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Acquired brain injury
Acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to any damage to the brain that occurs after birth, often due to trauma, stroke, or other medical conditions.
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What are “Buck Teeth” and how can you fix Them?
Have you ever felt self-conscious about your smile or noticed that your top teeth stick out a bit more than usual? This is not uncommon. Buck teeth, or an overbite, are incredibly common and can affect people of all ages. But what causes them, and what can you do about it? Let’s break it down in an easy-to-understand way.
Health Conditions
Why am I so tired? Unpacking the causes of fatigue
Fatigue is one of the most common complaints people bring to their healthcare providers. Let’s dive into why you might be feeling so drained and what you can do about it.
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What is HPV? Let’s talk about it in simple terms!
Human Papillomavirus is one of the most common viral infections out there. Most of us will come into contact with it at some point in our lives, but don’t panic—it’s not all doom and gloom! In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about HPV, from what it is to how to prevent it.
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Let’s talk about Colitis: What it is and why it matters
Have you ever had a bad stomach ache that just wouldn’t go away? Or maybe you’ve heard someone mention “colitis” and weren’t sure what they meant? Well, you’re in the right place!
Children's Health
Quick and easy steps to stop a child’s nosebleed
Nosebleeds, also known in medical terms as Epistaxis, can be alarming, especially when it happens to your little one. If you’ve ever had your child come running to you with tears in their eyes, holding their nose, you know the panic that sets in.
Children's Health
Reflux in children
Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) occurs when stomach contents (acid) leaks from the stomach and moves up into the oesophagus (food pipe). This is also known as ‘reflux’ and can happen with or without regurgitation or vomiting.
Children's Health
Fever in children – friend or foe?
From a stomach virus to flu and COVID-19, a fever is a common sign and a reaction of the immune system to fight pathogens. Fever is also one of the most common presenting symptoms in any child and the cause of up to 20% of all consultations in children but the fact is, fevers are usually harmless and often helpful.
Children's Health
Children and coughing: What is causing my child’s cough?
Coughing is one of the most common symptoms that presents to general practitioners. Although coughing is a normal reflex to maintain lung health, coughing is often disturbing to the child and the parents and should never just be dismissed as nothing serious.
Health Conditions
Familiarising yourself with the causes, symptoms, and treatments of Pink Eye
Discover everything you need to know about pink eye, including its causes, symptoms, and effective treatments. Learn how to manage and prevent this common eye condition.
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Children and coughing: What is causing my child’s cough?
Coughing is one of the most common symptoms that presents to general practitioners. Although coughing is a normal reflex to maintain lung health, coughing is often disturbing to the child and the parents and should never just be dismissed as nothing serious.
7 Signs of a healthy gut
Diet, stress levels, allergies, and digestive issues are just a few factors that can affect gut health. If you want to know if your digestive system is working at its full potential, look for the following indicators of a healthy gut.
