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Listen to Your Joints – Don’t Miss the Early Signs of Degeneration

Knee and hip osteoarthritis occurs due to the wear and tear or degeneration of the cartilage that cushions the joints. This condition is especially common in individuals over 50 years old. It can lead to pain, limited mobility and significantly impacting one’s quality of life. However, early detection and timely treatment can help relieve symptoms and slow down joint degeneration.

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Will the Knee Function Normally After a Total Knee Replacement?

When it becomes necessary to undergo knee replacement surgery, many patients wonder, will the knee function normally again? How different is an artificial knee compared to a natural one? This article aims to clarify these common concerns.

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Digestive Disease (GI) Center: Precision Care for a Healthier Tomorrow

Bumrungrad’s Digestive Disease (GI) Center offers expert-led, high-tech, and patient-centered care for digestive disorders, ensuring accurate diagnosis and the best treatment outcomes.

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Anal fistula: Treat It Right, Keep It Gone

An anal fistula usually develops from an abscess around the anus, appearing as a red, swollen bump and possibly with pus. The surgeon will choose the most suitable method for each individual patient, focusing on achieving a complete cure, preventing recurrence, and avoiding damaging the sphincter muscles.

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Get to Know Assistant Professor Dr. Yuthana Satawatthamrong,

Get to Know Assistant Professor Dr. Yuthana Satawatthamrong, Head of the Digestive Disease Center and Specialist in Gastroenterology.

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Get to Know Emeritus Professor Dr. Arun Rojanasakul,

Get to Know Emeritus Professor Dr. Arun Rojanasakul, Head of the Colorectal Surgery Center and Specialist in Colorectal Surgery.

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Hand Foot Mouth Disease Vaccine: Enterovirus Type 71 Vaccine

Hand-foot-mouth disease is a contagious disease that is caused by viruses that belong to the Enterovirus family. It usually affects infants and children under 5 years old, occasionally adults will also get the disease. Hand, food, and mouth disease spreads through close personal contact.

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Rotavirus Vaccine

Rotavirus is a virus that causes diarrhea, mostly in babies and young children. The diarrhea can be severe, and lead to dehydration (loss of body fluid). Rotavirus spreads easily. The virus is found in the stool of people who are infected with the virus. It is spread by hands, diapers, or objects like toys, changing tables, or doorknobs that have a small amount of the stool on them.

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Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

The risk of Japanese encephalitis is very low for most travelers, but it is higher for people living or traveling for long periods in areas where the disease is common. Most people infected with Japanese encephalitis virus do not have any symptoms at all. Others might have symptoms as mild as a fever and headache, or as serious as encephalitis.

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