Anaemia
Did you know that there are over 400 variations of anaemia? We define the condition, it's causes, symptoms and how to go about effectively treating it.
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Fibromyalgia
"I hurt all over." Is pain that is felt all over the body really just in your imagination? It could be fibromyalgia, now a classified medical condition. We delve into what the condition is, how it is tested and the best ways to manage pain on a daily basis.
Stroke
We all know that a person having a stroke is in a serious and life-threatening situation, but do we really know what to do in the event of an emergency? We take an in depth look at what 'having a stroke' really means, what causes it, how it is treated and what recovery is certain to entail.
Arthritis
Did you know? There are more than 100 different variations of arthritis and associated conditions. We take a look at the more common signs and types of arthritis, as well as how to best going about treating the condition.
Raynaud Phenomenon / Syndrome / Disease
Why are your hands and feet always so cold? It could be poor circulation, or it may be a condition known as Raynaud phenomenon / syndrome / disease. Here's everything you need to know about this currently incurable condition ...
How does fibromyalgia affect the body? (Signs and Symptoms)
Fibromyalgia is characterised primarily by pain and is often described as a dull ache all over the body. It is also associated with a host of other symptoms from sleep disturbances to mood and emotional problems, fatigue and more.
Your fibromyalgia questions answered
There are a great deal of questions surrounding fibromylagia and not many with answers. Here are the answers to frequently asked fibromyalgia questions medical experts do know.
Diagnosing lupus
It is necessary for lupus to be diagnosed by a medical doctor as soon as symptoms develop. Here's all you need to know about the diagnostic process ...
What are the signs you may be anaemic?
Symptoms of anaemia typically vary according to the underlying cause or type. Here's how to recognise the most common tell-tale signs of the condition ...
Signs and symptoms of a stroke
What are the most common signs and symptoms of a stroke? Find out all you need to know here ...
What risk factors and complications are associated with a face-lift?
What risk factors and complications are associated with a facelift? These are some of the most common to discuss with your surgeon ahead of the procedure ...
After a face-lift - What to expect during recovery
What post-op care considerations should you keep in mind after having a face-lift procedure? Find out all you need to know here ...
What are the signs you may have Raynaud phenomenon?
What are the characteristic signs and symptoms of Raynaud phenomenon? What happens during a vasospasm attack? Learn more here ...
How does spinal stenosis affect the body?
How does spinal stenosis affect the body? We break down symptoms characteristic of stenosis location. Here's how to recognise the signs and symptoms ...
Symptoms of ocular migraines
What types of signs and symptoms occur with an ocular migraine? Here's how to recognise an ocular or retinal migraine attack ...
What are the signs and symptoms of frostbite?
What actually happens to the body when experiencing frostbite? We breakdown the different stages of tissue damage as the freezing process takes place.