Diarrhoea Specialist In Singapore With 20 Years Experience
- If left untreated, diarrhoea can lead to serious health problems
Dr Kenneth Koo has extensive experience in treating diarrhoea and other gastrointestinal symptoms and conditions in adults.
Dr Kenneth Koo has extensive experience in treating diarrhoea and other gastrointestinal symptoms and conditions in adults.
Diarrhoea is a condition when there is an abnormal increase in bowel movements and the passing of loose, watery stools.
Diarrhoea can be acute or chronic. Acute diarrhoea is usually temporary and lasts for a few days, while chronic diarrhoea can last up to a month and may signify an underlying medical problem.
The common symptoms of diarrhoea include:
Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist
Gleneagles Medical Centre
Dr Kenneth Koo is an experienced gastroenterologist with more than 20 years’ experience and is well trained in managing all types of digestive and liver conditions.
Prior to joining private practise, Dr Kenneth Koo was Director of Gastroenterology and Senior consultant at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. An integral member of the team which transitioned from Alexander Hospital to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital in 2015, he was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the gastroenterology division including the growth, development and governance.
Dedication to his patients and clinical practise can be seen from several service quality awards obtained over the years.
In most cases, acute diarrhoea is fleeting and will resolve by itself within a few days. However, persistent and chronic diarrhoea may signal an underlying medical condition. If left untreated, it could result in more severe complications.
Persistent diarrhoea can lead to severe dehydration, which can be dangerous, especially for infants and young children, the elderly, and those with specific chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system.
Acute diarrhoea is typically caused by viral or bacterial infections, while chronic diarrhoea may occur due to other chronic medical conditions.
Here are some causes of diarrhoea:
Definitive treatment for diarrhoea depends on the underlying cause eg if due to inflammatory bowel disease, that would require medication to suppress the overactive immune system.
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