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Flu Vaccine – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is the flu vaccine? The flu vaccine is an immunisation that helps protect against infection with influenza viruses. It stimulates the immune system to recognise and fight the virus, reducing the risk of…
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Panic Attack – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is a panic attack? A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort that reaches its peak within minutes. It can occur unexpectedly or be triggered by certain situations and…
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Pitted Keratolysis – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is pitted keratolysis? Pitted keratolysis is a bacterial skin infection that affects the soles of the feet, and occasionally the palms. It causes small, crater-like pits in the skin, often accompanied by an…
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is irritable bowel syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects how the bowel works. It causes recurrent abdominal pain associated with changes in bowel habits, without any identifiable…
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is SIBO? SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. While the large intestine normally contains large numbers of bacteria, the small intestine should have relatively few. SIBO occurs when bacteria migrate from the…
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Pityriasis Rosea – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is pityriasis rosea? Pityriasis rosea is a common, self-limiting skin condition that causes a temporary rash, usually in young adults and teenagers. It often begins with a single large patch on the skin…
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HIV PrEP – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is HIV PrEP? HIV PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a medication taken by people who are HIV negative to significantly reduce their risk of acquiring HIV. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is one…
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Male Hypogonadism – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is male hypogonadism? Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the testes do not produce enough testosterone, the main male sex hormone. Low testosterone levels can affect sexual function, fertility, muscle mass, bone…
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Erectile Dysfunction – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction is the persistent difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection that is firm enough for satisfactory sexual activity. It can occur occasionally in many men, but when it…
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Vasculitis – FAQs
Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is vasculitis? Vasculitis is a group of conditions that cause inflammation of the blood vessels. When blood vessels become inflamed, they may narrow, weaken, or become damaged, which can reduce blood flow to…