Most patients would be emotionally and psychologically disturbed when they receive a diagnosis stating that surgery is required. Whether it is a major open surgery or a minor endoscopic (keyhole) surgery, the thought of going under the knife sends shivers down the spine of patients and sometimes their family members. Being aware of these psychological
Feel like you have a constant flu, with runny nose, pain or pressure in the ear, frequently blocked nose ,headache and facial pain? Perhaps you are experiencing frequent nosebleeds, a numbness or tingling in the face, painful teeth or dentures that do not fit, and have recently discovered a lump on your nose or lump
Many individuals lead a sedentary lifestyle, thus increasing the risks of potentially fatal diseases. Certain physical changes are associated with ageing, but more people are starting to realise that some changes that we used to think are signs of ‘normal’ ageing are actually the result of disease, the environment and lifestyle. Therefore, by controlling our
Ageing is, in keeping with nature’s intention, a complex but natural process which impacts the physical, mental and spiritual being. Every journey of life, from birth to its end is a personal experience unique to just that one. Above all though, is the shared desire to age gracefully. The need of a strong and healthy
There’s no denying it – developing nations like Malaysia are slowly but surely moving towards an ageing society. With better hygiene, healthcare systems and standards of living, more people are living longer than before. People today will have to deal with the many health and psychological issues related to menopause, which includes sexual well-being. Sexuality
Knee replacement surgery is usually recommended for people with severe osteoarthritis when other treatment modules such as medications, exercise or pain-relief methods are no longer working. Surgery helps relieve the pain that keeps patients from their daily activities such as walking, driving or getting out of bed. With medical advancements, many knee surgeries are less
Mr X is a 52-year-old Chinese man who came to see me a few years ago with a complaint of generalised discomfort of his tummy for six months. His appetite had been poor and he had been losing weight. On further questioning he had a change in his bowel habits. Normally his bowel openings were
When 84-year-old Mr A fell in the bathroom one fine day, his loving family brought him to the hospital for medical treatment. Every time his arm was touched, he would shriek in pain. An x-ray of his arm, however, showed no fracture or any other damage, so he was sent home with pain relief medications
Pain in the head is one of the most common complaints among people especially in the developed world. While some people experience headaches, others encounter a more severe form of headache known as migraines. However, most people are not quite aware of the difference between them. The key to getting the right diagnosis, and hence
