In the post natal stage, bub is growing and developing spinal curves that will support his or her body for life (for the purposes of the article, we’ll call bub a ‘he’).

Fever in a baby or small child is one of the most common reasons parents call 13SICK for an after hours doctor home visit

People often talk about colds and flu (influenza) in the same breath, but in fact, while some of the symptoms may be the same, colds and flu are not the same.

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.

When embarking on your next adventure – be it to lie on a deserted beach; long distance driving with kids and the dog in tow;

The festive season is now in full swing, which for many can mean a lot of parties, long lunches, and the potential to overindulge in rich, delicious foods we don’t normally consume in our daily diet.