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Dr Dingley on maternity leaveIf your GP is Dr Joanna Dingley, we would like to make you aware that Dr Dingley will be away on Maternity leave from Monday 14th June 2010. We do not expect her to return until February 2011. MeaslesThe measles virus is highly infectious. However immunisation can prevent it. Chicken Pox Chicken pox is a relatively harmless illness that mainly affects children. However, the virus can remain dormant in the body and cause shingles in adulthood. 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. Constipation This is a common problem as we get older, since we do not eat so much, nor do we take as much exercise. Fungal infections of the skinFungal infections of the skin are the second most common infection. Stomach AcheMost 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. |
Chlamydia ScreeningChalmydia screening is being offered to all 15 - 24 year olds as part of a Nationwide programme 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. 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. 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. Healthy heart It is well recognised and accepted that there are many 'risk factors' for heart disease, many of which are lifestyle risk factors. 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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