pH Protein in urine White blood cells/leukocytes in urine Glucose in urine Blood in urine, etc. Consultation is the essence of functional medicine. Consult with your doctor and find out whether you need a urine test in your set of treatments.
A pregnancy test can help us determine if a woman is pregnant or not. There are several methods or procedures that can be used to test for pregnancy, including urine test, blood test and ultrasound.
A pregnancy ultrasound can be used to confirm the dates of pregnancy and general wellbeing of the fetus (baby), and also to detect any structural anomalies and growth of the fetus. It can be done during the initial visit and is usually part of pregnancy routine health screenings throughout the pregnancy period. Ultrasounds are not invasive, so it brings no risk to you or your baby. It provides an image of the baby in the womb. During an ultrasound, gel is applied on your abdomen area to allow sound waves from the ultrasound probe to pass into your uterus. The ultrasound probe is then moved over your abdomen to produce an ultrasound image via the reflection of the sound waves off the baby. There are several different types of ultrasound like 2D ultrasound, 3D ultrasound, 5D ultrasound, and Doppler ultrasound.
For both the health and wellbeing of the mother and the baby, influenza vaccines are administrated to prevent any risk of influenze outbreak affecting your pregnancy. Sometimes, these vaccines are administered for the husband or other family members around the mother and baby too.
Hepatitis B screening and vaccine is recommended to be done as early as possible, and is compulsory for all pregnant women who have not been immunized before, and if you have any of the following characteristics: - More than one sex partner during the previous 6 months - Previous evaluation or treatment for a sexually transmitted disease - Recent or current injection of drug use - Hepatitis B-positive sex partner Hepatitis B vaccine is done to minimize the risk of congenital infection and carrier status.
A pregnancy test can help us determine if a woman is pregnant or not. There are several methods or procedures that can be used to test for pregnancy, including urine test, blood test and ultrasound.
A pregnancy ultrasound can be used to confirm the dates of pregnancy and general wellbeing of the fetus (baby), and also to detect any structural anomalies and growth of the fetus. It can be done during the initial visit and is usually part of pregnancy routine health screenings throughout the pregnancy period. Ultrasounds are not invasive, so it brings no risk to you or your baby. It provides an image of the baby in the womb. During an ultrasound, gel is applied on your abdomen area to allow sound waves from the ultrasound probe to pass into your uterus. The ultrasound probe is then moved over your abdomen to produce an ultrasound image via the reflection of the sound waves off the baby. There are several different types of ultrasound like 2D ultrasound, 3D ultrasound, 5D ultrasound, and Doppler ultrasound.
Gynaecological ultrasound uses sound waves to produce pictures of the internal organs around the lower abdomen and pelvis area. It is usually used to examine the reproductive and urinary system. Also known as pelvic ultrasound, it can also be used during pregnancy to monitor the health and development of the embryo or fetus (baby).
Menstrual cycles often bring about a variety of uncomfortable symptoms leading up to your period. Some of them are:Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)Heavy periodsAbsent periodsPeriod painFunctional medicine aims to treat the disease naturally, using an approach to treat the root cause and focusing on the person itself. Your functional medicine doctor may suggest some treatments:Clean up your diet: refined flour, sugar, processed food, caffeine, alcoholTake supplementExerciseDestressAcupunctureHerbal formulasThere are still a lot of treatment which can only be prescribed by looking at your condition. Despite the list, the right treatment depends on consultation with your doctor to determine the best treatment for you.
Amenorrhea is the condition where menstruation is not present. Do you have amenorrhea? The usual symptom is if you have missed at least three menstrual periods in a row, or if you haven't begun menstruation by the age of 15. You can consult a women specialist doctor for your absence of period for an accurate diagnosis or treatment.
Dysmenorrhea is the pain suffered during menstrual periods, also known as menstrual cramps. While certain degree of period pain is normal, sometimes dysmenorrhea can also be a sign of underlying health conditions like endometriosis. If you consistently suffere from very painful periods, it is best to have a consultation with a women specialist doctor to diagnose any potential health risk.
Menorrhagia is abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding during a menstrual period. Some of the symptoms of menorrhagia include: - soaking through one or more sanitary pads for several consecutive hours - needing to wake up to change sanitary pads when sleeping at night - menstrual bleeding for more than a week If you have abnormally heavy bleeding during your period, you should consult a women specialist doctor to accurately diagnose the condition.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can happen to women who are at the reproductive age. Some symptoms of PCOS are irregular periods, increase in male hormones and characteristics, acne problems, and ovaries functioning problems.
Many girls and women are not aware that they have PCOS, because the symptoms of this condition can come and go with every menstrual period.
However, it is important to get your condition diagnosed by a verified doctor so that it can be detected early. Earlier detection for PCOS also means safer and more effective treatment!
If you have a cyst on your ovary, the doctor will first check the type of the cyst to see if it is fluid filled, solid, or mixed. Treatment to remove the cyst depends on the type of the cyst and the health impact the cyst brings. Some of the treatments include hormonal pills or surgery.
