Perfectly Imperfect Health

Singapore General Hospital

Ever feel like your health was not in top form? Want to know more about what makes it less than 100% and how we can protect our physical and mental well-being? Tune in to our hosts as they are joined by experts from Singapore General Hospital to discuss all the potential health problems that might plague us. This podcast is for educational purposes only. We're also available on Apple Podcasts.

  1. Oct 30

    Episode 29 - Spooky Halloween 🎃 Special - Flesh Eating Bacteria, Zombies and Parasites that make you go blind!

    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. Perfectly Imperfect Health is also available on: 🎵 Spotify: https://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthealth-spotify 🎵 Apple Podcast: https://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthealth-apple 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

  2. Sep 30

    Episode 28 - Spinning out of control: When your workout goes too far

    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

  3. Sep 11

    Episode 27 - Lazy? Burnt Out? or Depressed? How to tell the difference when you're exhausted 🫩

    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 ✨ Perfectly Imperfect Health is also available on: 🎵 Spotify: https://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthea... 🎵 Apple Podcast: https://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthea... Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:40 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

  4. Aug 3

    Episode 26: Sinus, Snot and Sneezes - Find out why you can't breathe easily!

    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

  5. Jun 29

    Episode 25: Do you have smelly sweat?

    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: 🎵Spotify: https://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthealth-spotify 🎵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

  6. May 1

    Episode 24: Bizarre emergency room stories

    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! Perfectly Imperfect Health is also available on: 🎵 Spotify: https://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthealth-spotify 🎵 Apple Podcast: https://for.sg/perfectly-imperfecthealth-apple 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

  7. 12/19/2024

    Episode 23: The scoop on poop - Your health in every motion

    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!

  8. 11/21/2024

    Episode 22: Waist management - Diets and weight loss

    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?

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Ever feel like your health was not in top form? Want to know more about what makes it less than 100% and how we can protect our physical and mental well-being? Tune in to our hosts as they are joined by experts from Singapore General Hospital to discuss all the potential health problems that might plague us. This podcast is for educational purposes only. We're also available on Apple Podcasts.

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  • Creator
    Singapore General Hospital
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Singapore General Hospital
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    Perfectly Imperfect Health