Pancreatitis: Signs And Symptoms
The pancreas is an organ that is part of the digestive system. While it does not digest food directly like the stomach, it secretes other substances — such as enzymes — that help to further break down carbohydrate, protein and fat when they have passed from the stomach into the small intestine.
Lying horizontally behind the stomach, the tube-like organ, which is between six and eight inches long, also produces and releases hormones such as insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream to regulate glucose level. Problems with these two hormones could lead to diabetes.
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Dr Tay Khoon Hean MBBS (Singapore), FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS (Edinburgh),FICS (USA) FAMS (General Surgery)
Dr Tay did his undergraduate medical education at the National University of Singapore graduating with MBBS in 1988. He subsequently obtained his surgical fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow in 1995. He completed his Advanced Surgical Training in General Surgery in April 1998.
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Tay Khoon Hean Surgery is located in the Gleneagles Medical Centre. The clinic and its friendly, caring and dedicated staff offer a comprehensive service in all aspects of General Surgery. The clinic provides a comfortable and warm waiting area with a fully equipped treatment facility for minor surgical procedures.
Clinic Address
Gleneagles Medical Centre6 Napier Road, #08-02Singapore 258499
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Tel : +65 6471 1221
Email : tkhsurgery@yahoo.com.sg
24hr Emergency Hotline : +65 6535 8833
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Mon - Fri : 8:30am - 5:00pm
Sat : 8:30am - 1:00pm
Sun & PH : Closed