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Prostatitis - Inflammation of Prostate Gland

Prostatitis is a health condition involving inflammation of the prostate gland, which becomes red and swollen. It is relatively common and believed to affect up to 15% of men at some stage throughout their lifetime, usually between the ages of 30 and 50.

12 Mar 2015

What is Earwax?

Earwax, also known among medical professionals as cerumen, is a substance that plays a functional role inside the ear canal. It helps to protect the ear by trapping dirt before entering the canal and repelling water. As more wax is produced, the existing cerumen usually falls out of the ear naturally.

12 Mar 2015

Polymorphic Light Eruption (PLE) - Rash Associated with Sun Exposure

Polymorphic light eruption (PLE) is a skin condition that results in a rash associated with sun exposure. The appearance of the rash varies significantly (polymorphic literally means many shapes) but skin usually becomes a reddish color and itchy.

12 Mar 2015

Hyperhidrosis - Excessive Sweating

Hyperhidrosis, also known as excessive sweating, is a health condition that involves a higher amount of sweat than usual. Sweating is a normal bodily process that serves to cool the body down, but when it occurs in excess without an apparent reason and prompts individuals to alter their daily activities, it may become medically significant.

12 Mar 2015

Precocious Puberty - Early Puberty

Precocious puberty is more commonly known as early puberty and refers to onset of puberty before 8 years of age in females and 9 years in males. It is far more common in females than in males, although some males may be affected by the condition.

12 Mar 2015

What is Rhinophyma?

Rhinophyma is a condition that involves reddening and thickening of the skin on and around the nose, resulting in enlargement of the area and growths forming.

12 Mar 2015

What are Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks, also known among medical professionals as stritae distensae, are characteristic of a condition that involves inflammatory lesions on the skin. While not life threatening, they may affect the quality of life and self-esteem of those affected, as they are not considered aesthetically appealing.

12 Mar 2015

Blepharospasm - Involuntary Movements of Eyelids

Blepharospasm is a condition that is characterized by involuntary movements of the eyelids. Tics and twitches around the eye area are common, but in severe cases this can inhibit the ability of an individual to undertake activities where clear eyesight is required. At this point, it becomes medically significant and may require treatment.

12 Mar 2015

Fetal Movements in Pregnancy

Fetal movements refer to the muscular movements of the developing baby inside the mother's womb. These may be either reflex movements or elicited in response to noise or touch, at first.

12 Mar 2015

Dysmenorrhea - Pain During Menstruation

Dysmenorrhea refers to the presence of pain during menstruation, usually in the lower abdomen, but sometimes in the back. It can be sharp, aching or cramping pain.

12 Mar 2015

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

The thyroid is a master gland at the front of the neck. Small but powerful, it regulates the functioning of most organs and body systems. Deficient functioning of this gland is called hypothyroidism and the opposite condition is called hyperthyroidism. Both can cause serious problems for the mother and the fetus during pregnancy.

11 Mar 2015

Ultrasound Scans – Is There a Difference Between 3D and 4D Scans?

Ultrasound scanning is an important clinical tool in providing images of internal fetal anatomy.

11 Mar 2015

Pruritis / Persistent Itch

Pruritis is commonly known as itch. It produces a sensation of discomfort and a desire to rub or scratch to ease it. Incessant scratching to relieve the itchy sensation can cause significant damage to the skin, which can leave permanent scars.

9 Mar 2015

Phobia of Urinating in Public / Paruresis

Paruresis is a phobia of urinating in public or in the presence of someone else. It is not caused by a physical blockage that prevents urination, but it is the psychological fear of urinating without sufficient privacy that interferes with the process.

9 Mar 2015

Surfer's Ear / Exostosis

Exotosis, commonly known as surfer’s ear, is a condition that involves abnormal bone formation in the canal of the ear. Over time this obstruction can grow to block the canal and lead to hearing impairment.

9 Mar 2015

Fish Odour Syndrome (Trimethylaminuria)

Fish odour syndrome, also known as trimethylaminuria, is a disorder that causes a strong odour in the urine, sweat and breath of affected individuals, described as similar to rotting fish.

9 Mar 2015

Weak Pelvic Floor

Pelvic floor muscles stretch from the tailbone to the pubic bone and are used to support the bowel, bladder, uterus and vagina. Weak pelvic floor refers to when these muscles are not as strong as they should be, resulting in several consequences such as urinary or bowel incontinence.

9 Mar 2015