A Guide to Healthcare Services

General Practitioners and Preventive Medicine

5 July 2023
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This blog post explores the vital role of general practitioners (GPs) in preventive medicine. GPs serve as the first line of defence in healthcare, playing a crucial role in promoting wellness, disease prevention and early detection. By focusing on proactive measures, GPs help individuals maintain good health and improve overall well-being. Read on to discover how GPs are at the forefront of preventive medicine and how they help your health. Read More …

How Your Doctor Can Diagnose and Treat Acne

31 May 2022
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Acne is a condition that impacts people of all ages. Acne is most commonly found on the face, but it can also occur on the neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms. This blog post will discuss how your doctor can diagnose and treat acne. Read on to discover more! 1. What is acne? Acne is characterised by the appearance of pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. Acne is often triggered when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. Read More …

How Your Doctor Can Diagnose and Treat High Blood Pressure

13 January 2022
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High blood pressure (hypertension) is a fairly common medical problem. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and failure of the eyesight and kidneys. If you are want to know more about high blood pressure or think your blood pressure may be too high, you should talk with your doctor. What causes high blood pressure? As your heart pumps blood it pushes the fluid against the walls of your arteries creating pressure. Read More …

3 Situations That Need the Intervention of Your Primary Care Specialist

28 April 2021
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Most health conditions are manageable without the need for an in-person visit to the hospital. When you have a minor symptom, you can contact your family doctor for a phone consultation. That will enable them to understand your problem and recommend the correct home remedy for your specific sickness. However, some situations need a physical examination from your primary care specialist. If you have the following symptoms and a home remedy has not been adequate for the last few days, visit your general practitioner for proper examination and diagnosis. Read More …

Understanding Helicobacter Pylori Infection

13 May 2020
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a strain of bacteria that can cause an infection in the stomach. It's a common cause of infection and often leads to the sufferer developing peptic ulcers. The mechanism for the infection is not yet fully understood, but it is thought that it can be contracted through contact with contaminated food, water, saliva or faeces. Here's an overview of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment approach for H. Read More …