Ropata HealthA muscle cramp is a sudden and involuntary contraction of one or more of your muscles. If you’ve ever been awakened in the night or stopped in your tracks by a sudden charley horse, you know that muscle cramps can cause severe pain. Though generally harmless, muscle cramps can make it temporarily impossible to use […]
We will be closing at 2.00pm on Saturday 12 December. If you require medical attention after this time, please go to Lower Hutt After Hours Medical Centre, 729 High Street (opposite Janus Bakery). Ph 567 5345 Thursday 24 Dec Open 7am – 5.30pm Friday 25 Dec Closed Saturday 26 Dec Closed Sunday 27 Dec Closed […]
Listeria is a foodborne bacteria which can make you sick. Infection with listeria bacteria is called listeriosis. Listeria is a common bacterium (bug) widely found in dust, soil, water, plants, sewage and animal droppings. It can be transmitted through infected food. It usually causes few or no symptoms, but can be serious for pregnant women, […]
A viral rash is one that occurs due to a viral infection. It can itch, sting, burn, or hurt. The appearance of viral skin rashes can vary. They may appear in the form of welts, red blotches, or small bumps, and they might develop only on one part of the body or become widespread. The […]
This year our our Christmas tree is dedicated to Wellington Foster Care. If you would like to contribute to this worthy charity, please take a gift tag, wrap a gift in cellophane or a gift bag and drop it back under the tree by 6th December. The tag identifies the age and gender of the child […]
A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of mucus and irritants such as dust or smoke. It’s rarely a sign of anything serious. A “dry cough” means it’s tickly and doesn’t produce any phlegm (thick mucus). A “chesty cough” means phlegm is produced to help clear your airways. Most coughs clear up […]