Kenneth Kee: 522 books

Syncope is the medical term for losing consciousnessIt is not a disease but a symptom of fainting sicknessIt usually occur after the age of 40 without painIt is due to a drop of blood flow to the brainMany forms of syncope are preceded by dizzinessThere may be loss of vision and temporary weaknessThere...

Huntington's Chorea is a progressive degenerative disease affecting basal ganglia characterized by choreiform movements and mental deterioration.The cause is believed to be genetic with autosomal dominance transmission from parent to offspring with full penetrance.In Huntington's Chorea,...

IntroductionOde to Restless Legs SyndromeRestless Legs Syndrome every one hates you.You rob people of the sleep and make them blueOut of the blue my legs started feeling funnyMy RLS leaves me with very little energyYou make me have the urge to move my legsI feel that ants are...

Pancreatitis is an acute or chronic pancreas inflammationChronic disease follows attacks of acute pancreas infectionThe presence of gallstone is the most common cause of pancreatitisSmall gallstone blocked the bile duct causing pancreatic necrosisPatients present with epigastric abdominal pain...

Folliculitis is a bacterial hair follicle inflammation The most common cause is Staphylococcal infection It affects the root of the skin hair follicle. It makes the skin red and irregular People of all ages are affected by this condition It is more common in diabetes and people with low immune...

Vasculitis is an inflammatory condition of the blood vesselsInflammation may involve pain, redness, warmth in the affected tissues.If a blood vessel is inflamed, it can cause narrowingPoor blood flow may cause cells of organs to stop livingVasculitis can affect the arteries, veins and capillariesLarge...

Lung cancer is the most common cancer in Singapore men.Smoking (active and passive) contributes to this cancer as does inhalation of asbestos and other toxic chemicals.While the incidence of men smoking has decreased there are alarmingly more women who are smoking.A lung cancer patient of mine recounts...

Polycystic kidney disease is a progressive genetic condition Polycystic kidney can lead to kidney dysfunction It is usually autosomal dominant with large cysts development These large cysts may require some form of treatment The kidneys are bilaterally enlarged and have multiple cysts Polycystic...

IntroductionOde to Irritable Bowel SyndromeIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is by abdominal painGassiness, bloating and changes in bowel habits complaintThere may be alternating diarrhea and constipationThe cause of IBS is believed to be psychological functionThe main symptoms are...

This book describes the Grief, Bereavement and Sadness, Treatment and Related Diseases Grief is a response to the loss of life. It is a hurt like being stabbed with a knife The loss of a loved one is so shocking It can suffocate our breathing It can cause us to be in denial and depression It...

Ode to Dry EyeDry eye occurs when there is a problem with the tearsThat normally keeps the eye moist and lubricating clear.Due to age something which we can not preventDry eye may present as blurring of visionThe eye is continuously bathed by a layer of tearWhich keeps the eye wet and...

Diverticulosis is a disorder of the colonPouches (diverticula) are present in this conditionIt is present in the older age group of peopleAlso in people who takes a diet of low fiberConstipation and straining causes weak spots in the bowel mucosaAs a result pouches push outwards at these spots...

Ode To Pruritis VulvaePruritus vulvae is persistent vulval itchingSome women find pruritus vulvae embarrassingIt can make them feel irritated and distressedIt may interfere in their sex life and make them depressedThe cause of Pruritus vulvae may be related to an allergic reactionIt...

Thalassemia is an inherited disorder of the Red blood cellsIt produces an abnormal Hemoglobin which makes the patient unwellThe patients usually inherit the disease from his parentsIf both parents are affected, having thalassemia major child is 25 per centThere are 2 types of Thalassemia:Thalassemia...