Birth control is the procedure to prevent any future pregnancies. There are several methods towards contraception, including condoms, oral contraceptive pills, tubal ligation, and vasectomy. You should discuss with your doctor to decide on which contraceptive method is the best for you.
Endometriosis is a female reproductive disorder caused by the growth of the endometrium (tissue lining the inside of the uterus) growing outside of the uterus. In a normal condition, the endometrium thickens, breaks down and bleeds during each menstrual cycle. However, having endometriosis means that the endometrium is trapped and cannot be released when it breaks down. Endometriosis can cause painful periods and infertility. There are treatments available for endometriosis and it is best to get medical treatments early.
Chronic pelvic pain is the pain that you feel in the area between your belly button and your hips, that lasts for six months or longer. These pains can be sharp and acute, or chronic over long periods of time. You may also feel heavy pressure in your pelvis, pain during intercourse, and pain when going to the toilet. The causes of chronic pelvic pain can be wide, as different factors ranging from endometriosis to fibroids and inflammatory diseases can all cause pelvic pain. You should get your condition diagnosed by a doctor to receive an accurate treatment.
It is normal to experience back pain during pregnancy. This happens because during your pregnancy, your body produces a hormone called relaxin that relaxes your pelvic area and loosens the pelvic joints to prepare for the childbirth process. However, this same hormone also causes the ligaments that support your spine and backbone to loosen and relax, causing instability and pain. You can let your doctor check on your back pain problem so that your doctor can advise you on the best treatment, whether it is a medical treatment or a daily practice for your back pain relieft.
Pregnancy sickness, also known as morning sickness, is a common pregnancy symptom which can involve, nausea, vomiting, and physical body pain. Pregnancy sickness symptoms usually occur between the 4th to 16th week of pregnancy. Treatments for pregnancy sickness depend on the type of sickness developed and their causes. Consult a doctor if you have recurring symptoms during your pregnancy period.
Pregnancy nausea is very common among pregnant mothers, with up to 70% of mothers experiencing it, especially during early pregnancy. The cause of pregnancy nausea is not completely known, but is often linked to hormonal changes during pregnancy. If your pregnancy nausea symptoms are giving your discomfort or affecting your lifestyle, you can consult a women specialist doctor for a treatment.
Heartburns are caused by stomach acid that are passed back into the oesophagus from the stomach. And this can be more common during pregnancy because the progesterone hormone causes the valve between the stomach and the oesophagus to relax.
There are generally two types of diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes Body's immune system destroys cells that release insulin Patient suffers illnesses from high blood sugar Hypoglycaemia (blood sugar level is too low) is common Cannot be prevented
Type 2 diabetes Body unable to use insulin functions (insulin resistance) Pancreas produces less insulin (insulin deficiency) Patient may not experience symptoms of diabetes Can be prevented or delayed with a healthy lifestyle, weight control, healthy diet, and regular exercise
According to Diabetes Malaysia, Malaysia’s Diabetes Association (DM), diabetic patients take up 20% of Malaysia’s population. In addition, most of the diabetic patients who were diagnosed were unaware that they had diabetes. So if you have any signs or symptoms of diabetes, do get your condition checked by a doctor!
Early stages of diabetes may be able to be treated, but in the late stages, proper management with medical treatments like dialysis and insulin treatment need to be done consistently.
Maintaining a moderate blood sugar level, attending medical check-ups, regular exercise, proper weight management, and a balanced diet can help prevent diabetes.
Asthma is a condition in which your airway swells and becomes inflamed. Often, asthma patients always carry an inhaler. Asthma is triggered by various irritants and substances that trigger allergies. The allergic reaction turns to runny nose, coughing, wheezing, and finally shortness of breath.5 functional medicine way to cure asthma:Optimize magnesium and zinc in your dietDo a three-week elimination dietFix your gutBoost anti-inflammatory food and avoid processed foodBreathing exerciseEach patient has different body and mind composition. By consulting to a doctor, they can customize your treatment (diet, exercise, supplement) based on yourself.
Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular mortality. Blood pressure tends to increase with age. A person's normal blood pressure is 120/80.Diet management is one of high blood pressure treatment with functional medicine, which include controlling sugar intake, consuming certain food that contains potassium, EPA/DHA, and magnesium, or consuming supplements.Each patient has different body and mind composition. By consulting to a doctor, they can customize your treatment (diet, exercise, supplement) based on yourself.
Cholesterol is a dense, fatty substance found in every cell of your body. High cholesterol is a condition that occurs when levels of cholesterol in your blood are elevated enough to cause health problems. High cholesterol levels is believed to the top cause of heart disease, in fact, it's not. The real driver of heart attacks is actually a low level of high density lipoprotein (HDL/"good" cholesterol).Functional medicine treat the root cause of a disease. In other words, it treats the person rather than the disease. In this case, functional medicine practitioner will do a cholesterol test to you and determine your medications.Generally, you will also be prescribed to:Eat a healthy diet that has low cholesterol levelsEat foods that lower cholesterol levelExcercise regularlyGet quality sleepUse supplements to support, e.g.: low dose statin if you have heart diseases, etc.in order to reduce cholesterol levelsEach patient may have different prescriptions and suggestion from the doctor. By consulting to a doctor, they can customize your treatment (diet, exercise, supplement) based on yourself.
