Tinea
Introduction Tinea refers to a specific type of fungal infection, caused by dermatophyte fungus. Fungal infections are often divided into 3 different types: Tinea Caused by dermatophyte fungus Candida Caused by the…
Tiredness and fatigue
Introduction Tiredness is a very common presenting complaint to general practice, with a wide range of differentials. It is not a diagnosis, rather it is a symptom. It is commonly…
Trigger Finger
Overview Trigger finger (and trigger thumb) is a type of flexor tenosynovitis. It is a relatively common disorder - with a lifetime risk of about 2.5%. It is most common around the…
Type 2 Diabetes – T2DM
Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a largely preventable, common metabolic disorder, of increasing incidence and increasing significance, particularly in developed countries. In 2014, about 3% of the population…
Vulvovaginitis
Introduction Vulvovaginitis is a clinical presentation which can have many causes. It typically presents with one or more of the following; vaginal itch, discharge, dyspareunia, burning, dysuria and swelling. It…