General Medicine


Feature Writer: Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser
Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser, Photograph by Maria Hamilton

General Medicine is the broadest of all Health & Wellness topics, and for good reason. Here you will find authoritative articles on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of a huge range of disorders affecting every part of the body – from cancer to diabetes, from asthma to chronic fatigue syndrome, from acne to Alzheimer's disease. Health education is covered here too, together with advice on first aid, coping with chronic illness and vaccinations.

Whatever your interest in health care, General Medicine is the place to come for information, insight and good sense.

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DISCLAIMER: All General Medicine content is intended to satisfy your curiosity about medical topics. It is not a substitute for seeking attention from a physician.

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Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser

What Causes Yellow Nails and How to Prevent Them

In: Skin Discoloration

The colour of the nails can reflect general health as well as lifestyle and nail care habits. This article looks at smoking, manicure and medical causes of yellow nails. more...

Eye Inflammation or Uveitis

In: Autoimmune Disease

The eye inflammation of uveitis can become a serious problem if left untreated. To prevent glaucoma, cataracts or even blindness, prompt assessment by a doctor is needed. more...

Red Eye Treatment, Causes and Symptoms

In: Common Patient Ailments

Red eye is a common problem, usually with an allergic or infectious cause. In some cases, it is a sign of a more serious medical condition requiring further assessment. more...

Stomas, Colostomy and Ileostomy in Bowel Disease

In: Intestinal Illness

Having an ileostomy or colostomy is understandably daunting for many patients, but modern ostomy appliances are designed to be unobtrusive, odour-free and easy to use. more...

Crohn's Disease Complications and Surgery

In: Crohn's Disease

This article covers the most common complications seen in Crohn's disease, and the surgical treatment of obstruction, fistulas and inflamed bowel. more...

Crohn's Disease Diet and Medical Treatment

In: Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease has no cure at present, but the symptoms can be treated and prevented by diet changes and treatments targeting inflammation and the immune system. more...

Crohn's Disease Diagnosis and Tests

In: Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease shares symptoms in common with various other bowel problems, so can be a difficult diagnosis to make. Blood tests, colonoscopy and imaging may be needed. more...

What is Crohn's Disease?

In: Crohn's Disease

The symptoms of Crohn's disease are caused by inflammation of the lining of the digestive system, though the causes of the inflammation are not yet fully understood. more...

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