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Cardiac Screening
Heart disease can affect people at different ages. Younger people may be affected by inherited or congenital conditions. Coronary heart disease is classically associated with being an old man’s disease, however younger men and women are also affected by...
Menopause
The menopause is a normal process that women experience, and can greatly affect the quality of a woman’s life. The menopause occurs when the ovaries stop producing eggs, leading to a drop in hormone levels in the body. There are 3 stages: Perimenopause – this...
DR SANJAY MEHTA DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FLU JAB
Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract characterised by the sudden onset of fever, chills, headaches, aching muscles and extreme fatigue. Symptoms can also commonly include a dry cough and sore throat. For otherwise healthy individuals,...
Dr Angela Rai discusses the common causes of Fatigue
Fatigue is an extremely common symptom seen in General Practice. Feeling tired is a normal part of life, but it can also be a symptom of illness. There are numerous causes of tiredness including poor sleep, dehydration and stress as well as medical causes. ...
HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR FASTING IN RAMADAN
HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR FASTING IN RAMADAN All able-bodied Muslims are expected to fast during the month of Ramadan from dawn until dusk. This is complete abstinence from food, drink and sexual relations. There are a number of exemptions to this, and in such cases the...
Healthy Mind Healthy Body
The London General Practice is very pleased to announce the launch of a new integrated Healthy Mind - Health Body screening service, working in conjunction with Re-Cognition Healthcare. The preventative screen is specifically designed to consider both a persons...
Prostate Cancer Awareness by Dr Angela Rai
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK and accounts for 26% of all male cancer diagnoses in the UK.. Recently there has been an increase in awareness of symptoms of prostate cancer, however more awareness is needed as early detection is vital in...
The Flu Jab
The 'flu is an unpredictable virus that for the healthy can be very unpleasant and debilitating, causing mild or unpleasant illness, but for those more vulnerable can cause severe illness and even death. Those at greatest risk include the elderly, those...
Focus on Health Screening Part 2
Health Screening Part 2- Bowel Cancer Screening Bowel cancer or colorectal cancer is the development of cancer in the large intestine and rectum. One of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK, if detected early before symptoms arise treatment is...
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