Interstitial cystitis source: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/interstitial-cystitis/DS00497 Definition Interstitial cystitis (in-tur-STISH-ul sis-TI-tis) is a chronic condition characterized by a combination of uncomfortable bladder pressure, bladder pain and sometimes pain in your pelvis, which can range from mild burning or discomfort to severe pain. While interstitial cystitis — also called painful bladder syndrome — can affect children and men, […]

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Dizziness URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003093.htm Dizziness is light-headedness, feeling like you might faint, being unsteady, loss of balance, or vertigo (a feeling that you or the room is spinning or moving). Most causes of dizziness are not serious and either quickly get better on their own or are easily treated. Causes Light-headedness happens when […]

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ACC Claim Onward referral: GP Physiotherapist Osteopath Chiropractor Podiatrist Herbal Specialist * How can I get an ACC claim and to do the treatment ? If you had an accident or injury and you have been to see your GP already, you are an ACC claim client, you have an ACC45 number or an ACC […]

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Neuralgia Neuralgia is pain that follows the path of a nerve. Causes Causes of neuralgia include: • Certain drugs • Chemical irritation • diabetes • Infections,such as shingles. • Pressure on nerves by nearby structures (for instance, tumors) • Swelling and irritation (inflammation) • Trauma (including surgery) In many cases, the cause is unknown. Trigeminal […]

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Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects an estimated 12 million people worldwide. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the incidence may be somewhat higher in females and most patients with severe cases are diagnosed during middle age. Older patients tend to face more severe symptoms than younger adults […]

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Achilles tendinitis Achilles tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the Achilles tendon (the tendon that connects the muscles of the calf to the heel). Causes There are two large muscles in the calf: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. These muscles generate the power for pushing off with the foot or going up on the […]

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5 Steps to a Healthy Heart with Acupuncture Newsletter JulyFebruary is the American Heart Association’s Heart Health Awareness Month, emphasizing the dangers of heart disease and the importance of heart health. Heart disease includes conditions affecting the heart, such as coronary heart disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Despite dramatic medical […]

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Facial nerve palsy Facial nerve palsy is a nervous system disorder in which a damaged nerve in the skull affects the movement of the muscles of the face. It is a form of cranial mononeuropathy VII. Causes Facial nerve palsy occurs when there is damage to the seventh cranial (facial) nerve. The seventh facial nerve […]

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Notice We will have a Christmas and New year holiday from 25/12/09 to 03/01/10. Reopening the clinic in 04/01/10 . Merry Christmas and Happy New year! Dr Win Clinic

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