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I exercise regularly and eat healthily but still fail to lose weight, What could be the cause?  If you eat a good diet and exercise regularly but find it hard to lose weight then the reason could be a hormonal imbalance of thyroid or cortisol. Cortisol is very important to our body because it causes [...]

It is a problem experienced by many people, and there is no adequate explanation as to why it attacks some people and only in some areas. The inside of the elbow and backs of the knees are other commonly affected areas, but a nerve rash may occur anywhere. Avoiding stressful situations is the perfect way [...]

I am a female in my forties and have noticed that my skin is looking weathered and wrinkled, can you give me some advice on how to back my youthful look as my son gets married next month, and I want to look fabulous in the photos. Our facial bones define, shape, and give structure [...]

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages. Effective acne treatments are available, but acne can be persistent. The pimples and bumps heal slowly, and [...]

When you next visit your GP, tell him or her that you have xerostomia and see what sort of reaction you get he or she will probably curse me for using the technical term for the annoying condition of a persistent dry mouth. The most common cause for the problem is the side effects of [...]

Piles (or haemorrhoids�which is another name for the same condition) can occur on the outside or inside of the muscle ring that forms the anus. In both situations they are caused by a dilated vein. The blood inside this vein may clot to cause a thrombosed pile. The pressure of the dilated vein or the [...]

I have depression, and it is taking years to clear up. What is this illness, what can be done for them, and what is the long term prognosis? There are many different types of depression. Some forms are a reaction to stresses in your life such as loss of a job or a death in [...]

I am a male in my mid-forties and have been a keen cyclist, cycling over 70 km three times a week for many years. I have recently started to feel a tightness in my chest when cycling up an incline. What could be the cause of this? Before taking on any exercise it is always [...]

What sort of acid causes stomach ulcers? Why do we have acid in our stomachs? Hydrochloric acid is known to most high-school students as a potent acid that can eat through many substances and cause nasty burns on your skin. This acid is also naturally produced in the body, and in its correct place in [...]

Do women have sexual problems after menopause? Yes, problems with sexual function occur in women of all ages. These include problems with sexual interest, arousal, orgasm function, and pain. Our Doctors  work with their patients to design an individualized care plan targeted to each woman’s specific needs. The clinic sees women of all ages who have [...]