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Hernias Hernias are a kind of lump-formation in the groin or umbilical region. Most of the hernias develop in the abdominal walls. The lump may be painful or painless depending upon its intensity. Any sort of activities that increase stress on the internal side of abdominal walls may increase the seriousness of the disorder and [...]

The actual values for blood pressure vary with many things such as exercise, anxiety, age, fitness, smoking and drinking habits, weight and medications. This is why doctors never give absolute values for what is normal and abnormal in blood pressure values. It is a good idea to have your doctor check the pressure at regular [...]

Gallstones form in the gall bladder which is a storage sac for bile. When food enters the gut, the gall bladder contracts and squirts bile onto the food to aid in its digestion. If the bile becomes too concentrated or infected, the bile will crystallise, and these small crystals may slowly grow into stones as [...]

What can women do to have a better experience of the menopause? The following things may help to reduce your symptoms, as well as improve your general health. Exercising regularly and eating a healthy, balanced diet, which can help to maintain a healthy weight. Giving up smoking. Reducing your caffeine intake. Limiting your alcohol intake. Maintaining a regular [...]

Can menopause cause weight gain? You may have some weight gain during or after the menopause. This can be due to reduced muscle mass, which tends to happen during the menopause – and means that you need fewer calories than before. Being careful about your portion sizes and keeping physically active can help to prevent [...]

CYSTOSCOPY A cystoscopy is an endoscopy (telescopic examination) of the urinary bladder via the urethra. It is usually done under local anesthesia and is usually recommended for those with frequent unexplained urinary tract infections, those who have blood in the urine, or those who are suffering from either urinary retention or urinating abnormalities. Come to [...]

How does physiotherapy relieve back pain? Physiotherapy is a treatment that helps to improve the movement and function of joints and muscles. It can help to reduce back pain and get you get moving normally again. It can also help to reduce the risk of hurting your back again. Come to visit us for further information,  at [...]

A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. It occurs when some of the bones in the front part of your foot move out of place. This causes the tip of your big toe to get pulled toward the smaller toes and forces the joint [...]

Dear Doctor, I am a man of 65 and for the last month I have been constantly passing urine more than usual. I am worried about this. Doctor, could you tell me what could be causing this frequent urgency to urinate? In men older than 40, reduced bladder control or incontinence can indicate an enlarged [...]

There is a “stop smoking” acupuncture point. There is a point called “Tim Mee,” which is used specifically to stop smoking. It's located one finger's width above your wrist crease, on the inside of your arm. It is used solely to help people stop smoking and it does this by altering the way cigarettes tasteCome to [...]