Allergy symptoms and Chinese medicine: understanding the boundaries
Allergy symptoms can affect the nose, eyes, skin, breathing or digestion. The first step is to understand the cause and whether urgent medical care is…
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How do kidney stones form?
Kidney stones are solid collections of crystals that form from substances in urine. Their size, location and composition vary, and these differences affect the care…
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Diabetes and blood lipids: why both need attention
Blood glucose and blood fats are different measurements. A person with diabetes may also have changes in cholesterol or triglycerides, so checking glucose alone does…
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Cholesterol and blood glucose: different tests, connected risks
Cholesterol and glucose are both found in the blood, but they have different roles. A glucose result cannot tell you your cholesterol level, and a…
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Constipation: symptoms, assessment and care
Constipation can involve hard stools, straining, discomfort or passing stools less often than is normal for you. Several factors can contribute, including food, fluids, activity,…
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Skin cancer: recognising changes and seeking medical care
New, changing or non-healing skin lesions should be assessed by a doctor. Skin cancer requires medical diagnosis and a treatment plan suited to the type…
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High cholesterol: testing, risk factors and medical care
High cholesterol has several possible contributing factors. It often has no obvious symptoms, so it is assessed with blood tests rather than a symptom checklist…
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Hay fever: recognising triggers and discussing treatment
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, can cause sneezing, an itchy or blocked nose and watery eyes. Symptoms may occur seasonally or throughout the year.
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Difficulty conceiving can have several causes and may involve either or both partners. Medical assessment helps clarify possible factors and appropriate next steps.
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Your first Chinese medicine visit: what to discuss
A first consultation is an opportunity to explain your concerns, ask questions and decide whether a proposed approach is suitable for you. You do not…
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