Perfectly Imperfect Health

Welcome back to Perfectly Imperfect Health! In this spooky Halloween 🎃 episode, we talk about the medical nightmares you only see or hear about on TV and social media.From flesh eating bacteria🦠🤢, to zombies 🧟 and parasites 🪱 that make you go blind! Dr Dillon Yeo, Associate Consultant from the Department of Infectious Diseases, SGH, spills the guts on gruesome stories that make perfect viewing/listening this Halloween 👻💀🧛 night.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:38 Parasites can "invade" your eyes if you wear contact lenses

06:14 Can zombies happen in real life?

09:16 If you get bitten on the arm by a zombie, will cutting your arm prevent you from turning into one?

10:13 Rabies - are they linked to zombies?

12:45 Can amputation prevent the spread of rabies, after you have been infected?

13:08 Can you get rabies in Singapore?

14:04 Patient ate fish from a river and was not able to walk after that

17:39 Outbreak of Group B Streptococcus that is linked to raw fish in Singapore

18:41 Which kinds of raw fish are safer to consume?

24:27 Different kinds of raw foods (beef, cheese) and if they are safe to eat

28:35 Mao tofu (hairy tofu) and why you should be careful when eating them

30:56 Soft-boiled eggs carry bacteria too

31:35 Outbreak of meningitis in a nightclub

36:54 The experience of eating raw crabs in Jeju as an infectious diseases doctor

40:34 Final takeaways

SGH Website: www.sgh.com.sg

Welcome back to Perfectly Imperfect Health! In this episode, we talk about the trend of people attending spin classes 🚴 and getting Rhabdomyolysis - a condition where damaged muscles break down quickly and leak dangerous chemicals into your blood, which can ruin your kidneys 🫁. Dr Juliana Kan, Senior Consultant from the Dept of Internal Medicine tells you how you might end up with Teh-O ☕️coloured urine if you're not careful!Perfectly Imperfect Health is also available on:🎵 Spotify: hhttps://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthea...🎵 Apple Podcast: https://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthea...Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:36 What is Rhabdomyolysis?02:45 Strenuous activities like Spinning can cause Rhabdomyolysis05:34 Young women tend to get Rhabdomyolysis07:00 What are the symptoms and how to tell if it's just normal muscle aches? 09:06 Serious cases can result in kidney injury or kidney failure09:40 "Blood" in your urine that causes it to turn a dark brown "Teh-O" colour11:50 How much do you need to push yourself to get Rhabdomyolysis?12:50 Fireman ended up with Rhabdomyolysis after rescuing someone from a fire15:50 High intensity exercises and calculating your maximum heart rate18:01 Recovery and treatment 22:41 Final takeawaysSGH Website: www.sgh.com.sg

Welcome back to Perfectly Imperfect Health! In this episode, we explore what exactly is burnout with Senior Principal Psychologist Dr Evelyn Boon. Find out how Gen Z's, Millennials and Gen X's interpret burnout 😩, what makes them happy and why sometimes it's the little things 🤏 in life that matter ✨

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:40 What exactly is burnout?

06:10 Gen Z's interpretation of burnout

07:50 Burnout v Depression

10:16 How do you know if you are under too much stress?

12:45 Why you should not turn your passion into your job

14:43 Solving math problems to destress

16:00 Getting burnout can be due to genetics

17:25 Are Gen Z's really less resilient?

20:22 Leaving work on time - can that be considered quiet quitting?

23:45 Using weighted soft toys to reduce stress 25:56 Signs that you are not ok and need help

27:32 What drives Gen Z's?

What are they passionate about?

30:04 Find your passion and don't just make work your identity

31:21 Enjoy the little things in life

33:29 Questionnaires to check if you have burnout

35:55 Final takeaways

SGH Website: www.sgh.com.sg

Welcome back to Perfectly Imperfect Health! In this episode, we find out the difference between allergies, "sinus problems" and sinusitis with Dr Xu Shuhui, Consultant, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery, SGH. She explains why an itchy nose is not to be sniffed at 🤧!

Perfectly Imperfect Health is also available on:

Spotify: https://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthea...

Apple Podcast: https://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthea...Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:07 What actually is sinusitis? And why it's not the same as "I have sinus"

09:00 Allergic Rhinitis and Sinusitis: Are they genetic?

12:45 Severe case of sinusitis - Puss in the forehead

14:20 Wisdom teeth can lead to possible sinus infections 16:10 Sinusitis might lead to blindness

20:32 Can you combine rhinoplasty with sinus surgery?

24:00 What about inhaler sticks? Are they useful to tackle sinus problems?

25:38 Antihistamines with decongestants - why you need to be careful when taking them

30:29 Wasabi can clear your congested sinuses?!

