Medical Emergency Services in Hong Kong | Where to Go and How to Get There
Last updated on July 29, 2021.
This is the Healthy Matters’ guide to any medical emergency in Hong Kong, categorized based on the level of emergency.
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The Ultimate Guide to Measles in Hong Kong
Last updated on July 20, 2021.
Symptoms | Contagion | Severity of measles | Vulnerability | Treatment | When to see a doctor | Diagnosis | Measles more than once | Prevention | Measles in HK
Measles is a contagious disease that can incur serious complications. Here is your doctor-reviewed guide to protect yourself from measles.
Read MoreFever: Everything You Need to Know, Doctor-Reviewed
Last updated on June 17, 2021.
What is fever | Causes | Fever and Covid | When to see a doctor | Treatment | What to do | Prevention
We’ve all had a fever and most of the time, there’s nothing to worry about. Here’s what to know and when to seek help.
Read MoreThe Complete 2021 Guide to Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Last updated on July 29, 2021.
Covid-19 measures | Overview | Maternity services | Outpatient services | Accident and emergency | Costs | Insurance coverage
Here is your comprehensive, independent guide to Queen Elizabeth Hospital 伊利沙伯醫院 in Hong Kong: maternity, A&E, inpatient services, outpatient services, costs and more. Special COVID-19 Measures Due to the activation of the Emergency Response Level, the Hospital Authority has announced the suspension of visiting arrangements, unless on compassionate grounds. Please note that some new measures […]
Read MoreYour Practical, Doctor-Reviewed Guide to Morning After Pills in Hong Kong
Last updated on June 4, 2021.
What is a morning after pill | Effectiveness | For breastfeeding women | Side effects | Where to find | Family Planning Association | Public medical providers | Private medical providers | Alternatives
Looking for a morning-after pill in Hong Kong? Here is a comprehensive guide, reviewed by Dr. Zara Chan 陳駱靈岫, Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. As starter, note that there are two types of emergency contraceptive pills and both require a doctor’s prescription: Ulipristal Acetate (UPA EC Pill) and Progestogen EC Pill (LNG EC Pill). What […]
Read MoreArthritis in Hong Kong: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Last updated on July 20, 2021.
What is arthritis | Signs and symptoms | Risk factors | Diagnosis | Treatment | Supplements | Do’s and don’ts | Prevention | Costs | Useful resources
Arthritis? You’ve surely heard about it. Actually, there are two major types: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Find out more.
Read MoreYour Expert Guide to Allergy Specialists in Hong Kong
Last updated on May 18, 2021.
Did you know Hong Kong does not have enough allergy specialists? According to the Hong Kong Medical Journal, the city is sorely underserved by allergists. Indeed, most people with allergies are managed by their general practitioner or an organ-specific doctor such as an ENT specialist. While their care is adequate, it will be viewed through […]
Read MoreColonoscopy in Hong Kong: All You Need to Know
Last updated on July 29, 2021.
What is colonoscopy | Patient experience in HK | Procedure | Preparation | Medical risks | Frequency of colonoscopy | Where to go | Inpatient vs. outpatient colonoscopy | Costs | Prevention of colon cancer
Learn the basics and importance of colonoscopy in Hong Kong with Dr. Ernest Li 李恒輝醫生, a private practice Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist based in Hong Kong. Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer in Hong Kong. It afflicts a large portion of the population and is most commonly seen in people aged 50 or above. Colon […]
Read MoreTop 9 Male Fertility Myths
Last updated on May 25, 2021.
In Hong Kong, it is estimated that about one in six couples faces difficulty conceiving. As more couples have children later in life, particularly in their late 30s and 40s, many encounter fertility issues. While people think that most fertility problems are unique to women, around 40% of infertility cases are attributed to men. We […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Testing in HK: Complete Guide with Costs (UPDATED)
Last updated on June 28, 2021.
COVID-19 tests in Hong Kong: We have done the research for you. Your options and costs.
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