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 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...
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 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....
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,...
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...
A ganglion is a fluid filled lump that usually occurs under the skin. Ganglia feel quite firm, can fluctuate in size and tend to occur around joints, most commonly on the back of the...
What is sleepwalking? Sleepwalking occurs when a person actively moves about during deep sleep. Sleepwalkers are often difficult to rouse and have no recollection of their exploits. Dr Scott Burgess from QCLASS...
Sleep apnoea is a condition more likely to affect adults rather than children. However, sleep apnoea does occur in about 2-3 per cent of children under 10 years of age. What are...
What is Gilbert Syndrome? Gilbert Syndrome is an inherited condition and affects about one in 10 Caucasian people. It is named after French doctor Augustus Nicholas Gilbert, who first discovered the condition. Most people...
