There’s a New Cure for Retinal Disorder
Minimally invasive technique now spells less pain for the patient, reports MELISSA HENG LOSING one’s sight suddenly can be a terrifying experience, and the thought of painful eye surgery often compounds the worry. For Madam Astrid, there was an added problem: she was working as a chemist and sight was crucial to her job. ‘My […]
Allergic Conjunctivitis Associated With Sinus
Question: For many years, my eyes are constantly itchy and irritated. This is especially so at night when I am sleeping. For the last half a year, this is so serious that the skin around my eyes is peeling as the result of my vigorous rubbing. I have sinus problem and the doctors I consulted […]
Food allergies are not to be sniffed at
Food allergies are not to be sniffed at Some food allergies, though rare, can have severe consequences for people suffering from them. Allergies are becoming more common around the world. Even the inhalation of cooking fumes can, in rare cases, trigger a reaction severe enough to kill. Earlier this month in the United States, an […]
Foods that hurt
How can you determine whether one has an allergy or intolerance towards certain foods? Dr Stephen Lee, Specialist in ENT Surgery, Raffles ENT Centre, clarifies the difference between these rather similar yet different conditions. What is Food Allergy? Food allergy refers to the classical immunological mediated response to food ingested which triggers an immune system reaction that […]
Decoding Breast Lumps & Bumps
Should you start panicking if you feel a lump or bump in your breast? The good news is that nine out of 10 breast lumps are not cancerous. Normal breasts can feel lumpy which is due to normal changes in breast tissue that occur during development. Benign breast lumps do not necessarily require any treatment, although treatment may be recommended if the lump is particularly large, […]
Decoding Breast Lumps & Bumps
Should you start panicking if you feel a lump or bump in your breast? The good news is that nine out of 10 breast lumps are not cancerous. Normal breasts can feel lumpy which is due to normal changes in breast tissue that occur during development. Benign breast lumps do not necessarily require any treatment, although treatment may be recommended if the lump is particularly large, […]
Is my vaginal discharge normal?
Vaginal discharge is a fluid or mucus from the vagina and is a natural occurrence critical for female reproductive health. Under the influence of female hormones, estrogen, skin cells in the vagina and cervix produce vagina discharge. Is my vaginal discharge normal? There are many different types of vaginal discharge. The varying types are a […]
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI as compared to men. Approximately 40% of women develop a urinary […]
Your Pregnancy Journey: Tips for Mothers-to-be
Pregnancy marks the beginning of a lifelong adventure – nine precious months before welcoming a new member into your family. This nine-month long journey to motherhood is a unique experience for every woman, with new changes every trimester. For new mothers-to-be, these changes can seem daunting and stressful, it could also bring about new challenges […]
What you should know about a mammogram
According to the Singapore Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer occurring among women in Singapore with over 2,000 women annually diagnosed with breast cancer. One in 13 women in Singapore will get breast cancer in their lifetime. While this statistic is daunting, early detection increases the chance of survival of breast cancer and leads […]
