CIH: Menu for patients
Monday 26 February 2024
We need to pay attention to health care, especially for sick people; protecting and restoring health is very necessary. For patients, in addition to spending more time resting, nutrition also...
Thursday 25 January 2024
Announcement of Public Holidays - New Year 2024
Dear valued patients, City International Hospital would like to announce the hospital opening hours during Public Holidays – New Year 2024 (Giap Thin Tet) as below:
Monday 22 January 2024
Staying healthy brings more happiness than anything else during TET holidays?
The Ministry of Health’s Department of Preventive Medicine warned that the coming Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays and spring festive season, when trading and travel...
Tuesday 26 December 2023
2024 New Year's Holiday Announcement
In observance of New Year’s Day, we would like to thank you for your support and cooperation in the year 2024 and look forward to receiving your continuing assistance...
Wednesday 29 November 2023
The journey of two hospitals in Vietnam first to qualify for coveted AACI accreditation
Nearly 2 years attentively nurturing & more than 6 months intensively executing, to be proudly become the two hospitals firstly in Vietnam certified for American...

Osteoporosis and degenerative joint rejuvenation, causing bone and joint damage difficult to recover.

According to Dr. Pham Chi Lang, Head of Trauma and Orthopedics Department of Ho Chi Minh City International Hospital, currently, bone and joint diseases are no longer a problem for the elderly but appear at all ages. Women often experience osteoporosis earlier than men, especially aged 50 and older. Dr. Lang has treated many 20-30 year old patients who have had osteoporosis, and those who are overweight also suffer from more knee joint diseases such as arthritis, degenerative joint disease ...

Patients with osteoporosis have low bone density, brittle bones, poor resilience, and easy to heal fractures when accidents are caused. Degenerative joint disease also causes irreversible damage, leaving many serious sequelae affecting health and daily life. Typical symptoms of degenerative joint disease are joint pain, stiffness, swelling, weakening muscles, difficulty moving, deformed joints or making a noise when moving.

Loãng xương, thoái hóa khớp không còn là 'bệnh của người già'

Dr. Lang recommends that everyone proactively prevent osteoarthritis, limit the risk of osteoporosis with a healthy diet and lifestyle. Specifically, every day should drink a glass of milk with low-calorie foods such as green vegetables and fruits to increase calcium content that is both good for the bones and prevents overweight affecting the endurance of bones and joints.

Physical activity is also needed to keep bones and joints healthy. However, Dr. Lang recommends that patients and the elderly avoid vigorous exercise. Instead, engage in athletic activities that are fit for your fitness and age like walking, cycling, or gymnastics. During work and daily activities to avoid positions harmful to bones, joints and spine. The habit of drinking beer, alcohol and smoking is also harmful to bones and joints, so it should be avoided.

Doctors recommend that people see any mild to severe symptoms of osteoarthritis, such as swelling of the joints during exercise or after waking up, sitting for too long, hearing strange sounds. out from the joints when moving but there is no pain phenomenon ... should see a specialist immediately. Because that can be the early signs of diseases of the bones and joints.

Patients using drugs for osteoarthritis need to have a specific and detailed course prescribed by the doctor, should not buy drugs on their own. Usually, pain relievers and swelling relievers have the side effect of causing stomach pain if taken for a long time. Doctors advise patients if there is stomach pain to notify the treating doctor immediately to change treatment methods more suitable.

 Take charge of your health and schedule an appointment with City International Hospital today. We offer an All-inclusive knee and hip-joint replacement surgery package for only VND 150 million ($6,520). (10% discount – VND15 million or $650 – until September 30, 2020). Contact us today at  (028) 6280 3333 hoặc 0906 48 31 34 to schedule an appointment.

City International Hospital

  • Address: No. 3, 17A Street, Binh Tri Dong B Ward, Binh Tan Dist. (Next to AEON Mall Binh Tan). Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Operator: (+8428) 6280 3333, ext. 0
  • 24/7 Emergency: (+8428) 6290 1155
  • Website: https://cih.com.vn/en/
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General disclaimer

 Always consult your doctor regarding any concern about your health. Your doctor will be in the best position to give the appropriate medical advice. For suspected undesirable drug reaction and seek medical attention immediately.