Doctors Corner

By Dr Chen Kah Khin, Consultant Internal Medicine (Physician) & Nephrologist, Hospital Seri Botani Chronic Kidney Disease is getting more common in Malaysia and worldwide. It is estimated that one in 7 Malaysians suffer from chronic kidney disease. CKD develops silently without obvious symptoms until both kidneys are significantly damaged. Why CKD is on the […]

By Dr Sathesh Babu A/L Subramaniam, Consultant Internal Medicine (Physician), Hospital Seri Botani Fatty liver is a condition where too much fat builds up in the liver. The liver is an important organ that helps clean the blood, digest food, and store energy. Fats are necessary to transport fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K),

By Dr James Ng Jun Jiet, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist,Uro-gynaecologist, Hospital Seri Botani Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder control, a common and often embarrassing condition that is prevalent in women. While it can range in severity, it is not an inevitable part of aging and can often be managed or even eliminated

By Dr Vindhya A/P Prem Kumar, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Hospital Seri Botani Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide and is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, and stroke. In its 2019 World Report on Vision, WHO recognised diabetic retinopathy as one of the major AVOIDABLE causes of blindness and visual impairment globally. What

By Dr Sathesh Babu Subramaniam, Consultant Physician, Hospital Seri Botani  Iron is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in maintaining overall health and well-being. It is necessary for production of haemoglobin and myoglobin. Haemoglobin or red blood cells help to carry oxygen from the lungs to other parts of your body. Myoglobin supplies

By Dr Mohan G.K., Consultant General Surgeon, Hospital Seri Botani  Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) is a groundbreaking advancement in the field of therapeutic endoscopy, offering a minimally invasive solution for treating mucosal lesions in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This innovative technique allows doctors to remove precancerous growths, early-stage cancers, and other abnormal lesions without the

By Dr Nicholas Ho Way Siong, Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, Hospital Seri Botani  Total Knee Replacement (TKR) and Unicondylar Knee Replacement (UKR) are both fantastic solutions for relieving knee pain and getting back to a more active life, but they offer different benefits depending on your needs. TKR is a great option if your

By Dr Wong Yin Hoong, Consultant Paediatrician, Hospital Seri Botani As parents strive to provide the best care for their babies, questions often arise about whether supplements are necessary to support their growth and development. One nutrient that frequently comes into focus is vitamin D.  Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be produced