Constipation: Causes, Symptoms and When to See a Doctor
Feeling blocked, straining on the toilet or going fewer times than usual is common, and many people improve with simple changes to diet, fluids and daily habits.
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Gastroenterologist in Singapore – Dr Ling Khoon Lin
MBBS, MRCP(UK), MMed(Int Med), DPhil(Oxon), FAMS
Dr Ling Khoon Lin is a Senior Consultant and Head at KL Ling Gastroenterology and Liver Clinic at Mount Elizabeth Medical Center Orchard.
| Qualifications | |
| Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, National University of Singapore | 新加坡大学内外科医学士 |
| Member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom | 英国皇家内科学院院士 |
| Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine), National University of Singapore | 新加坡大学内科专科硕士 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Tumour Immunology), University of Oxford | 牛津大学医学博士 |
| Fellow of Academy of Medicine Singapore | 新加坡医学研究院院士 |
Dr Ling Khoon Lin shared about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) during the Connect with Dr Lowly
Gastroenterologist Singapore
Dr Ling Khoon Lin is a Senior Consultant and Head at KL Ling Gastroenterology and Liver Clinic (Mount Elizabeth Medical Center Orchard)
Education/ Scientific History
- Trained in Gastroenterology at Singapore General Hospital
- Trained in management of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) in the University of Oxford
- PhD in tumour immunology from Oxford with the support of a Research
- Fellowship from the National Medical Research Council
- Recipient of the NMRC Clinician-Scientist Award
Clinical Interest
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis)
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Cancer screening (stomach, colon)
- Helicobacter pylori gastritis
- Gut microbiota
Current appointments
- President, Gastroenterology Society of Singapore
- Visiting Consultant, Singapore General Hospital
- Adjunt Assistant Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
- Associate Professor, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
- Member, Parkway Independent Ethics Committee (PIEC)
Past Appointments
- Head of Department, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital
- Acting Director, Nutrition Support Service, Singapore General Hospital
- Scientific Chairman, Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (Singapore)
- Course Director, Total Nutrition Therapy
- Ad hoc reviewer for Singapore Medical Journal, Annals of Academy of Medicine, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Singhealth Foundation, National Medical Research Council
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Contact Us
Have Questions? Get in Touch!
KL Ling Gastroenterology And Medical Clinic
3 Mount Elizabeth #16-04, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore 228510
Tel 6235 2135
Patient Education
Lactose Intolerance: Symptoms, Tests and Diet
Cramping, bloating or loose stools after milk, ice cream or soft cheese can leave you wondering whether dairy no longer agrees with you.
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Haemorrhoids (Piles): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Bright red blood on the toilet paper, itching or a small lump is often caused by haemorrhoids, also called piles. This guide explains the symptoms, causes, self-care and treatment options.
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