Preeclampsia- symptoms, diagnosis & treatment What is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a serious condition that affects around 1 in 10 pregnancies. In Australia, mild Preeclampsia occurs in 5-10% of pregnancies and severe Preeclampsia affects 1-2% of pregnancies . It leads to high blood pressure and raised levels of protein in [...]
Palpitations- what are they and when are they serious? symptoms causes diagnosis Palpitations are a common reason for people to attend their doctor. They can be frightening and may cause a lot of anxiety, which can make the symptoms worse. Whilst in most cases palpitations are nothing to worry [...]
High Triglycerides-what are they and what harm can they cause? Causes Difference Treatment Specialist What are triglycerides? Triglycerides are a common type of fat- in fact they make up about 95% of dietary fats, including animal and vegetable-based fats. As your body digests food, triglycerides enter the bloodstream, [...]
High Cholesterol- when is it a problem? Types Causes Levels Treatment We need cholesterol! First of all, it’s important to understand that cholesterol itself is not bad. In fact, it’s essential for life! Cholesterol is a fatty substance which is used by the body in many vital processes: [...]
The harms of "light smoking" Does cutting down on smoking make much difference to your health? “Yeah, I still smoke, but I’ve cut right back, I’m down to one or two a day” These are words doctors often hear when they ask people about their smoking habits. While it may mean things are [...]
Would you recognise a heart attack? what is it? symptoms what to do Would you recognise the symptoms of a heart attack? Every year, around 55,000 Australians get a heart attack, and about 9000 of these people die- that’s one per hour! In many cases, the heart attack comes [...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis- what are the symptoms of a DVT? what is a DVT? risks symptoms treatment prevention What is a DVT? DVT is short for “ deep vein thrombosis”- this is when a blood clot forms in a deep vein- usually in the deep veins of [...]
Knowing the signs of a stroke & acting fast can save lives what is a stroke? risk factors symptoms what to do With stroke, fast action can save lives. When people know the signs of a stroke, and get rapid medical attention for themselves or someone else, [...]
What is Lupus and what are the symptoms? Cause Symptoms Tests Treatment What is Lupus? Selena Gomez has had a kidney transplant because of it. It’s often mentioned on medical TV dramas. It provokes interest because it can cause a huge number of symptoms, and it can be [...]
5 headaches that worry doctors Headaches are very common. From tension headaches to migraines, your average GP will see a few patients with a headache every day, and most are nothing to worry about. But there are a few warning signs that doctors look out for, which may mean your headache is [...]
