Tonsils- what do they do? and what problems can they cause? tonsillitis Quinsy Tonsil stones Enlarged tonsils What are tonsils? The tonsils are two clumps of immune tissue located in the throat. They contain cells that fight infection and help defend the body [...]
Glue Ear- what causes it and how is it treated? symptoms causes diagnosis treatment What is Glue Ear? Glue Ear is when the middle ear fills up with with sticky fluid instead of air, over a period of weeks or months The middle ear is the air-filled central [...]
Bedwetting- what causes nocturnal enuresis & how is it treated? symptoms causes treatment What is enuresis? Enuresis (or nocturnal enuresis) is more commonly known as bedwetting. It’s a problem for lots of children, and can have an impact on the entire family, causing upset, disrupted sleep and embarrassment for [...]
Threadworms- symptoms & treatment Spread Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment What are thread worms? Threadworms (also known as pinworms) are small white worms that infect the human intestine. Infestation with threadworms is a common problem, particularly in younger children, though it can quickly spread through an entire household! How do [...]
Heat Stroke- what is it and why is it so serious? symptoms cause treatment prevention What is heat stroke? Heat stroke is when the core temperature of the body rises above 40C due to prolonged heat exposure or too much physical exertion in a hot environment. It is [...]
Sunburn- what's the best treatment? treatment complications prevention We all know we should be sun-smart and steer clear of sunburn at all costs- but now and then it happens accidentally, due to a quick snooze in the sun or a long afternoon on the beach. So, if the damage has [...]
Scarlet Fever- symptoms, causes & treatment cause symptoms diagnosis treatment What is Scarlet Fever? Scarlet Fever was once a very common illness, and used to be a major cause of death in childhood. With improvements in living conditions and hygiene, as well as the availability of antibiotics, it’s now [...]
Conjunctivitis- what causes it and how it's treated causes symptoms spread tests & treatment What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is a common infection of the eye. The conjunctiva is the clear membrane covering the white of the eye and the inner part of the eyelid. In conjunctivitis, this membrane [...]
Glandular Fever- the key facts about the "kissing disease" Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Treatment What is Glandular Fever? Glandular Fever (also known as Infectious Mononucleosis) is a viral illness caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (or EBV for short). EBV belongs to the Herpes family. Other Herpes viruses cause familiar infections [...]
Whooping cough- why it's serious and who should be vaccinated symptoms spread treatment vaccine What is whooping cough? Whooping cough is a highly contagious lung infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella Pertussis. It is common, and can have serious complications, particularly in smaller babies for whom it can [...]
