Doctor-informed health articles in clear English about symptoms, tests, procedures, treatment decisions and recovery.
Tennis elbow can affect people who never play tennis. A careful assessment links the location of pain with gripping tasks and guides an individual recovery plan.
Repeated flooding, large clots or periods that disrupt work deserve assessment. Tests and treatment depend on the bleeding pattern, other symptoms…
Gradually worsening pain and restricted shoulder movement need an assessment. Frozen shoulder is usually diagnosed by examining movement, with scans selected…
Haemoglobin helps identify anaemia, while ferritin helps assess stored iron. A clinician interprets the pattern and investigates the cause before choosing…
One behaviour does not diagnose autism. A child's pattern of communication, play and development helps guide screening, specialist assessment and useful…
A vaginal bulge does not automatically mean surgery. Examination identifies which pelvic organs have moved and helps match care to your…
A camera examination of the uterine cavity and treatment through that camera are different plans. Ask what is proposed, which choices…
Changing periods, sudden warmth and disturbed sleep can occur during the menopause transition. The pattern, your age and other health conditions…
Gradual knee pain can make stairs and walking difficult. Assessment considers symptoms, movement and daily function, rather than an X-ray grade…
After a positive pregnancy test, arrange maternity care early. Your first visit helps review your health, estimate pregnancy dates and plan…
A single raised reading is not always the whole picture. Learn how repeated clinic or home measurements help confirm blood pressure…
Total cholesterol is only one part of a lipid profile. Learn what the different results mean and why your individual health…
