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  • Iron Deficiency – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is iron deficiency? Iron deficiency occurs when the body does not have enough iron to produce healthy red blood cells. This reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen and may lead to iron…

  • Ingrown Toenail – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge or corner of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. It most commonly affects the…

  • Stye – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is a stye? A stye (also called a hordeolum) is a painful, red lump on the eyelid caused by a bacterial infection of an eyelash follicle or oil gland. 2. What causes a…

  • Osteoporosis – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and fragile, making them more likely to fracture even after minor falls or injuries. 2. What causes osteoporosis? It occurs when bone loss…

  • Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infection) – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is onychomycosis? Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails, most commonly affecting toenails. It causes thickened, discolored, brittle, or crumbly nails. 2. What causes onychomycosis? It is caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, or…

  • Tramadol -FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is tramadol? Tramadol is an opioid pain medication used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It is considered a step below stronger opioids like morphine or oxycodone. 2. How does tramadol work?…

  • Endone – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Endone? Endone is a brand name for oxycodone, an opioid pain medication used to relieve moderate to severe pain. 2. How does Endone work? Endone works by binding to opioid receptors in…

  • Codeine-FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is codeine? Codeine is a pain-relieving medication that belongs to the opioid class. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and sometimes to suppress coughing. 2. How does codeine work? Codeine…

  • GLP-1 Receptor Agonists – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are GLP-1 receptor agonists? GLP-1 receptor agonists are medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes and, in some cases, support weight loss. Examples include semaglutide, dulaglutide, liraglutide, and exenatide. 2. What are GLP-1…

  • Metformin – FAQs

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    Disclaimer: This is general health information only and is not a substitute for advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is metformin? Metformin is an oral medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood glucose levels and is often the first-line treatment. 2. What is metformin used for? Metformin…