Nov 23, 2023
Gout - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Gout, a common form of arthritis, is marked by sudden and intense joint pain caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals....
Nov 23, 2023
Ankylosing Spondylitis - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that predominantly affects the spine, causing pain, stiffness, and, if left unchecked, irreversible damage. This...
Nov 23, 2023
Endometriosis - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Endometriosis is a medical condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This can lead...
Nov 08, 2023
Bronchiectasis - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition where the bronchial tubes become permanently widened and damaged. This results from factors like recurring respiratory...
Nov 08, 2023
Lymphoedema - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Lymphoedema is a condition characterised by the buildup of lymphatic fluid, leading to swelling, typically in an arm or leg. This swelling...
Nov 08, 2023
Epilepsy - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterised by recurrent and unpredictable seizures, which can vary in intensity and presentation. These seizures result from...
Nov 07, 2023
Alzheimer's Disease - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition primarily affecting the elderly. This is characterized by the gradual loss of cognitive functions such...
Oct 10, 2023
Parkinson's Disease - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder characterised by symptoms like tremors, muscle rigidity, slow movement, and postural instability. These symptoms are...
Oct 09, 2023
Oesophageal Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Oesophageal cancer is a malignant disease that affects the oesophagus, a tube connecting the throat to the stomach responsible for transporting food...
Oct 03, 2023
Pancreatic Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease that starts in the pancreas, an important organ located behind the stomach. It occurs when abnormal...
Sep 10, 2023
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a form of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, an essential part of the body’s immune system. It...
Aug 31, 2023
Colorectal Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Colorectal cancer (also known as bowel cancer) is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, which are parts...
Aug 31, 2023
Skin Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Skin cancer is a disease that originates in the skin’s cells. It develops when there is abnormal and uncontrolled growth in the...
Aug 10, 2023
Brain Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Brain cancer is a serious condition that involves the growth of abnormal cells in the brain, leading to the formation of tumours....
Aug 03, 2023
Lung Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that starts when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the lungs. These abnormal cells can form...
Aug 02, 2023
Prostate Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that affects the prostate gland in males. It occurs when cells in the prostate gland...
Jul 22, 2023
Breast Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the breast. It is characterised by the uncontrolled growth...
Jun 27, 2023
Mental Health - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Mental health issues affect a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviour, often resulting in distress and impairment in daily life. They can range...
Jun 22, 2023
Women's Health - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Women’s health issues encompass a range of conditions and concerns specific to female biology and reproductive health. This includes menstrual problems, hormonal...
Jun 22, 2023
Dental Health - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Maintaining good dental health is crucial for overall well-being and quality of life. It helps prevent tooth decay, gum diseases, and other...
Jun 15, 2023
Glaucoma - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Glaucoma is an eye condition that can damage the optic nerve and cause vision loss. It usually happens when the pressure inside...
Jun 09, 2023
Diabetes - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that is caused by high blood sugar levels. It occurs when the body either doesn’t produce...
May 29, 2023
Bowel Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Bowel cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is a condition that affects the digestive system, particularly the colon and rectum. It occurs when...
May 28, 2023
Multiple Sclerosis - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic condition that affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. It occurs when...
May 20, 2023
Legionellosis (Legionnaires’ Disease) - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Legionnaires’ disease (Legionellosis) is a severe form of pneumonia caused by bacteria that live in water. Since the first American outbreak in...
May 20, 2023
Australian GP Influenza 2023 Guide - Symptoms, Diagnosis Treatment
Influenza (also known as the flu) is a viral respiratory condition that affects people worldwide. This highly contagious virus can spread rampantly...
May 15, 2023
Meningococcal Disease - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Meningococcal disease is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition caused by bacteria. This disease is characterised by inflammation of the tissue layers...
May 10, 2023
Thyroid Diseases - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Thyroid diseases are a common health concern affecting many individuals in Australia. The thyroid gland in the neck plays a crucial role...
Nov 01, 2022
Prostatitis - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Prostatitis? Prostatitis is a condition where the prostate gland becomes swollen and inflamed. The prostate gland is only found in...
