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One common cause of a cause is acute bronchitis, which it is sudden onset of swelling and irritation of the large tribes that carry air to the lungs. It is often caused by viral infections, by may also be the product of air-borne pollutants, such as chemical fumes, dust and smoke. This leads to a … Read more

DOC, I’M HAIRY, OVERWEIGHT AND HAVE IRREGULAR PERIODS! If the combination above describes you, you should speak to your doctor about the possibility of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It is a hormonal disorder which affects 12-18% of women of reproductive age. A lot of the symptoms of PCOS are caused by high levels of ‘male’ … Read more

Knowing your risks is the first step to avoiding a heart attack or stroke. Heart disease is the single biggest killer of Australians, but it can mostly be prevented. There’s no one cause for heart disease, but there are risk factors that increase your chance of developing it. The more risk factors you have, the … Read more

Menopause occurs when there has been a change in a woman’s reproductive hormones and the ovaries are no longer able to release any eggs. You will know that menopause has taken place if you have had no periods for 12 months. Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, the average being … Read more

Shingles is an infection in a nerve caused by the chickenpox virus. Usually it is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus lying dormant in the root of the nerve in the brain or spinal cord. The dormant virus can be stirred into activity by stress or by the loss of natural immunity as we get … Read more

Common colds are infectious diseases of the upper airways that are generally characterised by a sore throat and often accompanied by other symptoms including a runny nose, coughing, sneezing and a fever. There are well over 200 types of viruses that cause common cold. These are transmitted from person to person through sneezing, coughing and … Read more

HEPATITIS C can be cured NOW! Yes, you did read that right. Hepatitis C can now be cured. There is a new group of medicines available for people living with long term Hepatitis C. Thy are listed under the PBS which means you can get the medicines for a very small cost. They are more … Read more

Overseas travellers are at risk of suffering from travel-related illnesses, most of which are easily preventable. Before going on an overseas trip, it is important that you see your doctor for a medical checkup and update your immunisations. Your doctor may give you prescriptions for medicines such as antibiotics, antinausea/antidiarrheal and anti-malaria medications. IT is … Read more

Other names include dyspepsia, heartburn, or an upset stomach. People may describe a burning pain in the chest, pain coming up into the mouth, belching or upper abdominal discomfort. It may aggravated by eating too much, spicy foods or alcohol. Mostly it is due to a failure of the valve at the junction between the … Read more

From the 1st of May 2017 the traditional two yearly pap smear will be replaced with a five year HPV test. HPV is the Human Papilloma Virus that seems to be the cause of most Cervical Cancers. Together with the HPV vaccine (which is given to school children in year 7) this test will reduce … Read more