MedicalChannelAsia: Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease By Dr Chok Aik Yong

In this article on Medical Channel Asia, Dr Chok Aik Yong, Medical Director of Aelius Surgical Centre, provides an overview of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), focusing on its impact and how it is managed across Singapore. He explains the differences between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, outlining common symptoms such as abdominal pain and persistent diarrhoea. Dr Chok also highlights the potential long term risks, including malnutrition and colorectal cancer, while stressing the importance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care.

Read the full article here.