Nov 01, 2022
Guillain Barre Syndrome - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Guillain Barre Syndrome? Guillain-Barre syndrome (also known as Guillian-Barrè syndrome) is a rare autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system...
Nov 01, 2022
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition where the body’s immune system begins to attack its own tissue, particularly...
Nov 01, 2022
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Sleep Apnoea? Sleep apnoea is a common condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep. This occurs when the upper...
Nov 01, 2022
Barrett’s Oesophagus - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Barrett’s Oesophagus? Barrett’s oesophagus is a condition where the lining along the oesophagus (food pipe) becomes damaged from prolonged exposure...
Nov 01, 2022
Tuberculosis - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis is a potentially severe infection caused by the bacteria “Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.” Typically, the bacteria will infect the lungs...
Nov 01, 2022
Groin Pain - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Groin Pain? Groin pain describes any discomfort along the inner thigh where the hips and the abdomen meet. Many structures...
Oct 19, 2022
Chronic Kidney Disease - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Chronic Kidney Disease? Chronic kidney disease (also known as chronic renal disease) is a condition where the kidney(s) begin to...
Oct 19, 2022
Atrial Fibrillation - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common types of arrhythmias in Australia. An arrhythmia is a condition...
Oct 19, 2022
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term that describes a group of lung...
Oct 16, 2022
Plantar Fasciitis - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a progressive condition that describes inflammation along the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a...
Oct 16, 2022
Gastroenteritis (Gastro) - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis (also known as gastro or stomach flu) is a common stomach and intestinal infection that can be spread...
Oct 12, 2022
Pneumonia - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a lung condition caused by a bacterial, viral or fungal infection. Usually, air will travel to the...
Oct 12, 2022
Heart Disease - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Heart Disease? Heart disease is a term used to describe a group of conditions that affect the heart’s ability to...
Oct 12, 2022
Heat Stroke - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Heat Stroke? Heat stroke (also known as hyperthermia) is a life-threatening condition caused by the body overheating. Those experiencing heat...
Sep 02, 2022
Osteoporosis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a common disease where the bones become weakened. The ability of the body to make new bone...
Sep 02, 2022
Psoriasis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition caused by problems with your immune system. Those living with psoriasis commonly report a...
Sep 02, 2022
Peripheral Neuropathy- Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a group of conditions caused by injury and/or damage to the peripheral nerves located outside...
Sep 02, 2022
Osteoarthritis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a common type of arthritis that occurs between the joints. Over time, the tissue between the joints...
Aug 16, 2022
Period Pain- Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Period Pain? Period pain describes discomfort and cramping sensations right before or during a person’s period. Typically, the pain will...
Aug 15, 2022
Shin Splints- Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What Are Shin Splints? Shin splints (also known as tibial stress syndrome) is a physical condition that describes microscopic boney damage and...
Aug 15, 2022
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)? What is Acid Reflux? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a digestive problem caused by stomach acids...
Aug 15, 2022
Achilles Tendonitis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Achilles Tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis (also known as Achilles tendinopathy or Achilles tendinitis) is caused by inflammation of the Achilles tendon....
Aug 15, 2022
Chlamydia - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is one of Australia’s most common sexually transmitted infections (STI). The infection is caused by chlamydia trachomatis, a...
Aug 15, 2022
Scleroderma - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Scleroderma? Scleroderma (also known as systemic sclerosis) is an autoimmune condition that causes the hardening of the body’s connective tissue...
Aug 15, 2022
Spina Bifida - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Spina Bifida? Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect. A neural tube defect impacts the development of the...
Aug 15, 2022
What is An Endoscopy? A Complete Patient Guide
If your GP has referred you for an endoscopy, there’s a good chance that you may have some questions about this procedure....
Aug 15, 2022
Stroke - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Stroke? A stroke is when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted or stopped. The nutrients and oxygen in...
Aug 14, 2022
Heel Pain - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Heel Pain? Heel pain describes pain felt at the bottom or behind the heel of the foot. This pain can...
Aug 14, 2022
Diverticulitis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a condition that causes infection and inflammation of pouches that can develop in the large intestine (also...
Aug 14, 2022
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Impotence? Impotence (also known as erectile dysfunction) describes the inability or difficulty maintaining an erection during sexual activities. Many biological...
