Is hyperbaric medicine right for you? Bangkok Hospital Siriroj was one of the first medical facilities to introduce a Hyperbaric Chamber Facility to Thailand. Here’s how it may be able to help you. What is hyperbaric medicine? Although oxygen is what sustains human life, when you breathe in, you are actually inhaling a blend of gases that make up the Earth’s atmosphere. In a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, patients inhale pure, undiluted oxygen in a special environment where the air pressure is triple what it would normally be. What are some of the benefits of hyperbaric...
Thailand is blessed with amazing marine life and crystal-clear waters, making it one of the best places in the world to go scuba diving. As much fun as it is, diving carries certain risks, which is why Bangkok Hospital Siriroj has a Hyperbaric Chamber Facility. Here are some tips to stay safe when you take the plunge. Make sure all of your gear is in top condition. All it takes is one busted air tank or leaky wetsuit to turn an ordinary dive into a life-threatening situation. Avoid unnecessary risk by double- and triple-checking all of your equipment. ...
As September 4 is the World Sexual Health Day, we'd like to use this excellent opportunity to discuss sexual health issues with our internal medicine doctor who is specialized in infectious disease - Dr. Surachat, at Bangkok Hospital Siriroj. "Having been taking care of people who have concerns about sexually transmitted infections for many years, I realized that there is a lack of clear and comprehensive information about it. This makes people feel uncomfortable and even anxious once they get the disease. Moreover, some people feel ashamed to have a conversation with a doctor about their sexual lifestyle. Please remember that...
Breast milk has many benefits, whether fed directly from the breast or from the bottle. Today, we will learn about how to breastfeed correctly, milk preservation, feeding positions and much more that moms (and dads) should know! Why breastfeeding and breast milk? Breast milk ingredients Breast milk is very useful for your baby because it is rich in nutrients, immune substances and bacteria that are good for your child's digestive system. These useful substances make breast milk yellowish. Different feeding times, ingredients will vary too. And of course, the taste of the milk will change depending on...
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health. Breastmilk is the ideal food for infants. It is safe, clean, warm, and contains antibodies that help protect against many common childhood illnesses. It also provides all the energy and nutrients that an infant needs for the first months of life. Despite breastfeeding is natural, there are some questions at the beginning of the process. Here are helpful tips on how to improve breastfeeding and make it easier. 1. Get an early start. Plan to breastfeed as soon as you can. But don’t stress if it...
Itchy? Read the Siriroj Guide to Local Bug Bites Thailand’s tropical climate may come with a great many advantages, but it unfortunately also makes the country a hospitable environment for many kinds of insects. Here are some tips from the doctors at Bangkok Hospital Siriroj Skin Center about which ones to watch out for and what to do about them. 1. You need to be more careful about mosquito bites than you might think. Especially if you’re coming from another country with a more temperate climate, it might be tempting to dismiss mosquito bites as no big deal. Unfortunately,...
