Between the two of us we have more than forty years’ experience in after hours medicine, and from long practice we can tell you the ten most common reasons why people call 13SICK…

Incontinence, or the accidental loss of urine from the bladder, or wind or faeces from the bowel, is a problem that affects over 4.8million women in Australia.

As home visiting doctors we treat all kinds of patients, with all kinds of injuries and illnesses. It may be after work, or late at night, or on the weekend.

As if colds & flu weren’t bad enough, the cold, dry winter weather can also wreak havoc on your skin. Everyone needs to protect their skin from drying out in the cold but for those who suffer from Eczema the onset of winter can be particularly stressful.

Nerves that are damaged by multiple sclerosis can become sensitive to heat and even a small increase in temperature of 0.5ºC can temporarily make symptoms worse.