Subacute Thyroiditis

Subacute Thyroiditis is an acute inflammation of the Thyroid gland characterised by tenderness, pain and discomfort of the Thyroid gland.  The exact cause is unknown however theories lie around it being an autoimmune reaction to upper respiratory infections or even certain dental surgeries.  The Thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland which sits in the middle…

ANGINA PECTORIS

  The heart is made up of muscle and needs sufficient blood supply in order to receive oxygen.  Without oxygen it will not be able to contract and pump blood to the rest of the body.  The heart also pumps blood to itself through the coronary arteries.  When the coronary arteries narrow, it may make…

Diabetes Mellitus

  Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic condition that affects your body’s ability to use or produce Insulin.  It is the fastest growing chronic condition in New Zealand.  According to the Ministry of Health in New Zealand, there are over 240,000 people who have been diagnosed with diabetes (mostly type 2).  It is thought there are…