Aug 14, 2022
Bursitis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Bursitis? Bursitis describes inflammation of the bursa. There are over 140 bursae scattered through multiple areas throughout the body. The...
Aug 14, 2022
Ross River Virus - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Ross River Virus? Ross River Virus is a condition that is transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitos. It is...
Aug 13, 2022
Dyslipidaemia (High Cholesterol) - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is High Cholesterol? Dyslipidaemia (or high cholesterol) describes an elevated level of lipids (fat) in the bloodstream. High cholesterol increases the...
Aug 13, 2022
Foot Pain - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Foot Pain? Foot pain describes any discomfort in and/or around the foot. Many structures in the foot can cause pain,...
Aug 13, 2022
Monkeypox Virus - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Monkeypox Virus? Monkeypox is a condition that is caused when infected with the Monkeypox Virus. This virus is considered a...
Aug 11, 2022
Long Covid - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Long Covid? Long Covid (also known as Chronic COVID-19 or post COVID syndrome) describes someone with ongoing symptoms after being...
Jun 09, 2022
Anaemia- Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Anaemia? Anaemia is a medical term that describes low levels of haemoglobin or red blood cell count. The role of...
Jun 08, 2022
Shingles- Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What are Shingles? Also known as herpes zoster, shingles is a condition caused by the varicella zoster virus (also known as chickenpox)....
Jun 07, 2022
Lower Back Pain- Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Lower Back Pain? Lower back pain describes discomfort around the lumbar region (located between the top pelvis and below the...
Jun 05, 2022
Arthritis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Arthritis? Arthritis describes inflammatory changes in one or more joints. It is a broad term used to describe around 100...
Jun 05, 2022
Trigeminal Neuralgia - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia (also known as tic douloureux) describes a condition that affects the trigeminal nerve. Also known as...
Jun 04, 2022
Shoulder Pain - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Shoulder Pain? Shoulder pain describes any physical discomfort or unpleasant sensations felt around the shoulder region. It can be separated...
Jun 04, 2022
Varicose Veins - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins (also known as spider veins) are large, discoloured swollen and twisted blood vessels that can be...
Jun 03, 2022
High Blood Pressure - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)? Hypertension is the scientific term for high blood pressure. Someone with hypertension has blood pressure levels...
Jun 02, 2022
Fatty Liver - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Fatty Liver? Fatty liver describes a build-up of fat around the liver. This process is known as hepatic steatosis, which...
May 03, 2022
Neck Pain - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Neck Pain? Neck pain is one of the most commonly reported physical problems to doctors. It describes any discomfort around...
May 03, 2022
Restless Leg Syndrome - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Restless Leg Syndrome? Restless Leg Syndrome (also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease) is a condition that causes the constant urge to...
Apr 15, 2022
Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Hay Fever? Hay fever (also known as allergic rhinitis) describes an inflammatory nose condition triggered by an allergic reaction. Allergies...
Mar 08, 2022
Piriformis Syndrome - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Piriformis Syndrome? Piriformis syndrome is comparable to sciatica. Similarly, people with this condition will commonly report pain, numbness and/or pins...
Mar 05, 2022
Sinusitis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is a condition caused by sinus inflammation. Another term is rhinosinusitis because most conditions will also be accompanied...
Mar 02, 2022
Stomach Ulcers - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What are Stomach Ulcers? Stomach ulcers (also known as gastric ulcers) are a type of peptic ulcer disease. Ulcers are slow healing...
Feb 01, 2022
Hamstring Strain - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is a Hamstring Strain? Hamstring strains are one of the most common sports injuries globally. According to the official 2020 injury...
Jan 30, 2022
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is when a blood clot(s) begin to form in the deep veins....
Oct 28, 2021
Sciatica - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a common nerve condition that can occur in up to 40% of people throughout their lifetime [1]....
Oct 27, 2021
Genital Warts - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What are Genital Warts? Genital warts (also known as condyloma acuminta) are small lumps that develop around the genital region for both....
Oct 21, 2021
Rotator Cuff Injury - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is a Rotator Cuff Injury? Rotator cuff conditions are one of the most common shoulder injuries that GPs see [1]. The...
