Herpes zoster, known as shingles, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. In Australia, significant strides have been made in preventing this painful condition through effective vaccination strategies. Understanding shingles Shingles typically presents as a painful rash that may blister and [...]
what is Vertigo? diagnosis causes treatment What is vertigo? Light-headedness, faintness or dizziness are not the same as vertigo. A fear of heights is also not vertigo. Vertigo is defined as the feeling you’re moving when you’re not. It’s usually a sensation of spinning. [...]
Causes Diagnosis Treatment What is an Essential Tremor? A tremor is an involuntary muscle movement, involving a small rapid shaking motion. It most often occurs in the hands and arms but can sometimes appear in other parts of the body, such as the head, vocal cords (voice-box), legs or trunk. [...]
causes symptoms diagnosis treatment What is Restless Legs Syndrome? Restless legs Syndrome is a common neurological (nerve) disorder which leads to a strong urge to move the legs, as well as other unpleasant sensations in the legs. It can have a major impact on a person’s life- in particular, [...]
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal Neuralgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the Trigeminal Nerve The Trigeminal Nerve is responsible for sensation in the face. It also supplies certain muscles involved in biting and chewing. Trigeminal Neuralgia causes bouts of severe stabbing nerve (neuropathic) pain, often described as feeling like electric shocks, on one [...]
Bell’s Palsy- an overview Bell’s Palsy is a weakness or total paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face- with difficulty smiling, raising the eyebrow, blowing out the cheek or closing the eye on the affected side. It may also be hard to pronounce certain sounds clearly, such as the letter P. [...]
what is shingles? symptoms spread risks tests & treatment What is Shingles? Shingles (also known as Herpes Zoster) is a painful blistering rash caused by the same virus that causes Chicken Pox. Once you’ve had Chicken Pox at some point in your life, you can later get Shingles. [...]
Knowing the signs of a stroke & acting fast can save lives what is a stroke? risk factors symptoms what to do With stroke, fast action can save lives. When people know the signs of a stroke, and get rapid medical attention for themselves or someone else, [...]
what is it? causes tests treatment What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is when a person hears sound or noise that is not actually present. Tinnitus can be a symptom of various conditions- it is not a diagnosis. It can involve one or both ears Different [...]
What is Lupus and what are the symptoms? Cause Symptoms Tests Treatment What is Lupus? Selena Gomez has had a kidney transplant because of it. It’s often mentioned on medical TV dramas. It provokes interest because it can cause a huge number of symptoms, and it can be [...]
