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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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Why Have Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) Surgery?

Posted on 15 September 2022

If you have benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), then you might have some urinary problems. An enlarged prostate gland can affect your urinary channel and its functions.   For example, you might have difficulty passing urine normally.  As your condition worsens, you might get regular urinary tract infections, bladder stones and kidney problems. Some men can't urinate at all if they have advanced BPH problems. If BPH is giving you some trouble, then your doctor might recommend laser surgery. [Read More]

5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Overall Health and Wellness at Home

Posted on 26 April 2022

It can feel challenging to adopt the wellness lifestyle today, especially with everyone's busy lives. While that might seem so, you shouldn't overhaul your entire life to embrace the coveted healthy lifestyle. It takes time and slight changes to finally attain the required healthy habits and nutrition goals to achieve wellness. If you struggle to attain a healthier lifestyle, consider the following wellness tips.  Schedule a Wellness Check-Up The first step on your wellness journey is to schedule a wellness check-up with a reputable doctor. [Read More]