The joy of knowing that one is pregnant is often interrupted by feeling of bloatedness, poor appetite and nausea.
Continue readingVaginal bleeding in early pregnancy
This is one of the commoner presentations from my clinic besides the general antenatal workload.
Continue readingMisconceptions – Understanding fertility and the couple
Conception is most likely to occur in the first month of trying with a 30% conception rate.
Continue readingWho are we – the Radiologists?
Many patients have visited Imaging Department of the hospital for various imaging procedures. Some of the patients left the department without encountering us.
Continue readingFall Prevention And Osteoporosis
What comes to your mind when someone mentions “osteoporosis”? We all know what that word conjures.
Continue readingMenstrual problems – what a mess and pain at times
Menstrual disorders are a very common problem in women in their reproductive age. Disturbances of menstruation are one of the most common reasons for women to attend their gynaecologist.
Continue readingGlobesity and reproduction
Globalization, urbanization and changing habits in Asia have led to the adoption of a western lifestyle and diet. We rather ride in a car or take a bus than walk or cycle a few blocks round the corner to the shops these days.
Continue readingPain – Don’t take it lightly! An anesthetist’s ramblings
What is a vital sign? Well, it depends on the situation. If you are in love then whatever signal your partner gives should be one. Well in my business, I deal with human and a lot of pain so I’m talking about the human vital sign.
Continue readingCommon facts about cervical cancer unleashed: What every woman should know about cervical screening and cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the second most common female cancer worldwide, (after breast cancer) and the second most common cause of cancer deaths amongst Malaysian women and in the Asia Pacific region. Worldwide, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women over 15 years of age. One woman in the world dies of cervical cancer every 2 minutes. About 500,000 women globally are diagnosed with cervical cancer with an average of 270,000 deaths a year.
Continue readingSakit Tumit
Pernahkah anda merasa sakit di bahagian tumit sejurus selepas tumit anda mencecah lantai diwaktu pagi? Bagaimana pula setelah berjalan agak lama? Disini saya ingin berkongsi pengetahuan mengenai masalah yang selalu membawa pesakit berjumpa dengan doctor. Sakit tumit ini mempunyai berbagai punca. Antara punca utama kesakitan di tumit adalah penyakit yang dipanggil “plantar fasciitis”
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