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Gastroscopy: When and why you might need one
A gastroscopy is a common diagnostic procedure that helps doctors examine your upper digestive system. Learn why your GP might recommend it and what to expect.
Dental
What is a Frenectomy?
What is a frenectomy and why is it done? Understand the benefits, procedure steps, and recovery tips in this easy-to-follow guide.
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Life after a hysterectomy: Recovery, changes and support
Have you ever considered what to expect after a hysterectomy, including recovery timelines and lifestyle changes on your journey to wellness?
Health Conditions
Tonsillectomy aftercare: An essential guide for a smooth recovery
Undergoing a tonsillectomy, or tonsil removal surgery, can bring relief to those suffering from chronic tonsil infections or other throat-related conditions. While the surgery itself is relatively common and generally safe, the recovery process can be challenging without proper aftercare.
Health Conditions
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway (tunnel) of bones and ligaments on the palm side of your wrist.
Hospital procedures
Do I need sinus surgery?
Sinus surgery is a medical procedure that aims to open the pathways of the sinuses and clear blockages. It is an option to treat people with ongoing (chronic) and recurrent sinus infections, nasal polyps, and other related conditions.
Hospital procedures
Everything you need to know about colonoscopies
In this article, you will learn what a colonoscopy entails, how long recovery takes, whether you’re awake during the procedure, and when you might need one. Get expert-backed insights here.
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Circumcision
Boys are born with a hood of skin, called the foreskin, covering the head (also called the glans) of the penis.
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Cataract
A cataract is a frosting or clouding of the lens inside the eye. The most common cause is ageing but may be accelerated by diabetes or eye trauma.
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How to prepare your child for hospital
Here are ideas and information to help you and your child before, during and after a hospital visit.
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