Oct 21, 2021
Gallstones - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What are Gallstones? Gallstones (also known as gallbladder stones or cholelithiasis) are hardened rock-like structures that build up from the digestive fluids...
Oct 04, 2021
What is an MRI Scan? An Essential Patient Guide
What is an MRI Scan? MRI scans are imaging investigations that GPs refer to help diagnose certain medical conditions and problems. During...
Sep 27, 2021
Diarrhoea - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Diarrhoea? Diarrhoea is an illness that is characterised by frequent, runny and loose stools. Those with diarrhoea will experience three...
Sep 26, 2021
Concussion - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is a concussion? A concussion is a brain injury that occurs after head trauma or impact (e.g. blunt forces, direct contact,...
Sep 18, 2021
Tennis Elbow - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow (also known as lateral epicondylitis or elbow tendonitis) is the most common elbow injury in Australia...
Sep 17, 2021
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where the nerves in the hand become compressed as it travels...
Sep 17, 2021
Vaginal Thrush - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Vaginal Thrush? Vaginal thrush, also known as a vaginal yeast infection or candidal vulvovaginitis, is a common fungal infection in...
Sep 16, 2021
Type 2 Diabetes - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What Is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 diabetes or diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (T2DM) is a chronic condition that causes higher than...
Sep 16, 2021
Hemorrhoids (Haemorrhoids) - Treatment, Symptoms and Diagnosis
What are Hemorrhoids (Haemorrhoids)? Hemorrhoids (haemorrhoids), also known as piles, are lumps or swollen veins that occur in the anal passage. While...
Sep 02, 2021
Chilblains - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What are Chilblains? Chilblains or perniosis is an uncommon inflammatory skin condition that mainly occurs during colder temperatures. Patients will experience red,...
Sep 02, 2021
Vasectomy Procedure and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a Vasectomy? A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that is typically performed on men as a form of permanent contraception....
Aug 24, 2021
What is Colonoscopy? Examination of the Colon
What is a Colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is performed to examine the colon (also known as the large intestine or bowel) and the...
Aug 20, 2021
What is a CT Scan? An Essential Patient Guide
What is a CT scan? A CT scan (also known as a CAT scan) is short for computed tomography. They are performed...
Jul 21, 2021
Kidney Stones - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are hardened rock-like structures that build up in the kidneys. They are by-products that accumulate from...
Jul 15, 2021
Genital Herpes - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Genital Herpes – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment What is Genital Herpes? Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted...
Jul 15, 2021
Hives (Urticaria) - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Urticaria (Hives) – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment What are Hives (Urticaria)? Urticaria is a skin condition that occurs in the form...
Jul 08, 2021
Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment What is Low Blood Pressure? Low blood pressure is medically known as...
Jul 01, 2021
Ulcerative Colitis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Ulcerative Colitis – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic disease of the bowel. As...
Jun 30, 2021
Bell's Palsy - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Bell’s Palsy – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment What is Bell’s Palsy? Bell’s Palsy is the most common diagnosis of facial nerve...
Jun 30, 2021
Scabies - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What Is Scabies? Human scabies is a skin condition caused by infestations of mites. Once diagnosed, the patient will experience itchiness and...
Jun 30, 2021
What is Pancreatitis? - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas has become inflamed. This disrupts the pancreas’s function for digestion and controlling...
Jun 30, 2021
Tonsillitis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Tonsillitis? Tonsillitis is a condition where inflammation occurs in the tonsils. These are two flaps of soft tissue located at...
Jun 30, 2021
What is Emphysema? - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What Is Emphysema? Emphysema is a progressive and chronic lung condition that leads to difficulty breathing, coughing and other symptoms. In particular,...
Feb 11, 2021
What is Bronchitis?
The medical condition generally referred to as ‘Bronchitis‘ occurs when a person is struck with a viral or bacterial infection that causes...
Feb 11, 2021
What is Varicella - Chickenpox?
Varicella or Chickenpox is a viral infection accompanied by a mild fever and characterised by the formation of pimple-like skin rashes that...
Feb 11, 2021
What is Asthma?
Influenza otherwise known as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory condition that is caused by influenza viruses. There are 2 main...
