The development of the human body is a work of wonder. Starting out from tiny cell, it divides rapidly over a period of 9 months, finally emerging out of the womb as a bundle of joy. The birth of a child is amazing, and the first look that we as parents have of the fetus […]
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Frozen shoulder – do you suffer from this problem? In our practice, we often see patients who complain of a painful shoulder joint, especially when they try to lift their arm up. This limited movement of the shoulder is sometimes called a frozen shoulder. Here we discuss this condition in a bit more detail, touching
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If you are suffering from diabetes and have been taking treatment for it, you would know that missing meals or taking too much insulin or to many tablets can cause the blood sugar levels to drop to a dangerously low level. Such a situation is called hypoglycaemia. Hypoglycaemia requires urgent treatment as low blood sugar
Low blood sugar levels? Here is what to do…. Read More »
Chest pain is a common reason for patients to visit their doctor. Many a time they worry what might be the cause of the pain, and in particular worry whether it may be a heart attack. This worry and anxiety is natural. It may be reassuring to know that not all chest pain is due
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Many of us enjoy a drink or two once in a while. It does not cause any harm, and can be rather relaxing after a long days work. But alcohol bears the power of taking over your life – it can become an addiction to a point where it starts to exert its bad effects
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If you have recently undergone an ultrasound scan of your abdomen, you may find that the report states that you have a ‘fatty liver’. A lot of our patients tend to get concerned regarding this, so we thought it best to briefly discuss what a fatty liver actually is. What is fatty liver? As the
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Pedal edema, also called leg swelling, is a common problem. Learn more about it in this article. A large number of patients who come to see us at our practice often complain that their legs are swollen. The swelling is often painless but can be rather troublesome, interfering with their daily activity. Swelling of both
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Diabetes mellitus is a common clinical condition that forms a risk factor for the development of heart disease and stroke. If you suffer from diabetes and have been on treatment for a while, you may undergo regular blood tests to determine how well your blood sugar levels have been controlled with treatment. The common tests
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It is not unheard of – you are sat at home watching the television when a family member starts to feel a bit light-headed and dizzy. They start to stumble and eventually collapse in a heap onto the floor. Undoubtedly and naturally, you panic. You rush straight towards them, sit them up straight away, get
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