Month: February 2022

  • Gastroscopy Singapore: What does a Gastroscopy Check for?

    Gastroscopy Singapore: What does a Gastroscopy Check for?

    To perform a gastroscopy, trained general surgeons like Dr. Ganesh uses an instrument called a gastroscope. The gastroscope consists of a long, thin tube with optical lenses and channels through which the doctor can watch on a monitor see inside your stomach. The doctor uses the camera at the end of the tube to push […]

  • What is a carbuncle? what are its causes and symptoms?

    What is a carbuncle? what are its causes and symptoms?

    A carbuncle can be a result of a bacterial infection that develops beneath your skin, at the hair follicle. A carbuncle is an accumulation of boils with multiple pimples “heads”. They are painful and tender and can cause an infection that may leave a mark. The term “carbuncle” is also used to describe a staph […]