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www.bungaymedical.co.uk 13th March 2010

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SWINE FLU UPDATE

The National Pandemic Flu Service is being stood down on Thursday 11th February. This means that patients who have flu-like symptoms and believe they have swine flu will need to contact their GP.

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NEW DOCTORS AT BUNGAY

We are pleased to welcome two new GPs to the practice in February - Dr Himan Amarawickrama and Dr Elenor Cramer.

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LIPREADING - 6 WEEK TASTER COURSE

For adults with an acquired hearing loss who may have difficulty understanding speech in certain situations.

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Nosebleeds

A common problem! The bleeding comes from the central septum of the nose, which divides the two nostrils.

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Mumps

Mumps is infectious from two or three days before the swelling appears until eight or ten days after that date.

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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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Constipation

This is a common problem as we get older, since we do not eat so much, nor do we take as much exercise.

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MEDICATION REVIEWS - WHO DOES WHAT AND WHEN?

If you take regular medication you will need to have a medication review.

 

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125 MISSED APPOINTMENTS IN FEBRUARY

There were 125 missed appointments in the surgery in the month of February. If you have an appointment with a member of the health care team, and for whatever reason are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible.

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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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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 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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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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