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Chilblains

Chilblains are small, itchy swellings on the skin that occur as a reaction to cold temperatures.

They most often affect the body's extremities, such as the toes, fingers, heels, ears and nose.

Chilblains can be uncomfortable, but rarely cause any permanent damage. They normally heal within a few weeks if further exposure to the cold is avoided.

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Acne

Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful to touch.

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How to differentiate between COLD and FLU?

Your nose is stuffy, your throat is scratchy, and your head is pounding. Is it a cold or the seasonal flu? Symptoms can overlap, so unless your doctor runs a rapid flu test — a quick check done with a cotton swab from the back of your nose or throat — it’s hard to know for sure. 

Here are some basic guidelines for telling the difference between cold and flu symptoms, and what to do if you have either one of these infections.

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PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

The symptoms of PCOS include excess hair (hirsutism), scalp hair loss, acne, weight gain, difficulties with fertility, increased anxiety and depression and irregular or infrequent periods. There is also information on the possible causes of PCOS, and other health problems linked with PCOS.

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Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)

Hay Fever is caused by the nose and/or eyes coming into contact with environmental allergens, such as pollens, dust mite, moulds and animal dander. Read more about Treatment and Management of hay fever.

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Asthma

Asthma is a common disease of the airways – the structures through which air passes when moving from your mouth and nose right down to the smallest structures in your lungs. Read more for Treatment and Management plan of asthma.

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Proudly introducing our new podiatry service - Available on site!

Podiatry service is now available on site with Podiatrist William Raffle. He has strong interest in Children/Developing feet (heel, growing pain, in-toeing, out-toeing, walking running issues, footwear advice), Diabetes and Foot care (ingrown toe nails, warts, corns and calluses and so on). He is also specialised in Sports, and other Pain related issues such as flat fleet, achilles pain, arthritis.

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Influenza fact sheet

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. What are the symptoms? Who is at risk? How could you prevent the flu? How is flu treated? See our GP Bulk Billing doctors at Maple Leaf Medical Centre Thomastown

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