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Trichomoniasis: The STD Most Malaysians Have Never Heard Of | Dr Prevents
It’s curable in a single dose. It affects millions globally. And almost no one in Malaysia has heard of it. Meet trichomoniasis—the most underdiagnosed STD in our clinic.
Treatment Depends on the Cause — Not Just the Number
This is where many patients go wrong. Buying iron supplements from a pharmacy and hoping for the best is not always the right answer — and in some cases, such as thalassemia trait, it’s unnecessary. Taking iron supplements when your iron stores are already normal does nothing helpful and may cause side effects.
The correct approach is to identify the cause first, then treat accordingly:
- Iron deficiency → dietary changes, oral iron supplementation, or investigation of blood loss
- B12 or folate deficiency → targeted supplementation, dietary review
- Thalassemia trait → usually no treatment needed, but important for family planning awareness
- Chronic disease → managing the underlying condition
- Severe or unexplained anemia → specialist referral for further investigation
Our doctors will not guess. They’ll test, confirm, and treat appropriately.
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Anemia and Other Conditions
Anemia rarely exists in isolation. It frequently overlaps with or signals other health issues that deserve attention. For instance, heavy menstrual periods causing iron deficiency may warrant a gynaecology referral. Anemia alongside elevated blood glucose may complicate diabetes management. A patient presenting with both fatigue and abnormal heart rhythm may need an ECG test alongside their blood panel. Our in-house doctors are trained to look at the full picture — not just the single result in front of them.
