Do you feel bloated and wake up with a stomach ache? Learn the difference between IBS and IBD.
When irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have similar symptoms, like abdominal pain and bloating, they can be very confusing. dr Wang Yu Tien , a gastroenterologist at Gleneagles Hospital, sheds light on warning signs that won't go away.
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What does it mean to have seizures? How do you know if you have epilepsy?
Although not all seizures are caused by epilepsy, epilepsy, a condition resulting from a genetic predisposition, an autoimmune disease, or a structural abnormality of the brain, can cause frequent seizures. You may also have other warning signs, such as seizures and foaming at the mouth. Learn more about epilepsy and its treatment from Dr. Prakash Paliwal , Neurologist at Gleneagles Hospital.
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If you are obese and/or have diabetes, high cholesterol, fatty liver and high blood pressure, how can metabolic and bariatric surgery help you?
Think of obesity and metabolic surgeries like "stapling" the stomach so it looks like a shirt sleeve, says Dr. Tan Chun Hai , an upper gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Gleneagles Hospital. It tells us more about this form of surgery and how it can improve health conditions like high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure, especially for people with a higher BMI.
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Does living in pressure cooker country make heart failure more common?
About 100,000 people in Singapore are prone to heart failure, which can be indirectly caused by high levels of stress. dr Chan Wan Xian , Heart Failure Cardiologist at Gleneagles Hospital, talks about lesser-known cardiovascular conditions such as 'heart failure with preserved ejection fraction' (HFPEF) and high blood pressure during pregnancy.
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Are you losing your hearing? Here are some of the reasons why.
From age-related factors to something as basic as clogged earwax, Dr. Barrie Tan , ENT surgeon at Gleneagles Hospital, more about the causes and symptoms of hearing loss. Also, using a cotton swab to clean your ears can make the situation worse and even hurt your ears. An ENT surgeon has the right tools and equipment to safely remove clogged wax.
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