Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (ฺBPPV)
Vertigo from Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Vertigo vs. Dizziness Vertigo: The sensation that either oneself or the environment is spinning. Dizziness: A feeling of lightheadedness or unsteadiness, without the sensation of spinning. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) BPPV is the most common cause of dizziness in patients with ear-related issues. Patients often experience sudden […]
Plantar fasciitis
Foot Pain with Your First Step in the Morning? Plantar Fasciitis! Inflammation of the Plantar Fascia! Many people have experienced this situation at some point. The plantar fascia is a thin band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the front of the foot. Plantar Fasciitis occurs due […]
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a condition where the cornea or lens of the eye is unevenly curved, resulting in blurred vision at both near and far distances, even when wearing appropriate glasses. Currently, advanced eye measurement technology allows for accurate detection and correction of astigmatism. One common misconception about vision abnormalities is that sleeping on one’s side […]
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition where bone density decreases, making bones weak and more prone to fractures. This disease is commonly found in the elderly, especially in women after menopause. Although it has no clear symptoms in its early stages, early detection and treatment can help reduce risks and impacts. Causes and Risk Factors Osteoporosis occurs […]
Annual Health Check-up
Benefits of Annual Health Check-Ups In today’s world, various factors contribute to health risks, including environmental pollution, dust, chemical contaminants, stress, unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, genetics, and aging. These factors can cause illnesses and severe diseases. Annual health check-ups are crucial for understanding your body’s condition, identifying abnormalities or risks before symptoms appear, or before […]
MERS VIRUS
The disease is caused by the Marburg virus, which belongs to the Filoviridae family, the same family as the Ebola virus. Outbreaks have been reported in several African countries, including Uganda, Zimbabwe, Congo, Kenya, Angola, and South Africa. Reservoir animals in the area include fruit bats and monkeys, which can transmit the virus to humans. […]
Dust PM 2.5
What is PM2.5? PM2.5 refers to particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. These tiny particles include dust, soot, dirt, smoke, and liquid droplets. Due to their small size—about 1/25th the width of a human hair—they can remain suspended in the air for extended periods and be easily inhaled into the respiratory […]
Influenza
Acute Respiratory Viral Infection Characteristics Acute respiratory viral infections, notably influenza, exhibit sudden high fever, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. Influenza is a major infectious disease, causing global pandemics with widespread outbreaks across almost every continent, resulting in millions of illnesses and deaths. Transmission Influenza viruses spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, […]
Heat Stroke
Heat stroke, also known as “sunstroke,” is a condition where the body cannot regulate its internal temperature due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures. This causes the body temperature to rise continuously. When the body temperature increases due to exposure to hot weather, such as during intense physical activities or being in the heat for […]
Dengue fever
The Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, has forecasted based on epidemiological principles that in 2023, Thailand is expected to see an increased outbreak of Dengue Fever, following the cyclical pattern of the disease. From January 1 to June 8, 2023, there have been 19,503 reported cases of Dengue Fever, […]