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My Medical Blog: How to Prepare for Your Operation

For many years, I was blessed with good health. The worst I had to deal with was the occasional cold. However, all that changed when I visited my doctor one day and he discovered that I had an irregular heartbeat. I had been feeling a little bit unwell, but I didn’t think it would be anything this serious. The doctor recommended that I have surgery to correct the problem. I was afraid of the idea, but the doctor explained exactly what the procedure involved and the different drugs they would use to help me through the operation. The treatment was a success and I am now fighting fit. I decided to start this blog to offer help and advice to others who have a medical condition.

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Why Your Child Might Need An Ultrasound
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What You Need to Know About Knee Injury Treatment
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3 Procedures an Obstetrician Can Perform
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My Medical Blog: How to Prepare for Your Operation

A guide to common age-related health conditions

13 February 2017
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

As a person reaches their twilight years, their body begins to deteriorate and the chances of them developing certain age-related medical conditions increases. Read on to learn more about some of the most common health issues that affect older people. Presbycusis Presbycusis is the medical term used to describe any form of age-related hearing loss. It is usually the result of the atrophying of the sensory hair cells inside the inner ear. Read More 

What Not to Do Before Your Sleep Study

18 January 2017
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If you're struggling with a sleep problem that's hard to diagnose, your doctor may recommend a sleep study. This involves spending the night at a sleep facility or hospital, where you'll be observed as you sleep. An EEG will monitor your sleep stages, while your heart rate, breathing, blood oxygen level, and eye and body movements are also tracked. Using the evidence collected during your sleep study, your doctor will be able to diagnose problems like sleep apnoea, narcolepsy, and periodic limb movement disorder. Read More 

Persuading Parents to Accept Help – How to Persuade Your Parents to Accept In-Home-Care

12 January 2017
 Categories: , Blog

As your parents grow older, it's only natural that normal day to day life will become more of a struggle for them. They'll no longer be able to manage their homes and routines as effectively as they once did, and they'll be more prone to accidents and forgetfulness. Naturally, you'll want to ensure that they receive the help and care that they need on a daily basis.  If you yourself are now a parent and running your own household while working in a full-time job, there it is unlikely that you can provide the care they need on your own no matter how much you want to. Read More 

How to Detect a Hearing Problem in Your Baby

11 January 2017
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Can your baby hear clearly? It can be difficult to tell, as babies don't yet understand language and can't reply when you speak to them. However, there are some simple tests you can do to identify a hearing problem in your infant. If your baby shows any of the signs of a hearing problem described here, consult a hearing specialist to get them the help they need. Does Your Baby React Normally to Sounds? Read More 

Dental Health: Common Denture Challenges and Simple Solutions

6 January 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

There are numerous reasons attached to extensive tooth loss in adults. Poor oral hygiene and failure to have caries treated after occurrence are major problems that cause eventual degradation of the teeth. In addition, this dental loss can be caused by poor nutrition, tooth grinding and even severe trauma to the oral area. Fortunately, you can replace your lost teeth with dentures. This is an orthodontic device manufactured using acrylic or nylon and false teeth, and it fits over the gum, replacing the lost dental structures. Read More