Dr Nora

Calling all Tradies 🗣️ 🔊 It’s Tradies National Health Month! 💪

You make up 30% of the workforce population and without having your tip top health your work could be compromised.

3 in 5 major workplace injuries involve a trade so it’s time to get serious about your health!

This month is all about raising awareness and keeping you fit and strong. If you have any muscular aches or pains it could be time to see a physiotherapist or if you haven’t had a check up in a while pop by and see me in clinic.

Lets keep the nation’s construction, plumbing and gas works running smoothly!

Take care and stay healthy x

Dr Nora 😊

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This evening I attended an informative women’s health update event held by Pindara Private Hospital.

In case you didn’t know, the cervical screening program has changed and it’s now offered to those aged 25-74 every 5 years. You will be due your first test aged 25 or 2 years after your last PAP smear. And of course if you have any symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, pain or discharge seek medical advice sooner.

Medicine is always changing and it’s vital as a General Practitioner to keep up to date to give you the best possible treatment.

We covered other topics such as breast disease including lumps and skin changes, the new guidelines around polycystic ovarian syndrome and the controversial vaginal mesh.

I’m looking forward to sharing it all with you very soon.

If you have any concerns or questions please feel free to pop by and see me in clinic.

Take care and stay healthy 😊

Dr Nora x

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Good morning! 🌤

Parts of the Gold Coast are covered in thick smoke due to a controlled hazard reduction burn. This is expected to last until Monday 23rd July.

It’s really important that if you suffer from any breathing problems to keep your windows and doors closed. If you have medication such as inhalers keep them close at hand and if you’re having difficulties breathing please seek medical advice or pop by and see me in clinic.

Take care and stay healthy 😊

Dr Nora x

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Schizophrenia Awareness Week 🧠

Schizophrenia is a medical condition that affects the normal functioning of a person’s brain. Some people do recover and with time some find their symptoms improve, however for many it can be a prolonged illness. Approximately 1 in 100 people will develop it in their lives.

The symptoms can include confused thinking, delusions and hallucinations such as hearing voices that are not actually there.

We don’t yet fully know what causes Schizophrenia but we know that it could be due to a combination of genetics and possible environmental factors, such as the use of drugs.

Schizophrenia is treated using medication and community support programmes. Treatment is necessary to reduce or even eliminate the symptoms.

If you or a family member are concerned about Schizophrenia or would like more information, please pop by and see me in clinic.

Take care and stay healthy 😊

Dr Nora x

Visit minetworks.org.au for more useful information.

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Today is World Lupus Day.

Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body including the skin, joints and organs.

What is an autoimmune disease?

Normally, in our bodies our immune system protects us from bacteria and viruses by producing special proteins to fight these off. In a person who suffers from an autoimmune disease, the immune system isn’t able to tell the difference between a foreign invader and the body’s healthy tissue which can cause inflammation.

At least 5 million people are thought to be affected world wide.

Lupus commonly affects women of child bearing age but can also affect children and men.

Lupus can cause a number of symptoms ranging from a facial rash to debilitating fatigue to joint pain. A common myth is that Lupus is contagious and is similar to HIV. This is not the case at all and often understanding of this complex disease is quite limited.

Diagnosis can sometimes be difficult due to the intermittent nature of symptoms. It is best diagnosed with a number of different medical professionals including the General Practitioner.

There is no current cure for Lupus, however it can be managed successfully with treatment. Treatment is aimed at reducing symptoms and preventing long term organ damage.

World Lupus Day aims to promote the impact that Lupus has on people and in turn bring more resources to end the suffering from this disease.

If you are concerned about Lupus or have any further questions, feel free to pop by and see me in clinic.

Take care and stay healthy 😊

Dr Nora x

Information gathered from worldlupusday.org

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