Irritable bowel syndrome, commonly referred to as IBS, is one of those conditions where there is no specific cause known, and where there is no specific cure. However, there is enough known about it to be able to clearly identify symptoms, and understand enough of the triggers to be able to give people practical advice about how best to minimise its effects, and treat it. What is IBS Irritable bowel syndrome occurs in a significant number of people, estimates put it at one in five Australians during their lifetime.
19 November 2019
Finding out you're pregnant is possibly one of the happiest moments of your life. But this discovery brings months of worry, too. Is your baby okay? Is he or she getting enough nutrition? What kind of food should you stay away from? How should you sleep? These questions are all too common for new expectant mothers who have never experienced pregnancy before. But apart from these questions, you may have some concerns you want to discuss with your obstetrician too.
22 August 2019
In the past, it was relatively common to have your tonsils out if they gave you regular problems. This is less common nowadays. Doctors often prefer to take a wait-and-see approach when it comes to tonsil removal surgery. However, sometimes, doctors recommend that tonsils are removed. If your GP wants to refer your child for a tonsillectomy, then they won't be doing this lightly. Why does your doctor want your child to have surgery?
16 May 2019
Laser prostate surgery aims to alleviate severe urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. In this excerpt, you will learn what to expect during laser prostate surgery. When should you consider laser prostate surgery? The primary symptoms of an enlarged prostate are the frequent urge to urinate and difficulties when urinating. Once detected, your doctor will recommend a variety of medications to relax prostate muscles and shrink the prostate gland. If the medicine does not relieve the symptoms, then you should consider laser prostate surgery.
19 March 2019
Vision is among the primary senses of human beings. Poor vision hinders your ability to perform basic tasks such as reading, walking and typing. Certainly, the eyes are delicate and require lots of care. You can have perfect eyesight during early childhood but ruin it as you grow up. Prolonged exposure to lots of light, electronic screens and dirt. In such cases, you need to undergo a comprehensive eye examination by an optometrist.
27 January 2019
Neurological disorders are classified as conditions that will disrupt the normal function of your nervous system, spinal cord and brain at large. Resultantly, the patient begins to suffer from a host of difficulties such as an inability to swallow, loss of speech, learning disabilities and even becoming incapable of breathing without assistance. Since neurological problems affect multiple body parts, it is not surprising that there are hundreds of disorders that you could encounter.
14 May 2018
If you've a caregiver for a loved one, you might have heard of respite care. Whilst you might not be familiar with it yet, it's something that you need as a caregiver. Read on to find out what respite care is -- and why it's crucial to your own well being when you're a caregiver for a loved one. Understanding Respite Care Respite care is temporary care that gives you a break.
14 May 2018
If you don't know much about eyebrow lifts, here is some information about this cosmetic procedure that you may find useful. Why do people get eyebrow lifts? There are several reasons why a person may decide to get an eyebrow lift. Firstly, lifting the brow can help to create more space between the brows and the eyes; this can give a person a more wide-eyed, youthful appearance. Secondly, this cosmetic procedure can produce very dramatic results for people who have naturally heavy brows (i.
16 April 2018
A dermatologist is a doctor who specialises in treating disorders of the skin. However, a dermatologist doesn't just treat outbreaks of acne or diagnose psoriasis. They also treat a range of other conditions. Below is a guide to three services offered by a skin clinic. Hair Loss If your hair is thinning or brittle, this may be the result of a skin condition which is causing bald spots and hair loss.
13 July 2017
Whether you've never taken tablets before and must now begin to get into the routine of it or you've been taking a plethora of pills for a long time, medication can be a big part of your life. Thankfully, Australia is lucky enough to have a subsidised healthcare system, so costs will rarely be a barrier to our health and happiness in this case. However, the actual pills themselves just might — so make sure this part of your life is organised and makes sense with a few handy tips.
28 March 2017
