Do you suffer from a Hernia? A hernia is the abnormal exit of tissue or an organ, such as the bowel, through the wall of the cavity in which it normally resides. Hernias come in a number of different types. Most commonly they involve the abdomen, specifically the groin. Groin hernias are most common of…
Have you suffered a head injury? Injuries to the head should always be treated seriously as there may be damage to the brain. Sometimes this damage may not be evident for hours after the injury occurs. Always Seek Medical Help!!! Head injuries such as concussion, brain compression, and skull fracture are difficult for a first…
Is your child suffering from Growing Pains? Growing pains are recurring pain symptoms that are relatively common in children ages 3 to 12. Growing pains normally appear at night and affect the calf or thigh muscles of both legs. The pain stops on its own before morning. Growing pains are one of the most common…
Are you suffering from a Fracture? When you break a bone it isn’t fun! Easy to do from something as simple as falling over, crashing your pushbike etc. The inflammation and pain from the trauma causes throbbing pain and obvious lack of movement. Bone fractures can be caused by a trauma, such as a sporting…
Do you suffer from Feet problems? Tired aching feet are reported more commonly in people that have to stand or walk long distances on hard ground for hours on end. Feet are often forgotten about until there is a problem such as being tired and achy at the end of the working day. Tradespeople are…
Do you suffer from muscle cramping? Cramps that wake you at night? A muscle cramp is a sudden and involuntary contraction of one or more of your muscles. A muscle cramps can cause severe pain. Most muscle cramps appear in the leg muscles, especially the calf and can wake you suddenly at night. Causes: Overuse…
Tonsillar hypertrophy is the medical term for persistently enlarged tonsils. The tonsils are two small glands located on either side of the back of the throat. They’re part of your immune system and help to fight off infections that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and other germs that enter your body through your nose…
Rubella, also known as German measles or three-day measles, is an infection caused by the rubella virus. This disease is often mild with half of the people not realizing that they are infected. A rash may start around two weeks after exposure and last for three days. It usually starts on the face and spreads…
Are you suffering from Rheumatic Fever? Rheumatic fever (RF) is an inflammatory disease that can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. The condition typically develops two to four weeks after a streptococcal throat infection. Signs and Symptoms Signs and symptoms include Fever, multiple painful joints, involuntary muscle movements, and occasionally a characteristic non-itchy rash…
Are you suffering from Mumps? Mumps is a highly contagious viral (infectious) disease caused by the mumps virus. Epidemic parotitis! The scientific classification for mumps is virus family Paramyxoviridae and the genus Rubulavirus. Mumps creates swelling of the salivary glands, especially the parotid glands, and sometimes of the pancreas, testes, or ovaries. The Mumps Virus…