Archives: Conditions

What Are Haemorrhoids? Piles & What They Mean

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 5th of May 2026 What Is It? Haemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen blood vessels around the anus or lower rectum. They may cause itching, discomfort, swelling, a lump near the anus, or bright red blood after passing stool. Haemorrhoids are common and are usually not dangerous, especially when […]

What Are Boils? Painful Skin Lumps & What They Mean

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 4th of May 2026. What Is It? Boils are painful, pus-filled lumps that form under the skin when bacteria infect and inflame a hair follicle. They are also called furuncles. A boil is a type of skin abscess that usually starts around a hair follicle. It often appears as […]

What Are Minor Cuts and Abrasions? Small Skin Wounds, Causes & What They Mean

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 7th of May 2026 What Is It? Minor cuts and abrasions are small injuries that affect the outer layers of the skin. A cut is usually a break in the skin caused by something sharp, while an abrasion is a scrape where the top layer of skin is rubbed […]

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