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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...
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...
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...
For the initial 24 hours (sometimes the doctor will advise you 48 hours), keep the wound dry. The wound will be covered with a dressing at the completion of the operation, and you will be supplied with dressings to use until your sutures are removed. In the first few...
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...