A Qoctor UTI consultation costs $29.99 all-inclusive. This covers the online assessment, video consultation and, if the doctor considers treatment clinically appropriate, delivery of the antibiotic prescription direct to your phone or chosen pharmacy. No Medicare details are needed. However, providing Medicare details can be helpful as it enables eScripts and PBS prescribing.
Same-day UTI consultations are available 365 days a year, with priority booking available if you are in a hurry. If the doctor approves treatment, your eScript can go direct to your phone or chosen pharmacy within minutes.
Jet lag refers to symptoms arising from crossing several time zones, particularly following rapid travel. Common symptoms of jet lag include: Feeling tired or exhausted Difficulty staying awake Sleeping excessively Disturbed sleep Poor concentration Reduced coordination Irritability Changes in appetite Altered bowel habit (constipation or loose stools)- may be related to change in meal times [...]
Common symptoms of jet lag include: Feeling tired or exhausted Difficulty staying awake Sleeping excessively Disturbed sleep Poor concentration Reduced coordination Irritability Changes in appetite Altered bowel habit (constipation or loose stools)- may be related to change in meal times or reduced fluid intake on flights
The circadian rhythm is the normal cycle of being awake during the day and sleeping at night and generally dictated by the cycle of daylight and darkness. When we travel, the differences in time at our destination cause a disturbance of our normal circadian rhythm. Melatonin is produced naturally in the body- it is a [...]
Once your body eventually adapts to the time at your destination, the Jet Lag symptoms usually subside but this may take a few days. There are some tips that may help reduce the effects of jet lag: Adapting your schedule to the new time zone is critical- e.g. not sleeping until it is reasonably close [...]
Diarrhoea is 3 or more loose bowel motions per 24 hours. Traveller’s Diarrhoea is Gastroenteritis (“gastro”) that develops shortly after or during travel abroad. It can range from a tummy upset for a day or two, with mild diarrhoea, to more severe diarrhoea, tummy cramps, vomiting, fevers and dehydration lasting several days or longer.
Traveller’s Diarrhoea is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with germs (bacteria, viruses or parasites) or their toxins. It can be spread by contact with an infected person. The commonest germs include: Bacteria Escherichia coli (E Coli) - found in undercooked beef, unpasteurised milk and juice, sprouts and contaminated water. Campylobacter- found [...]
Symptoms (other than diarrhoea) may include: Abdominal pain Nausea (feeling sick) and/or vomiting Fevers Aches
The risk depends on where you travel to: High-risk areas: South and Southeast Asia, Central America, West and North Africa, South America, East Africa. Medium-risk areas: Russia, China, Caribbean, South Africa. Low-risk areas: North America, Western Europe and New Zealand.
