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Basic knowledge for patients looking for information before visiting the clinic

A collection of informative articles about general surgery, minor surgery, wound care, and common questions from patients in Fang, Chiang Mai, Mae Ai, and Chai Prakan, to help you decide before consulting a doctor

Illustration for an article about fast-growing lumps that deserve attention at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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When Is a Fast-Growing Lump Concerning?

A patient-friendly guide about fast-growing lumps that deserve attention, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about the difference between an abscess and inflamed acne at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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How Are an Abscess and Inflamed Acne Different?

A patient-friendly guide about the difference between an abscess and inflamed acne, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about cysts and how they differ from other lumps at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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What Is a Cyst and How Is It Different from Other Lumps?

A patient-friendly guide about cysts and how they differ from other lumps, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about lipomas and when surgery may be considered at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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Is a Lipoma Dangerous and Does It Need Surgery?

A patient-friendly guide about lipomas and when surgery may be considered, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about the risk of leaving a suspected hernia untreated at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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Is It Dangerous to Leave a Hernia Untreated?

A patient-friendly guide about the risk of leaving a suspected hernia untreated, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about right upper abdominal pain and possible causes at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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What Can Right Upper Abdominal Pain Suggest?

A patient-friendly guide about right upper abdominal pain and possible causes, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about differences between gallstone symptoms and acid reflux symptoms at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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How Are Gallstones and Acid Reflux Different?

A patient-friendly guide about differences between gallstone symptoms and acid reflux symptoms, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about abdominal pain warning signs at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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When Should Abdominal Pain Be Seen Urgently?

A patient-friendly guide about abdominal pain warning signs, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article
Illustration for an article about abdominal pain that may suggest gallstones at Dr. Patiphat Clinic in Fang

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What Type of Abdominal Pain May Suggest Gallstones?

A patient-friendly guide about abdominal pain that may suggest gallstones, warning signs to watch for, and what a general surgery clinic in Fang, Chiang Mai may assess.

24/03/2026 Read Article

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