Difficulty in getting to sleep, interrupted sleep, or waking up too early. What to look for inability to fall asleep.waking up throughout the night. waking up too early.  Insomnia is a rather common complaint and can be a short term problem where there is a...

Bites and stings can be either poisonous or non-poisonous. The most dangerous Australian animals and insects are the taipan, tiger snake, death adder, the funnel-web and red-back spiders , the blue-ringed octopus, cone shells, stonefish, bullrout, box jellyfish and...

A condition whereby the nail grows into the skin of the toe instead of over it. What to look for pain, swelling, and redness around a toenail, usually the big toe. Ingrown nails usually affect the toenails and can be very painful. People who have curved or thick nails...

What to look for Fever, chills, sweating, headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue are symptoms common to many infections, however there are symptoms specific to different types of infections.  Viruses and bacteria are constantly battling with our bodies and...

ndigestion is a type of pain and sick feeling after eating food. What to look for heartburn.gas or burping. abdominal pressure and flatulence. mild nausea. vomiting.  We should not normally notice the digestion process. Indigestion is a term that...

Is the inability to control the passing of urine.  What to look for inability to control urination.  The condition often reflects an underlying disorder and is usually treatable, even in the elderly. Often it was thought that it was a age related condition...

This is the inability in men to be able to have sexual intercourse. What to look for The most obvious symptom is the failure to have an erection. However there are some other factors to consider -  if your impotence appears only occasionally it is not usually a...

It is normal for you and your child to come into contact with bacteria and viruses on a regular basis. Some of these microbes can cause serious problems. Immunisation protects your baby from serious diseases and illnesses. It is safe and easy to administer.  How...

This is a condition where there is too little sugar in the bloodstream. Also See Diabetes What to look for weakness. sweatinghunger. nervousness. dizziness. trembling. heavy or cold perspiration. tingling in hands and feet.  For...

This is raised, itchy, red, welts on the skin which may take on many shapes and sizes. What to look for raised, whitish, welts of various sizes, surrounded by a red rash. burning below the skin Hives can be quite irritating as they are usually itchy and last from...

A common condition which involves short, involuntary intakes of breath. What to look for repeated, involuntary short intakes of breath.  Hiccups (involuntary spasms of the diaphragm) are usually a minor annoyance and last only for a short time. They can affect...

This is a protrusion through a weakness in the abdominal wall. It can be either external or internal. What to look for swelling in the abdomen or groin. a heavy feeling in the abdomen that is sometimes accompanied by constipation. discomfort in the abdomen...