Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explores the truth behind pain relief.

Fever while often a natural response to infection or illness, can sometimes escalate to extreme levels, signaling a potential ...

Ibuprofen treats many kinds of pain, so it might make sense to take it for stomach pain as well. However, our expert says you ...

Ibuprofen, also known as Advil or Motrin, is among the first-line drugs of choice to reduce pain and fever. It belongs to the ...

A family medicine cabinet can help manage cold and flu seasons and treat other home injuries — cuts, sprains, strains, ...

They tend to be associated with a fever, but you help reduce chills if you: Stay hydrated Take medications like Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) if you have a fever Use lukewarm water ...

It can be dangerous for people with liver disease, gout, juvenile arthritis, or rheumatic fever ... Benefits. Ibuprofen can lower fevers, ease pain, and reduce inflammation.

It’s safe to get your flu shot and COVID shot at the same time, if you choose, and in the same arm or different arms. In ...

Gastroenteritis (stomach flu). The stomach flu may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramping. If your symptoms ...

So, we eliminate the inflammation, or, reduce inflammation ... as needed for pain, fever, or other conditions. Both aspirin and ibuprofen are suited to treat pain and inflammation in the short ...

Question I was told there is an outbreak of Parvo virus in the community. Can you explain Parvo virus to me? Answer ...

Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. However, “the viruses and bacteria that cause tonsillitis are highly contagious and can ...