Day: October 27, 2023

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Caring for patients with a mental illness

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Caring for someone with a mental illness can be challenging and it’s OK to feel a range of emotions. Looking after yourself will help you to stay well and better care for the person with mental illness. Learning about your loved one’s mental health condition can help you support them. A mental health safety plan may help you and your loved one know what to do in a crisis. There are many support services available for mental health carers. How does a person’s mental illness affect their family and friends? Having a mental illness can affect a person’s family and

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Attention deficit disorder (ADD or ADHD)

By Sama Mohamed

What is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that begins in early childhood. ADHD used to be called attention deficit disorder (ADD). ADHD is often misunderstood. It can cause problems: concentrating becoming distracted being hyperactive (sometimes) being impulsive This may cause people with ADHD to have problems with their: schooling friendships work family life Around 1 in every 20 Australians has ADHD. While ADHD is more common in boys — it’s under diagnosed in girls and adults. More than 3 in 4 children diagnosed with ADHD still have symptoms as an adult. What are the symptoms

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Atrial fibrillation

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Atrial fibrillation is a type of abnormal heartbeat. It is sometimes known as Afib or AF. Having atrial fibrillation can increase your risk of stroke. There are several treatments for atrial fibrillation, including medicines or a pacemaker. What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is a type of heart arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat). Atrial fibrillation is when your atria (the upper chambers of your heart) twitch or ‘fibrillate’ rather than pump normally. When you have atrial fibrillation, your heartbeat may be fast and not regular. This is because there is a problem with the electrical pathways that control your heart rhythm. Atrial fibrillation

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Athletes foot

By Sama Mohamed

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Peripheral vascular disease

By Sama Mohamed

What is peripheral vascular disease? Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is also known as ‘peripheral artery disease’ (PAD). It usually refers to narrowing of the arteries leading to your legs and feet. What are the symptoms of peripheral vascular disease? The most common symptom of PVD is painful cramping in your leg muscles. This is triggered by physical activity, such as walking or climbing stairs. The pain usually develops in your calves (lower leg). Sometimes your thigh or buttock muscles can be affected. It can range from mild to severe. The pain will usually go away after 5 to 10 minutes

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Astigmatism

By Sama Mohamed

What is astigmatism? Astigmatism is a problem with vision that is caused by the cornea or the lens of the eye not being perfectly curved. The result is blurred vision — mildly blurred for some people, severely blurred for others. Eye check-ups can diagnose astigmatism, which can be treated with glasses, contact lenses or laser eye surgery. What are the types of astigmatism? There are 2 types of astigmatism: regular — where the cornea is curved more in 1 direction (say vertically) than the other (say horizontally) irregular — where the curvature of the cornea is uneven across the surface

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Medicines for asthma

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Asthma medicines are usually grouped into ‘preventers’ and ‘relievers’. Preventers are used daily to prevent asthma symptoms, while relievers are used when necessary to relieve symptoms. Most asthma medicines are taken using inhalers (‘puffers’). People with asthma should also have a written asthma action plan to help them recognise worsening symptoms and know how to respond. You should see your doctor regularly for a review of your asthma medicines, even if your asthma is well-controlled. What are asthma medicines? Asthma medicines are usually grouped into ‘preventers’ and ‘relievers’: Preventers are used daily to prevent asthma symptoms. Relievers are

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Exercise for children with asthma

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Having asthma is not a reason for children to avoid exercise. Some people experience asthma symptoms after vigorous exercise. This is known as exercise induced asthma or exercise induced bronchoconstriction. Symptoms of exercise induced asthma usually start about 5 to 10 minutes after vigorous exercise. Make sure your child always has their reliever puffer with them. It’s important that your child and any supervising adults know how and when to use it. Your child’s asthma action plan should contain information about preventing and responding to exercise induced asthma. Keep the plan with your child when they exercise. Should

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Asthma and pregnancy

By Sama Mohamed

Will pregnancy affect my asthma? Pregnancy can affect your asthma in different ways. About 1 in 3 pregnant women with asthma find that pregnancy makes their asthma worse. However, about 1 in 3 women find that their asthma gets better during pregnancy. If you have severe asthma, your symptoms are more likely to worsen during pregnancy. Hormonal and physical changes that naturally occur during pregnancy can make it feel harder for you to breathe at times. As your pregnant uterus and baby grows, there is less space inside for your lungs to ventilate. Many pregnant women, with and without asthma, report feeling short of

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Asthma

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Asthma is a long-term lung condition that is caused by narrowing of the airways when they become inflamed. The most common symptoms of asthma are: wheezing, coughing, feeling ‘out of breath’ and tightness in the chest. Symptoms are usually mild, but they can flare up. This can cause an ‘asthma attack’ and may require hospital care. There are effective medicines for asthma that will help you feel well and keep you out of hospital, when taken correctly. Asthma can be managed. Preventer medicines can prevent symptoms. Reliever inhalers treat your symptoms and help when you have an asthma

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Assisted vaginal delivery (antenatal use)

By Sama Mohamed

What is an assisted vaginal delivery? An assisted vaginal delivery involves using a ventouse (vacuum cup) or forceps (like large tongs) to guide your baby as you push with your contractions. Why may I need an assisted vaginal delivery? You have been pushing for too long. You may have run out of energy to deliver your baby safely. Your baby’s heart rate may be going above or below normal levels or they may not be getting enough oxygen. Sometimes, if you have high blood pressure, your obstetrician may recommend an assisted vaginal delivery if the second stage of labour goes beyond a certain time and your

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