Infective Endocarditis
A damage in the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves usually caused by a bacteria, fungi or [...]
That Ugly Bulging Vein! by Dr Benjamin Chua
Troublesome varicose veins can now be treated effectively with new minimally invasive methods! Varicose veins are veins that appear as [...]
Do You Have Leaky Gut Syndrome?
Abdominal bloating, visible distension of your tummy, chronic diarrhoea, excessive gas, flatulence and abdominal cramps and discomfort are all very [...]
Defeating Cavities by Dr Raymond Lim
Question: I am 35 years old. Recently, I felt pain in my lower right corner of the teeth, so I [...]
Heart Palpitations
Q: I am an active individual in my early 40’s. I jog 20 to 30 minutes a day, I don’t [...]
Good Bladder and Bowel Habits
Are you taking your bladder control for granted? People with bladder control problem (such as incontinence) may stop participating in [...]
Q & A: Knee Pain with Assoc Prof Wilson Wang
Question: I am 58 years old and I have problems with my knee joints. Many years ago, I started to [...]
Q & A: Back Pain
Question: I am a female in my 50s and I have lower back pain problem. Recently I have heard that [...]
Q & A: Canine Teeth
Question: I have canine teeth that are slightly protruding. However, I chose not to pluck out these teeth as they [...]
Cancer: Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Singapore. What exactly is cancer? Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells [...]
Q & A: TEETH GRINDING
Question: I have a serious teeth grinding problem. What should I do to prevent this? Answer: There are two types [...]
Is This a Flu, Cold, Allergy or Sinusitis? by Dr Lynne Lim
Understanding the Upper Airway Flu vs cold vs allergy vs sinusitis often causes overlapping symptoms in the upper airway, including [...]
Q & A: LASIK
Question: My wife is in her 50s and she wears glasses due to short-sightedness. One day, she told me that [...]
Diphtheria
Diphtheria (dif-THEER-e-uh) is a serious bacterial infection usually affecting the mucous membranes of your nose and throat. Diphtheria typically causes [...]