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General practitioner support for families

The doctor is often the first person to hear about a range of problems in families, from the children's ear infections through to teenagers' need for answers on changes through puberty and on to adult concerns about health and wellbeing. Having a good relationship with patients allows them to bring up all sorts of awkward and embarrassing issues such as birth control, mental health issues or concerns about issues with toileting. This blog talks about how to bring up awkward issues with your doctor and how to find a doctor who will listen and give you honest and helpful feedback. It will be useful for any family.

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Three Tips For Recovering From Prostate Cancer Surgery

Posted on 17 November 2021

Having prostate cancer surgery can be difficult and stressful, even when it's the best option for your specific situation. Recovery can take a while, and it's hard to know what to expect. This short guide gives three simple tips on how to prepare for your prostate cancer surgery recovery. Give Yourself Time to Rest and Relax It's vital to give yourself time to rest and recover following prostate cancer surgery because doing too much too soon can make you heal slower and could even cause further complications. [Read More]

How Your Physio Can Help Manage Plantar Fasciitis

Posted on 29 June 2021

The bottom of your foot might seem like a place of particular importance but if it is not carefully managed as you get older then you can get what is known as plantar fasciitis. While you can get plantar fasciitis when you are younger, it primarily starts affecting older people who have their mobility restricted and don't exercise frequently. If you have started feeling acute pain in the foot, and have been putting off getting treatment, then here are a few reasons how your physio can help you manage this pain and overcome the symptoms without medication. [Read More]

Laser Prostate Surgery Explained

Posted on 17 February 2021

Prostate surgery can be carried out to treat a number of conditions including recurring urinary tract infections and benign prostatic hyperplasia, which is a condition that causes the prostate gland to become enlarged and can lead to you having trouble passing urine. Open surgery on the prostate involves having an incision made in your lower abdomen to access and remove some or all of your prostate. This type of surgery typically requires a stay of several days in hospital for observation and can require several weeks of rest to allow the incision to heal. [Read More]

Reasons Why Annual Appointments With A Urologist Help With Men's Health

Posted on 16 September 2020

As men age, they experience several changes that have an automatic effect on their general wellness. From a reduced metabolism, that makes it harder to lose that belly fat to the gradual loss of hair. Not to mention the pressures of advancing one's career while also trying to juggle providing for your family successfully. Indubitably, you may feel like there is too much on your plate to take your health into consideration. [Read More]