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www.fromemedicalpractice.co.uk 24th July 2008

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Exams and Medical Certificates

At this time of the year practices are used to a steady stream of calls from school and parents wanting written evidence to support the contention that an examination candidate was, or will be, unable to perform at their best due to illness.

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Appointment lengths

The length of a standard doctors appointment is 10 minutes. Please advise the receptionist if you require more than 10 minutes with the doctor.

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Sunburn

Prevention is better than cure! Children are particularly susceptible to sunburn and great care should be taken to avoid over-exposure to the harmful effects of the sun.

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Stomach Ache

Most attacks of stomach pains are not serious and are usually caused by indigestion or wind. If the pain increases in intensity you should consult your doctor.

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Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is a symptom of many different illnesses.

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Sprains

Sprains and strains often a occur during everyday tasks or whilst playing sport. Firstly apply a cold compress, containing ice if possible.

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Vomiting

The stomach doesn't always tolerate what it takes in. The quickest way to the stomach to eject whatever is bothering it is straight back up again!

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Travel vaccinations

It is essential that you book an appointment to see the nurse at least 6 weeks before your departure date.

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Healthy bowels

Today, cancer of the bowel is responsible for thousands of premature deaths a year. The role of diet in maintaining healthy bowels is indisputable and every year, it appears that more and more is understood about the development of disease in the lower end of the gut.

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Weight loss

The risks of being overweight are many, ranging from painful feet and knees to coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. The vast majority of people who are overweight would like to weigh less, but we know that instead of the incidence of overweight and obesity decreasing, it is in fact increasing.

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Osteoporosis and diet

Bone is a complicated structure consisting of minerals, vitamins and protein. The main mineral is calcium. There is over 1Kg of calcium present in the body, but 99% of this is found in the bones.

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Healthy heart

It is well recognised and accepted that there are many 'risk factors' for heart disease, many of which are lifestyle risk factors.

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Healthy eating

Healthy Eating is all about getting the balance right. That is, the balance between all the different nutrients that exist in food and drinks.

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