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Category: General Health

  • Vitamin B12 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 vitamin B12 deficiency? Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when the body does not have enough vitamin B12 to support red blood cell production, nerve function, and brain health. It can lead to anaemia…

  • 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…

  • Oral Thrush – FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is oral thrush? Oral thrush (oral candidiasis) is a fungal infection caused by Candida yeast growing in the mouth. It often appears as white patches on the tongue, inner cheeks, or palate, and can cause discomfort or…

  • Shingles – FAQs

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    1. What is shingles? Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash, usually on one side of the body. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus can reactivate many years after a person has had chickenpox. 2. Who can get shingles? Anyone who has had…

  • Cold Sores – FAQs

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    1. What is a cold sore? A cold sore is a small, painful blister or group of blisters that usually appear on or around the lips. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus, most commonly HSV-1. Once infected, the virus stays in the body for life. 2. How do people get cold sores? Cold…

  • Ear Block FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What does “ear block” mean? Ear block (blocked ear) is a feeling of fullness, pressure or muffled hearing. It usually happens when something prevents sound from passing through the ear canal or middle ear properly. 2. What are…

  • Nosebleed FAQs

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    This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What causes most nosebleeds? Most nosebleeds happen when small blood vessels inside the nose break. Common triggers include dry air, colds, allergies, nose picking, blowing too hard, or minor bumps to the nose. 2. What is the correct…

  • Antibiotics FAQs

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    This website provides general health information only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What are antibiotics?Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing bacteria or stopping them from multiplying. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, such as those that cause colds or flu.…

  • GP clinics FAQs

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    This website provides general health information only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. Appointments Q: Do I need an appointment to see a GP?A: Most GP clinics in Australia require an appointment. Some clinics may offer walk-in services, depending on availability. Q: How do I book a GP appointment?A: Appointments…