What We Treat

Conditions & Services

Dr Lachowicz specialises in complex, chronic, and often misunderstood conditions — bringing specialist depth to conditions that general practice frequently cannot fully address.

Many patients have struggled for years before. The conditions below are ones where a thorough, holistic, specialist approach makes a meaningful difference — not just in managing symptoms, but in understanding and addressing the underlying causes.

Areas of Focus

Specialist Pain & Complex Conditions

Chronic Pain

Long-term pain that persists beyond normal healing

Chronic pain affects every aspect of daily life — sleep, mood, relationships, and function. Dr Lachowicz takes a comprehensive approach, investigating underlying causes, reviewing previous treatments, and building a personalised management plan that goes beyond simply masking symptoms.

Approach Includes

  • Full pain history and pattern analysis
  • Review of previous investigations and treatments
  • Multimodal management plan
  • Lifestyle and functional rehabilitation

Fibromyalgia

Widespread musculoskeletal pain with fatigue and cognitive symptoms

Fibromyalgia is frequently misdiagnosed or dismissed. Dr Lachowicz has extensive experience recognising and managing this complex condition, combining evidence-based pharmacological options with lifestyle strategies and patient education.

Approach Includes

  • Accurate diagnosis and validation
  • Sleep and fatigue management
  • Pain sensitisation treatment
  • Cognitive and mood support

Severe Pain Management

Specialist-level care for complex and refractory pain

For patients with severe or treatment-resistant pain, Dr Lachowicz offers specialist-level assessment and management, including appropriate use of stronger analgesics, interventional referrals, and coordination with pain specialists.

Approach Includes

  • Comprehensive pain assessment
  • Appropriate analgesic prescribing
  • Specialist referral coordination
  • Ongoing monitoring and adjustment

Also Treated

Further Conditions & Services

HIV/AIDS Management

Comprehensive, compassionate long-term HIV care

With the right treatment and monitoring, people living with HIV can lead full, healthy lives. Dr Lachowicz provides ongoing, evidence-based HIV management — including antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation and optimisation, opportunistic infection prevention, and holistic support for long-term wellbeing.

  • ART initiation and adherence support
  • CD4 count and viral load monitoring
  • Opportunistic infection screening and prevention
  • Comorbidity and metabolic health management

Headaches & Migraines

Diagnosis and prevention of recurrent headache disorders

Headaches are one of the most common yet undertreated conditions in primary care. Dr Lachowicz distinguishes between headache types, identifies triggers, and develops prevention and acute treatment strategies tailored to each patient.

  • Headache diary and trigger analysis
  • Preventive medication review
  • Acute treatment optimisation
  • Lifestyle and dietary factors

Abdominal Pain

Investigation and management of persistent abdominal symptoms

Persistent abdominal pain requires careful investigation to distinguish between functional and structural causes. Dr Lachowicz conducts thorough assessments and coordinates appropriate investigations and specialist referrals.

  • Detailed symptom history
  • Appropriate investigation ordering
  • Functional GI disorder management
  • Dietary and lifestyle guidance

Hyperactivity / ADHD

Assessment and management of attention and hyperactivity disorders

ADHD in adults and children is often underdiagnosed. Dr Lachowicz provides thorough assessments, evidence-based treatment plans, and ongoing management — including medication where appropriate and behavioural strategies.

  • Structured diagnostic assessment
  • Medication management
  • Behavioural strategy guidance
  • School and workplace support planning

Arthritis

Management of inflammatory and degenerative joint conditions

Both osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis require ongoing, proactive management. Dr Lachowicz helps patients understand their condition, optimise medication, and maintain function and quality of life.

  • Disease monitoring and medication review
  • Pain and inflammation management
  • Physiotherapy coordination
  • Joint protection strategies

Diabetes

Comprehensive management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

Effective diabetes management requires more than blood sugar control — it involves cardiovascular risk reduction, complication screening, and lifestyle support. Dr Lachowicz provides holistic, evidence-based diabetes care.

  • HbA1c and metabolic monitoring
  • Medication optimisation
  • Cardiovascular risk management
  • Dietary and lifestyle counselling

IV Drip Therapy

Intravenous nutrient and hydration therapy for targeted wellness

IV drip therapy delivers vitamins, minerals, and fluids directly into the bloodstream for immediate absorption — bypassing the digestive system for maximum efficacy. Dr Lachowicz offers medically supervised IV therapy for fatigue, immune support, hydration, chronic illness recovery, and nutritional deficiencies.

  • Medical assessment prior to treatment
  • Customised drip formulations
  • Vitamin C, B-complex, magnesium, glutathione and more
  • Safe, supervised administration

A Note on Approach

Not every patient fits a standard protocol — and that's exactly the point.

The conditions listed here are ones where a thorough, specialist approach makes a genuine difference. Many patients have already been through the standard pathways without resolution. Dr Lachowicz's value lies in looking deeper — reviewing the full picture, questioning assumptions, and building a plan that is genuinely tailored.

If your condition is not listed but you feel it may benefit from this kind of approach, please reach out. A consultation is the best way to determine whether Dr Lachowicz can help.

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