To many of us, thalassemia might sound like some strange being from one of the Avengers movies. Some of us, however, may be all too familiar with this condition…

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder, which is caused by an abnormal gene. There are two different types:

• Thalassemia minor (thalassemia trait) 
• Thalassemia major 

Charlotte, a 20-year-old female, was recently diagnosed with thalassemia minor. She took to DxD's platform in search of medical advice about her condition.

Dr Seah Heap Yong, a general practitioner, gave her some advice. Here's what he had to share.

Anal fissures are literally a pain in the butt. If you’ve had the displeasure of experience this condition, you’re probably familiar with how it can disrupt everyday life. It makes simple activities like moving around, exercising, sitting down, or having a meal, difficult.

In Singapore, anal fissures are (sadly) quite common. 

A 24-year-old female reader asked a question through DxD's Ask A Doctor form. She believes that she has an anal fissure. Her suspicion were aroused by the pain she experienced while passing motion. She felt that her skin was tearing, but she did not see any blood in her stools. 

She wanted to find out how are anal fissures treated and if she needs to seek further help. Here's what Dr Seah, an experienced GP had to say. 

Allergic rhinitis is considered one of the most common ailments in Singapore. A study has suggested that approximately 30% of Singaporeans experience some form of allergy.  

This condition involves a type of inflammation in the nose which happens when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air (talk about being overly sensitive).

Amy, a 23-year-old female asked a question on DxD's question and answer platform. She wanted to find out if using a nasal spray over a long period of time will result in negative side effects. 

Dr Seah Heap Yong, an experienced general practitioner shared his advice. Here’s what he had to say.