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a summary of the health benefits

webVegetables and fruits are generally rich in potassium and low in sodium. A proportion of people are susceptible to excessive intake of sodium which can cause high blood …

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HYPERTHYROIDISM (OVERACTIVE THYROID)

webHyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid) The exact cause of an overactive thyroid is unknown. The common form results from unusual antibodies circulating in the blood stream which …

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ANXIETY- A patient's guide

webAnxiety is a normal response to stress but some suffer more severely than others. This results in anxiety disorders including phobias, obsessive compulsiveness and disorders …

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COMMON LABORATORY TESTS

webThe Complete Blood Count: (CBC) This is a common group blood test, which assesses the cells in blood. It is not, as the name suggests, a test which completely tests everything in …

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HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY a patient's guide

webHormone replacement therapy (HRT) replaces oestrogen which is reduced after menopause. It effectively treats symptoms of menopause like hot flushes and night sweats. HRT is …

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THE FIRST SIX WEEKS OF LIFE

webThe first six weeks of life are an important time for both parent and baby. Although the adaptation from intrauterine life to postnatal life takes place in the first few minutes and …

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BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

webBenign prostatic hyperplasia is a growth of the prostate tissue. It occurs in most men as they grow older. About 20 to 30 percent of men will require treatment. The condition causes …

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DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES IN CHILDREN

webDeaf children are likely to have delayed language milestones. There may be behavioural problems such as sleeping difficulties, poor social interactions, unusual dietary habits, …

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ISOTRETINOIN (ROACCUTANE)

webIsotretinoin (ice-oh-tret-in-oh-in) is a form of Vitamin A that is prescribed by dermatologists (skin specialists) for severe acne that has not improved with other milder therapy. It is …

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NON-SPECIFIC URETHRITIS (NSU)

webNSU stands for non-specific urethritis and causes inflammation of the urethra which is the tube inside the penis which passes urine and semen. NSU is basically any infection in the …

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ALTITUDE SICKNESS

webAltitude sickness is a common problem for mountain climbers and travellers to some areas. A high altitude is considered any height above 2500 metres (8000 feet) because altitude …

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ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILL

webThe pill is officially known as the combined oral contraceptive pill. It combines two synthetic female hormones to prevent conception. The pill works by stopping the ovaries from …

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OCCUPATIONAL OVERUSE SYNDROME (OOS)

webOccupational Overuse Syndrome is a collective term covering a range of disorders which cause pain and/or other sensations in muscles, tendons, nerves, soft tissues, and joints. …

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