Introduction The liver, often overlooked, is crucial for our body’s functioning. “Liver Matters: How to Take Care of Your Liver,” hosted by Jeremy Teo, brings together Cynthia Jetan, a consultant nutritionist, and Dr. Saravana K, a gastroenterologist...
Colonic polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. Most polyps are harmless but over time, some can develop into colon cancer, which is often fatal when found in its later stages. Anyone can develop colon polyps. You’re at higher risk...
Hepatitis simply means “inflammation of the liver”. Hepatitis B is a specific type of hepatitis that is caused by a virus. In Malaysia, about 5% of the population is affected by hepatitis B. This rate is highest among the Chinese. HOW DO I BECOME INFECTED...
GERD is a condition that occurs when stomach acid or, occasionally, bile flows back (refluxes) into your food pipe (oesophagus). The backwash of acid irritates the lining of your oesophagus and causes GERD signs and symptoms. It is one of the most...
How common is colon cancer? The Colon is the final portion of the digestive tract, just before the anus. Colon cancer is the commonest cancer among men and the third commonest among women in Malaysia. Every year about four thousand new cases of colon cancer are...
Hey there, it’s Dr. Saravana from Park City Medical Centre.
