Prostatitis – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Prostatitis? Prostatitis is a condition where the prostate gland becomes swollen and inflamed. The prostate gland is only found in men and is located between the penis and the rectum. It is the size of a walnut and is responsible for producing seminal fluid, which transports and provides nutrients for semen. According to […]
Guillain Barre Syndrome – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Guillain Barre Syndrome? Guillain-Barre syndrome (also known as Guillian-Barrè syndrome) is a rare autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system begins to attack its nerves. The nerves are essential for helping the body move and feel sensations. Damage to the nerves can cause issues such as pain and weakness. According to the Garvan […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition where the body’s immune system begins to attack its own tissue, particularly the joints. This chronic condition results in inflammation, swelling and pain across multiple joints. In Australia, rheumatoid arthritis is the second most common type of arthritis, behind osteoarthritis. According to the Australian Institute […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Sleep Apnoea? Sleep apnoea is a common condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep. This occurs when the upper airways (including the throat, voice box, nose, etc.) become too relaxed. When this happens, the airflow towards the lungs can become blocked, affecting sleep and limiting the oxygen supply through the body. Episodes […]
Barrett’s Oesophagus – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Barrett’s Oesophagus? Barrett’s oesophagus is a condition where the lining along the oesophagus (food pipe) becomes damaged from prolonged exposure to stomach acid. Usually, the role of the oesophagus is to carry food and liquid from the mouth to the stomach. According to research from The Medical Journal of Australia, around 4% of […]
Tuberculosis – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis is a potentially severe infection caused by the bacteria “Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.” Typically, the bacteria will infect the lungs but can also affect other areas, such as the spine, brain and liver. Most Australians with Tuberculosis have not been recently infected and do not know they are at risk [1]. According to […]
Groin Pain – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Groin Pain? Groin pain describes any discomfort along the inner thigh where the hips and the abdomen meet. Many structures along the groin region can cause pain, including your adductor (groin) muscles, hip joint and genitals. There are many reasons for groin pain. For instance, around 45% of Australian Football Rules players are […]
