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Osteoporosis![]() In the United Kingdom, 1 in 3 women and at least 1 in 12 men will develop osteoporosis during their lifetime Insulin![]() Insulin is a hormone (body chemical) made by a specific group of cells in the pancreas. A shortage of insulin in the body results in diabetes. |
Going on Holiday?All patients requesting travel vaccinations are required to complete a Holiday questionnaire, available from Reception, before consulting or making an appointment with the Practice Nurse. You can download a printable copy of the questionnaire from this web site Acute conjunctivitis![]() Acute conjunctivitis is redness and soreness of the clear covering which coats the white of the eye Cervical Smear![]() All women between the ages of 20 and 64 years are advised to have a cervical smear every three to five years, regardless of their sexual history. Pregnancy![]() Although pregnancy is not an illness, you will experience a great deal of changes with your body both physically and emotionally. Anti-viral drugs![]() Anti-viral drugs have been available since the late 1980s. Back pain![]() Back pain causes 13 million working days to be lost each year. The spine is made of 24 bones held together by tendons, muscles and cartilage. 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. |

















