Article Category: Digestive

“What do you mean I need a colonoscopy?” If the mere thought of it sends shivers down your spine, you’re not alone. But guess what? Getting a colonoscopy in Singapore is a lot more common than you might think.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common illness in Singapore that can significantly affect the quality of life of sufferers, even though it is benign.

Pooping (passing motion/faeces/stool) is a critical part of our body’s digestive process which involves the discharge of undigested food, waste (including toxins), and other substances from the intestines.

Whether you’re doubling over in pain after a meal or just experiencing waves of pain from time to time, stomachaches can be a sign of health issues. Here are the symptoms to know.

What do cancer of the pancreas, colon and liver have in common? Apart from the fact that they are cancers that affect the digestive system, they are also preventable if detected early.

If you have your fears about Covid-19 child vaccination, we hear you. Have our resident paediatrician, Dr Shermela Appan, answer your top questions in the following article by theAsianParent.