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Dr. Yi Xuan Lee

Medical doctor and writer

Expertise: General medicine, medical education

Highlights, Experience & Education

Highlights
Junior medical doctor, researcher, and writer. Vast experience representing Malaysia at international exchanges and meetings. Volunteered with the Malaysia Ministry of Health, the United Nations, and Médecins Sans Frontières.

I believe a healthcare career will allow me to touch many lives with my one life. I am a firm believer that healthcare is a human right. Everyone should be entitled to control their health, access health information, and be aware of ways to stay healthy.

Experience
Yi Xuan is a junior medical doctor who aspires to join humanitarian medicine in the future. Being a polyglot, she loves translating and writing articles to disseminate information for the public interest. She is an active volunteer in healthcare and human rights, with experience working in volunteer clinics and teaching centers, district health offices, and online volunteering with international NGOs.

Education
Yi Xuan obtained her medical degree (MD.) from The National University of Malaysia. While pursuing her degree under full scholarship, she led multiple organizations at the national and international levels. She is also an alumnus of the International Course of Bioethics and Human Rights by the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics.

Dr. Yi Xuan Lee Articles

Urinary Symptoms

Protein In Urine (Proteinuria): Causes & Treatment

Urine is a waste product from our bodies.  It is composed primarily of water (95%), […]

Diet

Loss Of Appetite: Causes And Treatment

Craving food is human nature.  When our stomach is empty, it releases a “hunger hormone” […]

The Prostate

How To Pass A Kidney Stone

Kidney stones, also known as renal calculi or nephrolithiasis, are common in the United States.  […]

Complications

DKA vs HHS: What Are The Differences?

If you have diabetes, you probably have heard of these two terms: DKA and HHS.  […]

General Health

Why Does My Throat Hurt When I Swallow?

Why does my throat hurt when I swallow? Everyone experiences pain when swallowing at some […]

Diet

Best Foods That Help Digestion

Food stands first among all basic needs – food, water, air, and shelter.  When we […]

Medication

Naproxen vs Ibuprofen: Which Is Better?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of medication most commonly prescribed in hospital settings […]

Complications

How Long Does It Take To Recover From Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?

If you have diabetes mellitus, you probably have heard of the term diabetic ketoacidosis from […]

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