Scabies is an itchy skin condition that looks like track burrows under the skin. These tracks are made by mites that dig tiny tunnels under the surface of the skin. The mites can also lay eggs in this burrows, making the skin condition worse. Scabies can cause itching and rashes, and can spread quickly and easily through physical contact of skin. Scabies treatments are usually targeted at entire families and contact groups because of this highly contagious nature of the infection. However, scabies can be readily treated, usually via topical medicine. The medicine is formulated to kill the mites and recover the skin.
Both eczema and psoriasis are skin conditions that require treatments.
Eczema is a chronic skin condition that occurs due to skin hypersensitivity reaction, producing red, inflamed, peeling, cracked, blistered or pus-filled skin.
On the other hand, psoriasis appears as a thick patch of white scales made up by dead cells as a result of skin cell overproduction. These white scales then become inflamed and red, causing itching.
Treatments for eczema and psoriasis include topical and oral medication. You can consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed for the most effective treatment.
A verified doctor can help to diagnose your skin condition if you have eczema or psoriasis, and administer relevant medications, either oral or topical, to help reduce inflammation, control irritation, and slowly treat the skin condition towards recovery.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases that are gotten as a result of sexual habits, practices or preferences. Some common STDs are gonorrhea, syphilis, and Herpes viruses. STDs are usually curable apart from HIV/AIDS.
Warts are raised bumps on our skin commonly caused by virus or infection. They are usually harmless but can also be harmful if infection persists. Warts are usually treated using laser treatments or chemical peel. In some cases, oral medications are also required if the warts are virus-infected.
Dermatitis is one of the common skin diseases or infections that can be treated by a skin doctor. Dermatitis can be caused by viral infection, bacterial infection, or sensitive skin reaction. Some of the treatments include topical and oral medication. You can consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed for the most effective treatment.
Skin infections can come in various forms, from yeast infection, to ring worms or athlete's foot for bacterial infection, or viral infecitons like shingles.There are different treatment procedures designated for different skin conditions. You should consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed effectively.
Shingles is a painful viral infection on the skin that looks like a stripe of blisters, usually wrapping around your body. Shingles is actually caused by the Varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes your chicken pox. After your chicken pox outbreak, the virus stays inactive in your body. When your immunity is low, this virus can be reactivated again. Shingles can be very painful and requires treatments that include oral and topical medications.
Skin fungal infection can come in various forms, from yeast infection, to ring worms or athlete's foot. These infections are caused by the growth of fungal bacteria on the skin, causing itchiness or rashes. Antibiotic and antifungal treatments like topical or oral medications are usually adequate treatments for these skin conditions. You should consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed effectively.
Skin fungal infection can come in various forms, from yeast infection, to ring worms or athlete's foot. These infections are caused by the growth of fungal bacteria on the skin, causing itchiness or rashes. Antibiotic and antifungal treatments like topical or oral medications are usually adequate treatments for these skin conditions. You should consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed effectively.
Hepatitis B screening and vaccine is recommended to be done as early as possible, and is compulsory for all pregnant women who have not been immunized before, and if you have any of the following characteristics: - More than one sex partner during the previous 6 months - Previous evaluation or treatment for a sexually transmitted disease - Recent or current injection of drug use - Hepatitis B-positive sex partner Hepatitis B vaccine is done to minimize the risk of congenital infection and carrier status.
For both the health and wellbeing of the mother and the baby, influenza vaccines are administrated to prevent any risk of influenze outbreak affecting your pregnancy. Sometimes, these vaccines are administered for the husband or other family members around the mother and baby too.
Asthma is a condition in which your airway swells and becomes inflamed. Often, asthma patients always carry an inhaler. Asthma is triggered by various irritants and substances that trigger allergies. The allergic reaction turns to runny nose, coughing, wheezing, and finally shortness of breath.5 functional medicine way to cure asthma:Optimize magnesium and zinc in your dietDo a three-week elimination dietFix your gutBoost anti-inflammatory food and avoid processed foodBreathing exerciseEach patient has different body and mind composition. By consulting to a doctor, they can customize your treatment (diet, exercise, supplement) based on yourself.
Diarrhea occurs as a condition following an irritable bowel syndroms (IBS). Diarrhea is an abnormal increase in the frequency and liquidity of the stools and also an opposite disease of constipation.Treating diarrhea with functional medicine is simple, but it will take time. Functional medicine treatment is also different for every person depending on their body condition. Generally, your doctor will suggest you to:Take probiotic supplementsIdentify food intolerancesDigestive supportThere are still a lot of treatment which can only be prescribed by looking at your condition. Despite the list, the right treatment depends on consultation with your doctor to determine the best treatment for you.
When you feel pain on your ear, whether it is your outer ear, middle ear or inner ear, there may be chances of injuries or infection.Ear pain can also be acute (sudden) or chronic (long term). In either case, you should always get your ear condition checked and diagnosed by the doctor so that the problem can be identified and treated effectively rather than worsen.
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