Recently, a gynecologist colleague called me about a patient of his: a 60-year-old female who was referred by a GP for right iliac fossa pain (pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen).
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November 20, 2024
The thyroid is a gland that provides our body with an essential hormone called thyroxine. The gland is located at the front of the neck and is not visible unless it is enlarged with nodules. For most people, the first awareness of a thyroid problem occurs after a health screen. This is because one of the common blood tests within the screening panel is a thyroid function test (TFT).
November 12, 2024
The large intestine, or colon, is where the body extracts salt and water from the stool before it is moved into the rectum and expelled through the anus. Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, refers to cancer of the large intestine – the final portion of our digestive tract. Polyps, which are either non-cancerous (benign) or pre-cancerous growths, may form on the inner wall of the colon and rectum. One of the most common cancers in Singapore is colon cancer, which affects both men and women.
October 27, 2024
Thyroid nodules are common in the adult population with a prevalence at ultrasound (US) examination of up to 50% in adult females and 30% in males. Most lesions are cytologically benign and neither cause local symptoms nor warrant treatment.
October 23, 2024
There are many causes to rectal bleeding. Read on to understand what you must do should you encounter this problem.
October 22, 2024
Endoscopy provides a live close-up view of the digestive tract and may be used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
October 3, 2024
A hernia occurs when an organ or piece of tissue bulges through a weakened section in the abdominal wall. This bump may result in a visible bulge under your skin. Hernias can occur within the chest, hips and abdominal cavity. While some hernias may cause minor symptoms, others may result in a medical emergency.
September 20, 2024
Thyroid surgery is one of the procedures in my surgical repertoire that I really enjoy and do a lot of (approximately 40 to 50 per year for the last 8 years!) Over the years, I have encountered some common questions from my patients that I have compiled below.
September 9, 2024
Everybody needs a colonoscopy at some point in their adult life! Did you know that Singaporeans have a 5% lifetime risk of developing cancer? This risk increases as we age!
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