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The five most common chronic medical conditions in Singapore

1. Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes is a medical condition in which blood glucose levels remain persistently higher than normal.

Can diabetes make you blind?

{:en}When does one need to see an ophthalmologist (eye specialist)? A definite sign will be when there is acute blurring ...
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Prediabetes: Nature’s good warning sign?

{:en}Prediabetes warning sign. Considering the prevalence of diabetes in Singapore, it is not surprising for one (or one’s family members) ...
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Diabetes tip: THE coffeeshop drink to order – ice kosong

{:en}Diabetes tip. With Singapore waging war on diabetes, it is no secret that we Singaporeans are becoming a lot more ...
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Diabetes tip: No need to give up white rice completely!

{:en}White rice is deeply entrenched in many Asian cultures, some for thousands of years. This is especially so in Singaporean ...
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Foot care for people with diabetes

{:en}Diabetes Foot care. Proper foot care is essential for people with diabetes, as they have a higher risk of minor injuries ...
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How diabetes can affect your feet

{:en}Diabetes is a growing epidemic in Singapore, with about one in nine adults suffering from the disease. Some of its most debilitating ...
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Patient safety: Before admission to the hospital

{:en} Clear all your doubts regarding hospital admission. It will streamline the admission process and improve your hospital experience. Hospital ...
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Innovative insulin coolers for diabetic medicine during travels

{:en} With the increasing advancements in technology, living with diabetes can be a lot less stressful. Choosing cost-effective and the ...
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Reduce diabetic foot problems through proper foot care

{:en} According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diabetes is a major cause of lower limb amputations, among other serious ...
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment 

{:en}Although carpal tunnel syndrome affects only about 1 per cent of the population, it’s one of the most common nerve ...
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
Stroke.
Heart attack (Myocardial Infarction)

Common Health Problems in Singapore And What To Do About Them

Asthma. Asthma is a chronic disease that causes the airways in one’s lungs to become temporarily narrower, thus making it harder to breathe.
Diabetes – Diabetes is so common in Singapore that 1 in 9 Singaporeans have diabetes. Colorectal and lung cancers are among the most prevalent cancers in Singapore.
High Blood Pressure.
Heart Problems.
High Cholesterol.

Find out more about some of the common chronic conditions faced by seniors in Singapore today, their signs and symptoms, and treatment options with ASIA MD.

Medical Conditions – Symptoms

Identify possible conditions and treatment related to your symptoms.

Kidney stones – symptoms and causes

{:en}About one in 10 Singaporeans will develop kidney stones, with the condition being slightly more common in men than in ...
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Considering joint replacement surgery for hip or knee pain?

{:en}The common causes of hip or knee pain are osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis. Osteoarthritis affects the cartilage and lubrication in ...
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Top 4 causes of joint pains in children

{:en}When children complain of pains and aches in their joints, there can be a number of causes behind the pain ...
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Prediabetes: Nature’s good warning sign?

{:en}Prediabetes warning sign. Considering the prevalence of diabetes in Singapore, it is not surprising for one (or one’s family members) ...
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5 easily ignored symptoms of colorectal cancer

{:en}Colorectal cancer symptoms. In Singapore, colorectal cancer is the number one cancer affecting men, and second only to breast cancer ...
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Risks, causes and symptoms of stomach cancer in Singapore

{:en}Singapore is a country with moderate risks of stomach cancer. It is the seventh most common cancer in men and ...
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How do shingles develop and is it because of “heatiness”?

{:en}From the perspective of Western medicine, shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus – the same virus which causes ...
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When do swollen ankles and feet signify a heart valve problem?

{:en}When tiny blood vessels in our bodies leak fluid, it pools in surrounding tissue under our skin, leading to swelling ...
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Red flags which tell you that your back pain needs medical attention

{:en}Back Pain and Medical Attention. Most cases of back pain are innocuous and caused by muscle strain, usually resolving within ...
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Medical Conditions – Diagnosis

Medical diagnosis (abbreviated Dx, D_x, or D_s) is the process of determining which disease or condition explains a person’s symptoms and signs. It is most often referred to as diagnosis with the medical context being implicit.