Learn about the anaesthetic procedure often used in childbirth, known as an epidural.
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Neuropathy in diabetes
Neuropathy in diabetes (also called diabetic nerve damage or diabetic neuropathy) is temporary or permanent damage to nerve tissue in people with diabetes mellitus. Symptoms depend on which nerves are affected.
Migraine
Migraines (a type of headache, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting) can last from several hours to a few days. There are treatments available.
Teething: Some signs and treatments
Babies usually get their first tooth between 4 and 10 months of age. Signs of teething often occur a while before the first teeth appear.
Neck pain: symptoms and causes
Knowing the symptoms of your neck pain and when to see a doctor can help in finding the cause and getting a diagnosis.
Temporomandibular joint disorders
Problems with the temporomandibular joint and the muscles that control jaw movement are known as TMJ disorders. They commonly cause a dull, aching pain in the jaw, as well as a clicking or locking jaw.
Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder that causes episodes of intense facial pain. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments.
Chronic pain management
Chronic pain affects about one in 5 people in Australia and is most common in over-65s. In many cases chronic pain is a disorder in itself rather than a symptom of an underlying illness or injury.
TENS – transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
TENS stands for transcutaneous (through the skin) electrical nerve stimulation. It is a treatment that uses low voltage electrical currents to help treat many painful conditions.
Tai chi offers relief from fibromyalgia
Aerobic exercise is often recommended as a treatment for chronic pain but tai chi may be more suitable.
