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Our articles are here to inform you but must not be taken as a substitute for medical advice. Please request a consultation with a doctor or other health professional if you have any questions regarding your health

Animal bite, how to deal with it ?

11 April 2023

Unfortunately, it does happen. But this kind of wound is almost always infected and needs to be closely monitored.

Painful periods: why they happen and what to do about it

2 March 2023

You have complains of stomach pains every month before your period and sometimes lasts for a few days afterwards ? This pain is most likely due to her period.In fact, pain during menstruation is called dysmenorrhoea.

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Lyme disease

26 February 2023

Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of a tick infected with this bacterium.

SCARLET FEVER

23 February 2023

Scarlatina (or Scarlet Fever) is an infectious disease which in the 19th century was one of the main causes of infant mortality.But don't panic, with the development of antibiotics it has become relatively benign, although it should not be taken lightly.

Urinary tract infection in Lisbon: what should I do?

1 February 2023

A constant need to go to the bathroom? A burning sensation when you urinate? Don't panic, Dr. Joy is here to advise you.

Infectious Mononucleosis or kissing disease (Glandular Fever)

26 January 2023

Fatigue that won't go away? A feeling of weakness throughout the body? Have you ever heard of mononucleosis? No ? Don't panic, we'll look into it together.

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I overcame my phobia of vomiting with hypnosis (testimonial)

26 January 2023

When I was 8 years old, I was sick all night long with a big stomach bug. Since then, I have been an emetophobe: I have a phobia of vomiting.

Diarrhoea in children

19 January 2023

Your child is suffering from acute diarrhoea. This is probably viral in origin and will not last long. However, it can lead to dehydration if the water loss is too great. How to monitor it and how to fight it ?

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Understanding sciatica, spotting it and treating it

10 January 2023

Back pain, numbness in the legs, difficulty or inability to walk... These symptoms can be the result of sciatica. Find out from Dr. Joy what sciatica is and how to treat it.

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How to read a food label ?

9 January 2023

If today nutriscores give us an indication of the quality of what we eat, nutritional labels are mines of much more complete information. We explain how to decipher them.