31:35 How is sinusitis diagnosed?

35:22 Final takeaways

SGH Website: www.sgh.com.sg

Welcome to Perfectly Imperfect Health! In this episode, we dive into what makes your sweat stinky and salty 😓with our dermatology expert Dr Goniyamalimage Shashendra Ravinath Aponso. Find out what foods to eat to avoid stinky pits and whether you are genetically blessed to smell great.

Perfectly Imperfect Health is also available on:

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🎵Apple Podcast: https://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthealth-apple

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome!

02:28 Sweat alone does not make you smell bad

05:01 Deodorant v Antiperspirant - Which one you should be using

08:48 You smell like what you eat – How certain foods cause you to smell bad

11:13 Why South Koreans smell the best naturally

13:43 How do you end up with orange sweat?

14:55 Stress or fear induced sweat

18:33 When over sweating affects your quality of life

21:38 Botox can stop your body from sweating

26:48 Can sweating help with weight loss?

27:52 Does having “salty sweat” mean you are eating too much salt?

31:18 Final takeaways

Don't sweat it - Stay informed and take control of your health!

SGH Website: www.sgh.com.sg

Welcome to Perfectly Imperfect Health! In this episode, we speak to Associate Consultant Dr. Ong Hui Shan and Assistant Nurse Clinician Kelvin Pang as they spill the tea on the bizarre stories of the SGH Emergency room!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:25 Destroying expensive clothing and jewellery

05:30 "Organised chaos" in the Emergency Department (ED)

07:05 Patient with projectile vomiting of blood

08:35 Eating expired bird's nest and ending up at the hospital

09:50 Fighting in the ED with internal organs hanging outside

12:25 Young girl who pooped all over herself

16:12 Online dating gone wrong - woman drops unconscious date at ED entrance

17:50 Sex-related injuries - broken penis, bottle inserted into the butt

20:15 Freak accidents - water bottles, fractured toes, and bouldering injuries

24:15 Can severed fingers be reattached?

27:10 How is the patient still alive?

30:55 Overdosing on 200 paracetamol pills

32:57 What do I do if I accidentally drank bleach?

34:10 Is the pulling out of IV plugs in Korean dramas realistic?

36:45 Inserting an IV plug through the bone

39:35 Final takeaways

SGH Website: www.sgh.com.sg

Welcome to Perfectly Imperfect Health! In this episode, we dive into everything you didn’t know you needed to know about poop with Gastroenterology and Hepatology expert, Dr Andrew Ong. From understanding what your stool says about your gut health to mastering the optimal pooping position, we leave no stone unturned.

Curious about the perfect poop, warning signs to watch out for, or even how “sharts” happen? You’re in the right place! 🚽

00:00 Welcome!

02:38 Stool as an indicator of gut health

03:17 Types of excrement

09:09 What does an ideal poop look like?

10:45 Warning signs to watch out for

12:26 Toilet volume and frequency

14:56 Prolapse & the right way to poop

19:38 Fart vs. shart

21:25 The optimal pooping position

24:48 Final takeaways

Stay informed and take control of your health - one flush at a time!

What's the healthiest and most sustainable way to get to our desired weight? What's most important when embarking on a diet to meet a weight or health goal? Joining us this episode is SGH Dietitian Agnes Chong, who plates up facts on popular diets like intermittent fasting and keto.

00:00 Intro
02:04 Body roundness index vs body mass index
05:54 Can higher body mass be due to genes?
06:59 Intermittent fasting
09:21 Set point theory
12:41 Health impact of intermittent fasting
15:28 Juice fasts
18:15 Ketogenic diet
20:31 Blood type diet
23:30 Weight loss for males vs females
25:00 What's most important when embarking on a diet?

Do you have nagging neck and back pains that are causing you distress?  Well, you’re not alone. Neck and back pains are two of the most common conditions seen at the SGH Pain Management Centre. Find out more as Dr Elizabeth Tan painstakingly explains.

0:00 - Intro

3:34 – When do you need to see a pain specialist?

7:00 – The Pain Scale (1-10): 10 feels like a gunshot wound?

10:38 – Squeezing, throbbing, shooting pains, what do they mean?

15:10 – The most commonly seen pain conditions: neck and back

17:52 – How to manage your pain

21:52 – Is popping pills the way to treat pain?

24:18 – Acupuncture to manage pain

26:20 - Conclusion

In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect Health, we dive deep into the topic of food poisoning with Dr Lim Wan Tin, Senior Consultant at the Department of Internal Medicine. Whether you're trying to understand the different types of foodborne illnesses, learn how to prevent contamination, or find out what to do if you suspect food poisoning, we've got you covered!