Most tonsillectomy guides give you in-depth coverage of how to prepare for tonsil removal surgery and general tips on how to stay healthy and comfortable during recovery. However, few guides focus on the more gruesome side of this procedure: the scabs. Of course, the scabs left behind by the surgery are a very important part of your recovery, because they give your wounds time to heal without getting infected. If you want to ensure that the process goes smoothly, it's important that you know what to expect from your scabs.
12 June 2019
As a payment method that comes with lots of convenience, bulk billing benefits millions of people throughout Australia. If you're one of them, it's worth learning more about how to find bulk billing doctors. Here are some simple tips for doing so: Shop around using advice from others If you have family and friends who are bulk billing users too, they may be the best people to ask for advice. They're more likely to have a knowledge of which doctors use the billing system than most other people.
29 April 2019
When it comes to health, women's and men's health have several different aspects, owing to the differences in the anatomy of male and females. In order for males to be healthy, both their physical and mental health need to be well looked after, and regular checkups should be carried out. Unfortunately, work, family and bills can affect both physical and mental well-being. This is when it becomes especially important to consult a doctor who specialises in men's health.
28 February 2019
Almost four million Australians have a disability of some kind, ranging from manageable limps and pains all the way through to paraplegics. Every disability deserves to be treated with a serious and loving response from the community, but sometimes it can feel like you are going on this journey all by yourself. While not every disability has an immediate effect on you, there are a few steps you can take to maximise your experiences in life by minimising the impact your disability has on you.
16 January 2019
Vascular ultrasound is a type of test used to image your blood vessels painlessly. It is usually performed to identify any abnormalities or blockages, blood clots and enlargement of arteries. It can also be used to test whether a particular patient is a good candidate for a vascular treatment and to monitor the success of blood vessel graft or bypass procedures. Some of the areas that this test can be done include the neck, aorta, legs and groin area.
4 December 2018
When something is making you think about the health of your skin rather than the way it looks, you may start considering skin checks. As part of your considerations, you may wonder whether you're one of the people who should get a skin check. Ultimately, everyone should ask a professional to check their skin at some stage. Although not everyone will develop skin cancer, in a culture with lots of UV exposure, each person increases their risk annually.
24 October 2018
One part of menopause that many women forget about is the effect your changing hormone levels have on your muscles. The reduction of estrogen in a woman's body leads to an increased risk of osteoporosis. Weight training helps to strengthen both the muscles and the bones in your body, but hitting the gym to undertake weight training exercises puts your body under a new type of stress. As someone who is about to start working out at the gym again, there are a number of reasons why you must make your first physio appointment now.
14 September 2018
