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Getting A Knee Replacement In Singapore – A Patient's Journey
Meet Mdm Pan Mei Yun, a Singaporean lady who's suffered from knee pain for more than a decade.
10 years ago, she often experienced numbness and pain in both her hands and legs. After a thorough medical examination, she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
At times, the pain was so crippling that she found it difficult to go about with her daily tasks. She could hardly walk to the toilet, let alone shower while standing. She had to be seated on a chair when she took her bath.
Mdm Pan shares her story with DxD in this exclusive feature.
Meet The Patient is a new DxD series that shares heart-warming patient journeys and stories. If you have a patient story that you’d like to share, give our editorial team a shout: jeeyan@dxd.com.sg
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From the photos, it appears that you have folliculitis, which is inflammation of the hair follicles, resulting in these discrete small red spots on your legs. Due to the limited resolution and extent of the photo, it is difficult to discern how extensive this condition is...
17 Dec 2018
Fungal nail infection presents in various forms. However, there are many causes of nail deformities which can mimic the appearance of fungal nail infection. Ideally, if there is a suspicion for fungal nail infection, nail clippings should be sent for fungal culture to determine the...
18 Jan 2019
Sorry to hear that you had sustained a burn on your thigh. Looking from the picture, there may not be any bad scarring from the burn (should be examined closely in the clinic).
It is likely that you have been left with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). As it is on the l...
18 Jan 2019
Well done indeed! Stopping smoking is the best gift you have given yourself and your family this New Year! You probably feel a better sense of smell and taste. By now more oxygen is reaching your heart and muscles easily and your immune function and circulation are getting better.
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18 Jan 2019
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Malnutrition in patients with chronic kidney disease
Patients with chronic kidney disease can suffer from malnutrition, especially when the disease progresses to more advanced stages.
Nutritional status can be worse in patients with:
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18 Jan 2019
The Best Tips From A Singaporean Psychiatrist On How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health
Mental health is more than just a diagnosis. It doesn't only refer to psychiatric or psychological disorders that require actual medical attention.
It's about your overall mental health—how you feel about yourself, your ability to manage your emotions, and navigate whatever is going on in your life.
Sometimes, you might find yourself stuck in negative thoughts due to difficult moments in your life. A 21-year-old reader asked a question on DxD's QnA platform, seeking advice on what he should do to improve his emotional health.
Dr Ng Beng Yeong, DxD's resident psychiatrist offered some pearls of wisdom on how you can reclaim your true self in the face of such challenges.
Is Your Dental Clinic Practising Proper Sterilisation? This S'porean Dentist Shares Her Personal Insights
Recently, dental equipment sterilisation has become a hot topic in Singapore. The first case happened at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), where 8 packs of dental instruments that had not been fully sterilised may have been used on up to 8 patients at the hospital's dental clinic.
There was another separate incident that took place last year when the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) used dental instruments which were not fully sterilized. These may have been used on up to 72 patients!
A DxD reader was concerned about the lack of sterilisation in clinics. Dr Joanne Lam, a dentist shared her personal insights. Here's what she has to say.
Considering A Non-Surgical Facelift? This S'porean Aesthetic Doctor Gives You The Best Insider Tips
Non-surgical facelifts are becoming increasingly popular in Singapore. As the name suggests, it refers to face-lifting procedures that don't require incisions.
These procedures are offered by a variety of aesthetic institutions such as clinics, spas, salons. However, many of these places overpromise what their procedures can deliver.
Dr Heng Wee Soon, an experienced aesthetic doctor have had many patients coming to him for help. Prior to seeing him, they have spent thousands and thousands of dollars on multiple procedures with no visible effects.
To prevent more people from spending money on ineffective treatments, he wrote a comprehensive guide post on DxD to shed light on this problem. Here are the TLDR highlights that you should take note of.
All You Need To Know About Rhinoplasties (2019)
Considering a permanent way to change the way your nose looks? Here’s what you need to know to ensure that you get the best results possible.
