Toan, 70, with nearly 20 years of diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney failure, developed a small foot wound that swelled, became necrotic, and required toe amputation.
Three months after giving birth, Ms. Tien experienced bright streaks and dark spots in her vision; doctors diagnosed her with gestational diabetic retinopathy complications.
Leg-lengthening surgery is banned in China, yet numerous underground networks continue to operate, leading to lifelong painful complications for patients.
Duyen, 78, who has had type 2 diabetes for nearly 20 years, experienced blurred vision in her left eye and was diagnosed with macular edema due to diabetic retinopathy.
Patients with hypertension and atherosclerosis face a risk of retinal damage due to reduced blood flow to the eyes and compromised blood vessels, consequently impacting vision.
Children with hand, foot, and mouth disease often experience mild symptoms, but from day two to day five, warning signs such as high, persistent fever, vomiting, and startling awake can appear, signaling a rapid worsening of the condition.
Nguyen, 52, and her two older sisters all suffer from varicose veins, diabetes, and high blood pressure, conditions doctors attribute to complications from obesity.
