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Sixty-five-year-old Mr. Chan discovered one morning while brushing his teeth that he couldn’t close his left eye, and saliva was uncontrollably dripping from the right corner of his mouth. Looking in the mirror, he noticed half of his face was asymmetrical, leading to panic: “Oh no, is this a stroke? How will I meet my friends later?” The awkward social scenarios flashed through his mind. After seeking medical help, he was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. Mr. Chan's experience is a reality for many facial paralysis patients.

Sylvia is a lawyer, and her long hours of speaking have led to vocal fatigue and hoarseness, sometimes accompanied by pitch problems or loss of voice. The inability to express herself forcefully affects her persuasiveness in court. Determined to seek help from an ENT specialist, she underwent an examination and was diagnosed with a nine-millimeter polyp on her vocal cords, which requires surgical removal and post-operative speech therapy. Her condition is now improving, and her work performance is significantly better.

When a breast lump is detected during examination, a breast surgeon will perform a triple assessment. First is a thorough clinical breast examination, including palpation to assess the lump, checking for nipple discharge, and inspecting the skin for abnormalities.

When we talk about hot flashes, we will imagine a chubby auntie fanning herself. As everyone knows, hot flashes is a common peri-menopausal symptom. As we age, hormone levels in our bodies change. Estrogen decrease in women and this period of adjustment—menopause—brings varying degrees of physical and mental discomfort.

Adenomyosis (also known as uterine adenomyosis) refers to the condition where the tissue of the endometrium penetrates the uterine muscle layer, leading to abnormal growth and changes.

Many women experience irregular or varying menstrual flow, and since it often doesn’t disrupt daily life, some choose to ignore it. However, if irregular periods come with other symptoms, like weight gain, persistent acne, or increased body hair. It could be PCOS, which may also raise the risk of complications like diabetes, heart disease, or endometrial cancer. It’s important not to overlook these warning signs!