Feb 11, 2021
What are Headaches and Migraines?
A headache can be described as an aching feeling or pain, which can be felt in virtually any part of your head....
Feb 11, 2021
What is Insomnia?
It is estimated that about one-third of all Australians experience the sleeping problem known as insomnia. Insomnia is a sleeping problem characterised...
Feb 11, 2021
What Causes Halitosis - Bad Breath?
Have you ever wondered why some people tend to have bad breath even though they seem to observe good oral hygiene? In...
Feb 11, 2021
What is Intertrigo? Symptoms & Causes
Intertrigo is a skin condition characterised by a rash located in flexures. This means intertrigo rash can be seen: Around the folds...
Feb 11, 2021
What is Hair Loss? Symptoms & Treatments
Hair Growth Before getting into what hair loss is, it is important to understand how your hair grows. Typically, your scalp consists...
Feb 11, 2021
What is Norovirus?
Norovirus is a highly infectious and contagious disease that causes sufferers to experience gastroenteritis resulting in bouts of vomiting as well as...
Feb 11, 2021
What is Melanoma?
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that forms in the melanocytes or the pigment cells of the skin. It is the...
Feb 11, 2021
What is Cellulitis?
Cellulitis is quite a common skin infection in Australia. This skin condition is caused by a bacterial infection, predominantly by group A...
Feb 10, 2021
What are Digestive Problems?
Digestive problems are essentially any medical condition that can hamper the smooth functioning of the digestive system. The digestion process begins at...
Nov 24, 2020
What is Influenza?
Influenza otherwise known as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory condition that is caused by influenza viruses. There are 2 main...
Nov 24, 2020
What is a Panic Attack?
A Panic Attack is a period of sudden extreme anxiety or fear together with physical sensations. They can occur unexpectedly and usually...
Nov 24, 2020
ADHD in children
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD can be described as a brain development disorder that is more prevalent in male children than...
Nov 24, 2020
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety disorders are the most common group of mental health conditions in Australia affecting 1 in 4 Australians at some stage in...
Nov 24, 2020
What is Depression?
At times, we can all feel sad, unhappy, moody or low but this may not mean you suffer from depression. These emotional...
Nov 24, 2020
What are Eating Disorders?
An Eating disorders is a severe mental health condition where a person has an unhealthy obsession with food
Oct 27, 2020
What is Acne?
Acne is a skin condition that affects both males and females. While acne normally starts when a person reaches
Oct 27, 2020
What is Ingrown hair?
Ingrown hair is an uncomfortable and somewhat embarrassing skin condition that is caused by hair or hairs that had previously been cut,...
Oct 27, 2020
Oral Thrush
Candida albicans is the main type of fungus responsible for the mouth infection commonly referred to as Oral thrush. The mouth is...
Oct 27, 2020
What is a Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection, sometimes referred to as a UTI, is an infection of any part of the urinary system,
Oct 27, 2020
What is Tinea?
Tinea also known as “Ringworm” is quite a common infection of the skin, hair or nails caused by a variety of fungi...
Oct 26, 2020
What is Hay Fever?
Hay Fever or otherwise called “Allergic Rhinitis”, is a natural allergic response by your immune system when you are exposed to an...
Oct 26, 2020
Laryngitis
Laryngitis is a medical condition characterised by the inflammation or swelling of your larynx or voice box as well as your vocal...
Oct 26, 2020
What is Ringworm?
Body Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal skin infection characterized by the formation of itchy rash-like circular patterns on the surface of...
Oct 20, 2020
Heat Rash
Heat rash which is also known as prickly heat or miliaria is a medical condition characterised by a painless, but itchy skin...
Oct 19, 2020
What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
Recovery from the symptoms of COVID-19 will vary from one person to another.
Oct 19, 2020
Eczema - What is it?
Eczema is a very common condition characterised by an irritation or inflammation of the skin.
Sep 20, 2020
Constipation
Constipation is one of the commonest medical complaints in Australia and occurs in adults and children. Almost everyone gets constipated at some...
Sep 19, 2020
Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is caused by the ingestion of any food or drink which is contaminated with certain types of viruses, bacteria, parasites...