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Not feeling 100%? SwiftMed can treat you for more than 60 (and growing!) common medical conditions.
Acne or pimples are blemishes on the skin. There are many treatments available that can be used to control acne and stop it from scarring the skin.
Asthma is a lung condition that is treated with inhalers. People with asthma can prevent an attack by avoiding their particular triggers.
Bacterial Vaginosis is a common conditions that affects women. It can be treated with a short course of antibiotics from your doctor.
Calcium is a naturally occurring substance which is important for healthy, strong bones. Deficiencies are usually treated with supplements.
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that usually has no symptoms. An antibiotic is needed to treat Chlamydia.
Cold sores are oral blisters and lesions caused by the herpes simplex virus. Following initial infection, they may recur when the virus is reactivated.
Constipation can be easily managed with diet, exercise and laxative medications. Coloxyl and lactulose are effective laxatives.
The contraceptive pill is used to control heavy periods, help acne and to prevent pregnancy.
Dry eyes are when your eyes feel dry or gritty. Treatments consist of artificial tears, lubricating eye drops or ointments.
This information is courtesy of NZ Guidelines Group 2004 "Management of Dyspepsia and Heartburn".
Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition. It can affect all parts of the body and results in dry and irritated patches of skin.
Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is when you can't achieve or maintain satisfactory erections. Impotence is common, and becomes more common as men get older.
Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) can cause a feeling of blocked ears and dulled hearing.
A normal balanced diet contains enough folic acid. However, a lack of folic acid will cause anaemia and sometimes other symptoms.
Male pattern baldness is incredibly common, but it can still have a considerable impact on a man’s self esteem. Luckily, there is something you can do to help slow your hair loss down.
Hay fever is simply defined as an allergy to pollen, or dust mites. During periods of activity, symptoms include sneezing, nasal irritation and swelling in the throat.
Genital Herpes is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects 1 in 3 adults. Prescription treatments help suppress the infection.
High blood pressure is a condition where the heart and arteries have to work harder than normal to pump blood around the body.
High Cholesterol is a condition which does not always cause any outward physical symptoms, but can lead to serious illnesses, such as heart disease.
Indigestion is a pain or discomfort centred in the upper abdomen. It responds well to different treatments like Omeprazole or Ranitidine.
Insomnia is a condition which is characterised by the inability to sleep, or sleep to a comfortable degree.
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. It is also important for our brains, muscles and ensures healthy growth of hair, skin and nails.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the digestive system which causes unpleasant symptoms like diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain and bloating.
Menopause can cause problems for some women like vaginal dryness, pain with intercourse and urine infections. Treatments like Ovestin Cream can help.
Migraines are very painful, intense headaches, often accompanied by other symptoms such as visual problems, or nausea.
Emergency contraception, also referred to as ‘the morning after pill’, is a hormonal pill used in birth control. It is used when other contraception has failed or not been used.
Women can delay their period artificially using the Contraceptive Pill or Norethisterone (Primolut) medication.
Psoriasis is a skin condition which causes flaking, redness, itching and general irritation. It is chronic in nature and affects around two in 100 people.
Giving up smoking is difficult, but not impossible. To stop, you need to work through all the habits that go with smoking, and you also have to withdraw from nicotine.
Rosacea is a red rash of the face that is common in people with fair skin and blue eyes.
Vitamin A is a superhero for your skin. Treatments like Tretinoin (Retrieve Cream) can help acne and reduce fine lines.
Thrush is a fungal infection which can occur on the genitals or other skin areas.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of the urine and bladder. SwiftMed can prescribe a range of antibiotics immediately for women with cystitis.
Vitamin C cannot be made by the body and is needed for the health and repair of various tissues in your body, including skin, bone, teeth and cartilage.
Vitamin D helps our bodies absorb calcium and phosphorus. We make it in our skin after sunlight exposure.
Zinc is a mineral that helps our bodies grow, heal, have a good immunity, sense of taste, smell and vision. Without it many of the chemical reactions happening inside us would not occur.
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