Substernal goiter blocks airway

Substernal goiter blocks airway

VnExpress
Ms. Thi, 67, experienced severe coughing, shortness of breath, cyanosis, and vomiting, leading doctors to identify a 5 cm substernal goiter that had descended into her mediastinum, severely narrowing her airway.
What tests help diagnose transient ischemic attack?

What tests help diagnose transient ischemic attack?

VnExpress
I experienced dizziness and weakness on one side of my body for a few minutes, but it resolved on its own. I am concerned about a transient ischemic attack. What tests do I need? (Van Binh, 45 years old)
How is tonsil cancer treated

How is tonsil cancer treated

VnExpress
Doctors assess tonsil cancer stage and patient health to provide individualized treatment protocols, including surgery, chemoradiation, or a combination of methods.
Man found with dual primary cancers in chest

Man found with dual primary cancers in chest

VnExpress
Yingjie, 51, experienced a persistent cough, shortness of breath, and dull chest pain. Doctors discovered a mass in his mediastinum and another in the upper lobe of his lung.
Don't eat sprouted potatoes to avoid neurotoxicity

Don't eat sprouted potatoes to avoid neurotoxicity

VnExpress
While many produce items like garlic or sweet potatoes are still usable when sprouted, experts warn that toxins in potatoes are difficult to destroy and pose health risks, so they should be discarded.
7 warning signs of type 2 diabetes

7 warning signs of type 2 diabetes

VnExpress
Type 2 diabetes can manifest early through signs such as frequent urination, blurred vision, dark skin patches, itchy skin, dry mouth, and constant thirst and hunger.
5 habits to help protect bones in middle age

5 habits to help protect bones in middle age

VnExpress
The risk of osteoporosis increases with age, but middle-aged individuals can protect their bones by maintaining a balanced diet, limiting alcohol consumption, and exercising regularly.
Prostate cancer treatment methods

Prostate cancer treatment methods

VnExpress
Prostate cancer is a common malignancy in men but can be effectively treated with endoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, or hormone therapy if detected early.
7 ways to boost children's IQ

7 ways to boost children's IQ

VnExpress
Practicing random calculations, playing musical instruments, and limiting electronic device use are ways to help children improve concentration, memory, and logical thinking.
How ultraviolet rays harm skin

How ultraviolet rays harm skin

VnExpress
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight can cause skin burns, sunburns, hyperpigmentation, and increase the risk of skin cancer.
Five fruits beneficial for gallstone sufferers

Five fruits beneficial for gallstone sufferers

VnExpress
Pears and apples, rich in fiber and vitamins, support digestion and reduce the risk of gallstone formation, while the papain enzyme in papaya aids protein breakdown, easing pressure on the gallbladder.
When to intervene for varicose veins?

When to intervene for varicose veins?

VnExpress
I have had varicose veins in my legs for several years. Despite taking medication and wearing compression stockings as advised, I still experience pain, fatigue, and prominent blue veins. Do I need interventional treatment? (Minh Anh, 45, Hanoi)