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Headache

A headache simply means a pain or discomfort felt in the head region – whether it is the face, back of…

01 Jan 2012

Contractions in labour

Contractions in labour are regular, rhythmical feelings of pain in the abdomen or back, and tightening of the uterus (womb),…

01 Jan 2012

Bed wetting (nocturnal enuresis)

Bed wetting (nocturnal enuresis)

Nocturnal enuresis refers to bed wetting in a child over 5 years of age. It can negatively affect emotional health but can be treated in…

30 Nov 2011

Focal hyperhidrosis

Focal hyperhidrosis

Focal hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that occurs at one or more specific sites, such as the armpits or palms of the hand. There is no…

23 Nov 2011

Breast and nipple thrush (BNT; breast and nipple candidiasis; mammary candidiasis)

Breast and nipple thrush (BNT; breast and nipple candidiasis; mammary candidiasis)

Breast and nipple thrush is a yeast infection of the nipple and breast caused by the fungal organism Candida albicans. It is common with breastfeeding.

29 Jun 2011

Nipple Discharge

Nipple Discharge

Nipple discharge is defined as any leakage of fluid from the breast. It is one of the most commonly encountered breast-related symptoms, and can account…

18 May 2011

Alcohol: How to Help a Drunk Person

Alcohol: How to Help a Drunk Person

Alcohol is the most widely used psychoactive, or mood-changing, recreational drug in Australia. There is a large spectrum of alcohol use and associated problems in…

04 May 2011

Blood Clotting and Blood Thinning Agents

Blood Clotting and Blood Thinning Agents

Blood clots can cause stroke, pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and may require treament with blood thinners like warfarin.

21 Mar 2011

Gout

Gout

Gout is caused by uric acid accumulation in joints. Gout symptoms like pain can be relieved with gout treatments and avoiding uric acid foods.

21 Mar 2011