Women are said to be at higher risk of developing Gallstones (Cholelithiasis), but it is also common among men. Gallstones are small, pebble-like deposits in gallbladder that can be life-threatening due to complications and gallbladder cancer. In this video Man Up Malaysia host Kevin Francis speaks to Dr. Koong Jun Kit to find out why #gallstones​ occur, the signs and symptoms, treatment options, and prevention.  

Laprascopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgery and the standard choice in removing the gallbladder through a keyhole surgery. The removal of the gallbladder is safe and does not cause any problem as it is inessential for digestion. 

You will also learn about the different types of gallstones (cholesterol stones, bilirubin stones, and brown stones), dissolving gallstones options and some of the more common causes and risk factors.  Here's more about our guest doctor in this episode.

Dr. Koong Jun Kit graduated in 2004 and started his surgical career as a trainee in Hospital Ipoh. He qualified from University of Malaya with Master of Surgery in 2012 and began working as a general surgeon in University Malaya Medical Centre where he also pursued his interest and fellowship in HPB Surgery. In 2015, he was offered a position with the HPB unit in Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust as a clinical fellow where he completed his HPB fellowship in 2016. He then returned to Malaysia, currently a senior lecturer and consultant surgeon with University of Malaya and it's affliates. His clinical and research interest is in benign and malignant HPB diseases. He is also the program manager for a Postgraduate National Organ Donation education program and is active in undergraduate & postgraduate medical education. Unremoved gallstones can cause jaundice, cholangitis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, and #gallbladder​ cancer. It is, therefore, essential to undergo treatment. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive procedure that can break down gallstones.

Learn how male hormones work in your body to improve energy levels, sexual function and more. 

It's no surprise that hormones affect the health of men and will change as men age so it’s important to stay informed.  

Health issues like erectile dysfunction and infertility may be cause by hormonal imbalance.  

In this episode of Man Up Malaysia, Kevin Francis speaks to Dr. Anusha Nair from Kelinik Genga to learn more about 'male hormones'.

Prostate cancer is said to be one of the best cancers to have - IF IT IS DETECTED EARLY. Once the signs and symptoms become obvious, it may be too late for survival or better recovery. And if it comes to having to remove your prostate, your sexual function may  be severely affected. 

That is why men are encourage to go for a screening when they reach 50, and for those with a higher risk, you should go and get checked after you pass 40 years old.  In this video, Kevin Francis speaks to consultant urologist and professor of surgery Dr. Christopher Ho Chee Kong. 

Here you better understand what a prostate is, its function, enlarge prostate, prostate cancer and how to care for your prostate…  For more men's health topics, visit our website at https://manupmalaysia.com

Infertility is a problem that many couples face today, even younger couples, and both sexes have equal chances of being infertile.

This is where Traditional Chinese Medicine and its healing methods can help increase the chance of conceiving a child.

In this video Kevin Francis speaks to TCM Physician Lee Ee Jin from Xi Fertility to find out how TCM can help infertile men. We will cover the Yin and Yang theory, Kidney deficiency, Chi stagnation as well as treatments like acupuncture and herbal medicine.

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In this video, Kevin Francis gets to the bottom of 'male infertility' with gynaecologist and fertility doctor, Dr. Chong Kuoh Ren.

You will learn about the causes of male infertility and how to fix it, with medication and lifestyle treatments.

We also talked about treatments like IUI and IVF and Dr. Chong answers common questions like, "Is cycling bad for our sperms?" and "Should we keep our handphones in our pockets?"

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In this video, Kevin Francis speaks to physiotherapist Debbie Wu to find out the causes of lower back pain.

Debbie will also give us tips on how to have a good posture and throw in 5 back-strengthening exercises.

Also, find out how lower back pain can affect your sex-life and why you should start taking better care of your pelvic muscles to avoid erectile dysfunction.

Men with erectile dysfunction often find it difficult to talk to their spouse or partner about their sexual problems and how they feel.  They may feel embarrassed, shame or guilt, but what's worse is that it could damage their relationship.  In this episode, Kevin Francis speaks to counselling psychologist Sharan Kaur to get some tips and insights on how couples can communicate about their sexual problems, for a healthier relationship.  Learn why it is important to open up, and how to support each other to deal with any sexual problems like ED.

In this video, Kevin Francis speaks to Dr. Philip George, a consultant psychiatrist and addiction specialist about the link between Mental Health & Erectile Dysfunction.  You will discover some of the psychological issues that can cause erectile dysfunction, as well as how ED can affect our mental health. Find out how therapy can help men struggling with ED, and how to maintain good sexual health.

In the first episode of Man Up Malaysia, Kevin Francis speaks to consultant urologist Dr. Arun Arunasalam about Erectile Dysfunction.