Acne is often a very worrisome disease, especially in the adolescent years but can be seen in adults of all ages If your acne is causing distress, please consult a doctor. There are so many treatment options available!! Acne article published in the Specialist Forum…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is exactly what the name implies – it refers to issues with your digestive system and specifically pain in your abdominal area (Stomach area) that you frequently experience together with a change in your bowel habits. Everyone’s gut is so unique – it…
The common cold has been around for hundred of years. It is most commonly caused by one of the serotypes of rhinoviruses – these are viruses as the name suggests, not bacteria. To the left is a very easy to understand flow diagram on the…
Rather than writing a blog about contact dermatitis, here are some links for good information on Contact dermatitis. Don’t suffer in silence! Contact dermatitis Allergy foundation
Obesity has been recognised by the American Association of Endocrinologists as a chronic disease since 2012. The description has also been simplified by renaming it as Adipose Based Chronic Disease. Being Obese is not simply being “fat”. It mainly has to do with abnormal distribution…
Will we see a large monkeypox outbreak? The short answer is – it is extremely unlikely Monkeypox is a Double stranded DNA virus that occurs mostly in rodents but also in tree squirrels and some non-human primates. It is a self-limiting disease resolving in 2…
Pain Chronic pain is such a complex condition that is often mismanaged. Patients often get told that it is “all in their head”, to just “get over it” or “not to complain all the time” If you have chronic pain – please consult with your…
croup Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the upper airways. Children, especially under the age of 5, are the most susceptible to develop complications in the form of bronchiolitis/croup from RSV RSV peaks in winter and with the sudden cold front…