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Guidelines on cervical screening are changing
A smear test (cervical screening) is when the health of the cervix (the opening to the womb from the vagina) is checked. A sample of cells is taken form the cervix to look for abnormal cell changes. Abnormal cell changes if left untreated can lead to cancerous...
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one of the most common cancers in the UK with around 1 in 8 women developing breast cancer in their lifetime, Being aware of symptoms can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment, and with that more effective...
FOCUS ON VITAMIN D
Dr Angela Rai from The London General Practice, discusses the benefits and importance of vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for healthy teeth and bones and helps regulate calcium levels in the body. The consequences of vitamin D deficiency are cardiomyopathy (a...
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...
