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Cysts explained
Better Health — Cysts can form anywhere in the body. Depending on the type and location, a cyst can be as small as a blister or large enough to hold litres of fluid. The typical treatment for any cyst is removal by surgery and a routine test for cancer, even ...More…
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Medications - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Better Health — Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs are commonly used to manage the pain and inflammation associated with some types of arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. NSAIDs can cause serious side effects. Use of NSAIDs can also cause ...More…
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Cognitive behaviour therapy - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people to change unhelpful or unhealthy thinking habits, feelings and behaviours. CBT may be used to treat problems including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ...More…
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Adhesions - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — An adhesion is a band of scar tissue that joins two internal body surfaces. Adhesions can cause pain by pulling on nerves. Adhesions may be caused by surgery, infection, trauma or radiation. Abdominal adhesions, pelvic adhesions and heart ...More…
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Prescription medicines
Better Health — A prescription medicine is any medicine that needs your doctor's authorisation before the pharmacist will supply it to you. Prescriptions contain information about the dose and type of medicine your doctor has advised you to take. You can't get .. ...More…
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Pain-killing drugs
Better Health — Pain-killing drugs (analgesics) are common medications that many people use from time to time. There are two broad categories of analgesics: non-opioid (such as aspirin) and opioid (such as morphine). All analgesics can cause unwanted side ...More…
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Medicines and side effects
Better Health — Medicines can cause unwanted side effects. All kinds of medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbal preparations, vitamins and natural or herbal medicines can have side-effects. Tell your doctor about all the ...More…
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Medicines - safety issues
Better Health — Medicines can have side effects which can cause health problems. Some of the causes include taking medicines incorrectly, combining them with alcohol and using medicines prescribed for someone else. Make sure your doctor and other health ...More…
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Drugs and poisons - regulations
Better Health — Drugs and poisons are defined by law. The use, manufacture, prescription and availability of substances defined as drugs and poisons are covered by Victorian law. These laws make sure that drugs and poisons used in Victoria for medical, ...More…
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Illness - tips to help you recover
Better Health — Medical conditions, illness or injury can disrupt our lives and cause stress. Positive lifestyle factors like a healthy diet, regular exercise, sleep and social support can relieve or manage the symptoms of illness or injury and help improve ...More…
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Convalescence
Better Health — Convalescence is the period in which the body recovers from a serious illness, injury or surgery. Changes to your lifestyle may be needed to make sure the body has enough time and rest to allow a complete recovery. Convalescence is the period in ...More…
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Patient information ... all about
Better Health — Being a patient in a hospital can be confusing, but good information can help. Learn about different operations, medical procedures and tests. Find tips on how to talk to your doctor or nurse. Find out what happens in an emergency department, ...More…