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Acute Illness

We have the staff and equipment necessary to manage urgent and semi-urgent presentations as well as the facility to arrange ambulance transfer to the nearest hospital for emergencies requiring more intensive management.

Typical presentations include:

Cardio-respiratory illness such as coughs and colds, sinus disease, asthma attacks, chest pain or any difficulty breathing

Gastrointestinal problems such as nausea & vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, unexpected weight loss, or any unusual change in bowel habit

Neurological symptoms such as headache, visual disturbance, dizziness, weakness or muscle cramps

Mental health problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol problems

Kidney problems such as pain with passing urine or a change in bladder habit

Sexual problems such as loss of libido or erectile dysfunction or worry about a possible infection

Injuries from falls or accidents with management of lacerations and fractures

Skin rashes, itch or trauma

Joint pains or swelling

Pregnancy care