The Herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes recurrent viral infections – Type 1 most commonly causes cold sores around the mouth, and Type 2 most commonly causes genital herpes. Both types are ubiquitous and contagious and are transmitted by the shedding of the virus from an infected person. After the initial infection, the virus becomes latent…

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder, presenting as a variety of lower abdominal symptoms including altered bowel habits and abdominal pain.

Causes, Symptoms, Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a medical disorder that is generally defined by unexplained, chronic or relapsing fatigue, accompanied by other symptoms, which is persistent for six months or more. Many of our patients in Perth and Australia wide suffer some degree of chronic fatigue The fatigue is…

Gallbladder disease and gallstones commonly cause cholecystitis, inflammation of the gallbladder which may be acute or chronic. Cholecystitis is associated with gallstones in 90% of cases. Gallstones are formed from normally soluble components of bile which become supersaturated and precipitate. An estimated 14-20% of Australians will develop gallstones in their lifetime. Cholecystitis may be classified…

Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Bacterial overgrowth and leaky gut Bacterial overgrowth and leaky gut are two common conditions that go hand in hand and cause a wide range of symptoms to affected patients. Overgrowth of dysbiotic bacteria, gut infections and parasites cause intestinal dysbiosis. Intestinal dysbiosis refers to microbial imbalance within the digestive tract,…

Autoimmune disease (AID) in Australia and worldwide refers to a group of chronic inflammatory conditions characterised by an inappropriate immune response in which the immune system produces auto-antibodies to an endogenous antigen.  Autoimmune disease may be systemic as with lupus or restricted to certain organs as with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. AID worldwide has significantly increased over…

Asthma – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Asthma is chronic inflammation of the airways associated with excess swelling, mucous and bronchospasm, resulting in reversible obstruction of airflow. It may be classified as atopic or intrinsic, depending on whether symptoms are triggered by allergens. Atopic asthma is triggered by exposure to airborne allergens (e.g. pollens, animal dander,…

Alopecia is the absence or thinning of hair. It may be caused by physical damage to the hair itself or the hair follicle, but is most often the result of changes in the natural hair growth cycle. 95% of hair loss in both men and women is genetic in origin (androgenetic).  Other forms of Alopecia…

Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Allergic Rhinitis, commonly referred to as Hayfever results in inflammation and irritation of the nasal mucosal linings caused by an allergic reaction, leading to nasal discharge or blocked nose. Hayfever occurs when an allergen (e.g. grass pollens, dust mites, animal hair) is inhaled by an individual with high circulating IgE antibodies.…

Alcoholic liver disease is the accumulation of toxins due to excess alcohol consumption. The most recognised forms of liver disease are fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis and alcoholic cirrhosis. Causes of Alcoholic Liver Disease Alcoholic liver disease is the result of hepatocellular injury caused by excessive consumption of alcohol. The degree of liver damage is also…