What are School Sores and how are they treated? symptoms spread diagnosis treatment What are school sores (impetigo)? School sores, also referred to as Impetigo, is a bacterial skin infection which leads to spots or lesions on the skin. These sores may appear as blisters [...]
Mumps- what causes it & what are the symptoms? spread symptoms complications management What is mumps and what causes it? Mumps is a viral illness, which causes swelling of the salivary glands (the glands in the head and neck that produce spit), fever and sometimes other symptoms and [...]
Tonsils- what do they do? and what problems can they cause? tonsillitis Quinsy Tonsil stones Enlarged tonsils What are tonsils? The tonsils are two clumps of immune tissue located in the throat. They contain cells that fight infection and help defend the body [...]
Glue Ear- causes and treatment symptoms causes diagnosis treatment What is Glue Ear? Glue Ear is when the middle ear fills up with with sticky fluid instead of air, over a period of weeks or months The middle ear is the air-filled central chamber of the ear, behind [...]
Bedwetting- causes and treatment symptoms causes treatment What is enuresis? Enuresis (or nocturnal enuresis) is more commonly known as bedwetting. It’s a problem for lots of children, and can have an impact on the entire family, causing upset, disrupted sleep and embarrassment for kids as they get older. Though [...]
Threadworms- symptoms & treatment Spread Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment What are thread worms? Threadworms (also known as pinworms) are small white worms that infect the human intestine. Infestation with threadworms is a common problem, particularly in younger children, though it can quickly spread through an entire household! How do [...]
Heat Stroke- what is it and why is it so serious? symptoms cause treatment prevention What is heat stroke? Heat stroke is when the core temperature of the body rises above 40C due to prolonged heat exposure or too much physical exertion in a hot environment. It is [...]
Sunburn- what's the best treatment? treatment complications prevention We all know we should be sun-smart and steer clear of sunburn at all costs- but now and then it happens accidentally, due to a quick snooze in the sun or a long afternoon on the beach. So, if the damage [...]
Scarlet Fever- symptoms, causes & treatment cause symptoms diagnosis treatment What is Scarlet Fever? Scarlet Fever was once a very common illness, and used to be a major cause of death in childhood. With improvements in living conditions and hygiene, as well as the availability of antibiotics, it’s now [...]
Conjunctivitis- what causes it and how it's treated causes symptoms spread tests & treatment What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is a common infection of the eye. The conjunctiva is the clear membrane covering the white of the eye and the inner part of the eyelid. In conjunctivitis, this membrane [...]
