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
Bilateral pedal edema – Are both your legs swollen? Read More »
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
Understanding Haemoglobin A-1C (HB A1C) Read More »
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
Managing a collapsed family member.. Read More »
