At Medsana Medical, our physiotherapists have additional training and experience in the assessment and treatment of problems with the vestibular system. The vestibular system includes the parts of the inner ear and brain that are responsible for balance, eye movements and your sense of spatial orientation. Common symptoms of vestibular system issues include: • Vertigo […]
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Food intolerances differ from food allergies in that they involve the digestive system rather than the immune system. While food allergies can be life threatening, causing anaphylaxis, food intolerances do not cause such extreme reactions. However, if food intolerances are not properly managed, the symptoms may adversely affect general health and wellbeing (Australasian Society of
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What is an allergy? An allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to something in the environment (the allergen) that would normally be harmless. You may also have an allergy to the bites or stings of insects, or to certain medications. In an allergic reaction, the immune system produces allergy antibodies specific to the allergen
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Diverticulosis is the process in which small bulges or pockets (diverticula) form in the in the wall of the large intestine or colon (Queensland Health, 2019). Diverticula generally form when naturally weak areas of the lower gastrointestinal tract give way under pressure, causing small pockets (about the size of a marble) to protrude through the
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used to describe two main diseases: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Both of these diseases cause inflammation to the bowel. IBD should not be confused with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a disease that may present with some similar bowel symptoms (diarrhoea, abdominal pain, constipation, bloating) but tests
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