Nausea

Bladder

Bruised Bladder

A bruised bladder, also known as a contusion, is normally caused by a direct impact to the lower abdomen. Symptoms A bladder contusion may occur following a fall, car accident or being hit with a

Brain Bleed

Brain Bleed

A brain bleed can occur after severe trauma to the head. Blood vessels within the brain rupture causing bleeding in the brain. Here we explain the various types of brain bleed. Seek urgent medical attention

Skull fracture

Skull fracture

A skull fracture is a break to one of the bones which form the head. These include the cranium at the back of the head, parietal bones on the side, and frontal bone or forehead.

Abdominal pain in athletes

Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain results from direct trauma to the abdomen, or is gastrointestinal related with abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhoea, and vomiting. Is your pain sudden onset/acute or gradual onset? Acute abdominal pain The following are injuries or

Headaches in sport

Headaches In Sport

Headaches are an extremely common complaint. They vary in pain intensity, pattern, and location from individual to individual. Although irritating the majority of headaches do not require medical intervention. When to seek medical advice Seek

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are small hard lumps which develop within the kidneys. They develop from waste products filtered through the kidneys, forming crystallised masses. Symptoms of Kidney Stones Small kidney stones can be completely symptom-free and

Gastrointestinal symptoms

Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Exercise

Gastrointestinal problems during exercise related to the stomach and intestines. These may include heartburn, belching, abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and an urge to defecate. Whilst physical activity is known to provide several health benefits

Post Concussion Syndrome

Post-concussion syndrome is a complication of concussion which may develop some time after the initial injury. There is a range of symptoms including headaches, lack of concentration or even depression, which the athlete may not

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