Tennis Elbow
What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a painful condition involving the outer aspect of the elbow. It most commonly affects those in their mid-30s to 50s and it’s not just from...
Author: Dr Mark McGrath
Medical Guess What #1
I thought for 2017 I might try a fun educational game; I’ll post images of various medical items, allow some time for people to try to guess what it is, then post the answer...
Coping with Christmas – Is it Really the Season to be Jolly?
Christmas can be Difficult Sometimes Christmas is definitely the season to be jolly, but sometimes it can be challenging on a number of levels. As a GP, I see this frequently as the festive...
What is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) and Why is it a Concern?
Hypertension means high blood pressure. HTN is very common and tends to begin on average between the ages of 20 and 50 years but is often more prevalent with increasing age. HTN is important...
Plantar Fasciitis – A Real Pain in the Heel
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. It’s a stubborn condition, which is difficult to treat. Plantar fasciitis is a degenerative condition of a tough fibrous ligament that...
Sore Throat
Sore throat is a very common and uncomfortable problem. Here’s a run down on the common causes and treatment. Pharyngitis (Laryngitis & Bronchitis) Pharyngitis is a viral infection affecting the pharynx (upper...
Shingles Vaccine For Older Adults
From November 2016, adults aged between 71 and 79 years of age will be offered free vaccination against shingles. Vaccination could be considered in anyone over 60 years of age. What is Shingles?...
Vitamin D
Vitamin D has many important functions. It is most well-known for its role in absorbing calcium and preventing osteoporosis but it is also important in reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease and depression....
Amblyopia – Why Checking Your Child’s Vision is So Important
Many Australian children with visual problems that require treatment or monitoring are going undetected. The visual system continues to develop until the age of 7-10 years. For your child’s vision to develop fully,...
Ear infections explained
What are the different sorts of ear infection? Broadly speaking there are two sorts of ear infection – those affecting the middle ear (otitis media) and the outer ear canal (swimmer’s ear or otitis...
