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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)

GORD stands for Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.

GORD

It is a condition which occurs when the lower part of the oesophagus does not close properly and acid comes back up the oesophagus into the throat.

Common symptoms are

  • Heartburn -burning pain or discomfort after eating
  • Regurgitation -acid coming back up into the throat
  • Dysphagia -difficulty in swallowing

If these initial symptoms are left untreated complications may occur.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms book in to see one of our Doctors today.

You can visit our website www.waitaramedical.com to book an appointment  or call us at 02 8038 1070.
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Ovarian cancer

  • Raising awareness for ovarian cancer with our Teal ribbon day.
    Some signs and symptoms, which may or may not indicate ovarian cancer. If you have any of these symptoms and are concerned, make an appointment with your GP today.
  • Appetite loss or feeling full quickly.
  • Unexplained weight loss or gain
  • Indigestion or heartburn
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Abdominal/or back pain
  • Fatigue

To find out more see your GP or visit https://ovariancancer.net.au                           OR                                                   Visit www.waitaramedical.com and book your appointment with GP at Waitara Medical. You can also ring 02 8038 1070 to book an appointment with GP.

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Fall prevention

 

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Functional Fitness classes for seniors are being run by a Physiotherapist in North Turramurra in February / March.

These classes will focus on fall prevention and strength.

For information go to the website
www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/seniors             Or call  02 9420 0000

 

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Pap smear

Pap smear

Are you up to date with your Pap smear Screening test?

It’s important to have a pap smear test every two years even if you have had the cervical cancer vaccine.

Regular Pap smear tests help detect and prevent cervical cancer.

Book in with one of our GP’s today.

Visit our website www.waitaramedical.com to book an appointment or call   02 8038 1070

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Bowel Cancer

Do you know???

Bowel cancer is one of the most curable cancers,

IF CAUGHT EARLY

Bowel cancer

  • Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in Australia
  • Approximately 15,000 people each year are diagnosed with Bowel cancer
  • Around 1,000 are under the age of 50
  • Bowel cancer causes more deaths than prostate or breast cancer
  • Men and women are affected almost equally by bowel cancer
  • Often, bowel cancer develops without any warning signs

So don’t wait until it’s too late, talk to your GP about Bowel cancer screening today.
You can book an appointment with a GP at www.waitaramedical.com or call  Waitara Medical 02 8038 1070 to make an appointment.

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Kids and Poison

 

Kida and poison

In NSW, more than 500 children a year are admitted to hospital as a result of poisoning from the products kept at home.
The children most at risk are between the ages 1-5 years.
So what is poisonous to children?
  • Medicines
  • Batteries
  • Insect and weed killers
  • Dish-washing detergents
  • Eucalyptus and other essential oils
  • Laundry products
  • Cleaning products
  • Iron and Potassium tablets

For any further information, you can contact                                        Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 or
www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au
If you need to contact a GP , visit www.waitaramedical.com.au or call 02 8038 1070