The Life List: How to treat common ailments, from headaches to stomachaches

Eating smaller meals and avoiding fried foods can help with indigestion. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
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SINGAPORE – Constipated? Sore muscles? Some physical woes seem too insignificant to require a trip to the doctor.

Indeed, medical experts say many common ailments can be treated at home. However, they caution that persistent or prolonged symptoms should be assessed by a doctor.

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