What is Shingles? Shingles is a common condition, with one in three people developing it in their lifetime. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles causes a rash, often acutely painful, and generally lasts between...
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Conditions
Prostate Cancer
One in eight New Zealand men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime. Early detection can make a significant difference in the outcome of treatment, and it can be as simple as a blood test. What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate gland. The...
Treat a cold or flu
When you’ve got a cold or flu rest and plenty of fluids (e.g. water, diluted fruit juice) are important. If you need something more to help ease the symptoms here’s a list of suggestions to pick and choose from: Fever, Pain and General Unwellness: · Paracetamol...
Skin Cancer Procedures – What We Do
The lesion is marked, and a local anaesthetic is injected around the lesion. Antiseptic is applied, and the doctor removes the lesion surgically. Punch Biopsy With a punch biopsy, a sample of the lesion only is removed, to find out what exactly the lesion is, to guide...