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The differences between COVID-19, Flu, Common Cold, and Allergy.   Am I infected? Have you ever asked yourself with this question? Let’s see the differences between COVID-19, Flu, Common Cold, and Allergy.   Still in doubt? Make an appointment with us to check for COVID-19 at a reasonable cost at KPJ Penang.   

Plan Your Healthy Pregnancy. June, 2020      Learn what you can do before and during pregnancy to improve your chances of having a healthy baby.   1. Be sure to take 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day.   Folic acid   is important because it can help prevent some major defect birthof the baby's brain and spine.   Start taking folic acid at least one month before becoming pregnant and continue during pregnancy 2. Book a visit with your healthcare provider before stopping or starting any medicine. Take medicine to treat a health condition during pregnancy. If you are planning to become pregnant, discuss your current medicines with a healthcare provider.   Creating a treatment plan for your health condition   before   you are pregnant can help keep you and your developing baby healthy. 3. Become up-to-date with all vaccinations, including the flu shot.     Vaccines   help protect you and your developing baby against ...

    Norma Baru - 3S June,2020 Orang ramai dinasihatkan untuk terus mempraktikkan norma dan kebiasaan baharu semasa Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Pemulihan (PKPP).    Normal baharu perlu dimulakan sebagai satu kemestian dalam hidup bagi memutuskan rantaian COVID-19.  Pastikan anda terus mematuhi amalan 3S ini, amalan 3S ini adalah antaranya: 1. Elakkan berada di kawasan yang  sesak  atau ramai orang    2. Elakkan berada di dalam kawasan yang tertutup atau  sempit   3. Elakkan bercakap atau  sembang  pada jarak yang  dekat  iaitu kurang dari satu meter.   K empen 3W perlu diamalkan  di setiap pasar supaya pelanggan dan juga peniaga sendiri boleh kerap membasuh, mencuci tangan utk menggelakkan jangkitan COVID-19.

  Why You're Always Hungry  12 June 2020, KPJ Penang.  Hunger is the body’s way of telling a person that it needs food. After eating enough food, hunger usually temporarily goes away. Sometimes, however, a person may feel as though they are hungry all the time. They may find that they do not feel full after eating, or that the desire to eat continues throughout the day. A person may be able to reduce their hunger by making dietary or lifestyle changes. However, constant hunger can also be a sign of certain medical conditions that may need treatment. 1. You’re not eating enough protein   Consuming   enough protein   is important for appetite control.  Protein has hunger-reducing properties that may help you automatically consume fewer calories during the day. It works by increasing the production of hormones that signal fullness and reducing the levels of hormones that stimulate hunge.  I n one study, 14 men with excess weight who consumed 25% of t...

The difference between the   Common Cold and Flu          June 11, 2020      During the climate change, many children may have a clogged nose, a runny nose, and a fever. These mentioned symptoms are caused by viruses’ infection in the respiratory system. Let’s see the difference between the Common   Cold and Flu.   Common  Colds  come on gradually over a few days and are often milder than the flu. They usually get better in 7 to 10 days, although symptoms can last for up to 2 weeks. Flu   symptoms come on quickly and can be severe. They usually last 1 to 2 weeks.     The Common Cold is caused by respiratory viruses. The symptoms of the common cold are mild. Mild fever Cough / with phlegm Runny nose / Sneezing Clogged nose Exhaustion Flu is caused by Influenza A or B virus. The symptoms are more severe than the common cold. High fever Cough / Sore throat Runny nose Exhaustion Muscle pain Loss of appetite...

  Knee pain, a painful symptom that effects our daily life.   The knee is the largest joint in your body. The upper leg bone (femur) and your lower leg bones (tibia and fibula) are connected by ligaments, tendons, and muscles to help stabilise your knee as it goes through its normal range of movement.   Knee pain   is the most common musculoskeletal complaint that brings people to their doctor. With today's increasingly active society, the number of   knee   problems is increasing.   Knee pain   has a wide variety of specific causes and treatments.   What’s Causing My Knee Pain? 1. Knee injuries:  Sprains, strains and tears are all types of knee injury. These can be caused by sports injuries, but you don’t have to be sporty to have this type of knee pain.   2.Tendonitis  : Sore or painful knees can be a sign of tendonitis. Tendonitis is happen when a tendon swells up and become painful after a tendon injury. 3. Osgood-Schlatter...