If you have been informed that your blood pressure is elevated, don't worry—there are many ways this condition can be treated. Here are three ways your GP can treat high blood pressure. 1. Lifestyle changes Making some lifestyle changes is one of the first things your GP may recommend for high blood pressure. This can include eating healthier, exercising more and reducing stress. These changes can help lower your blood pressure and improve your overall health.
30 September 2022
If you're experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, your GP is a great first port of call. They will be able to conduct an initial assessment and, if necessary, refer you for further treatment. Here are five ways your GP may diagnose and treat anxiety and depression. 1. Carrying out a physical examination Depressed or anxious feelings may be triggered by an underlying physical health condition. For example, an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) can cause symptoms of anxiety.
12 September 2022
If you're overweight and have been struggling to lose weight, you have likely tried all sorts of weight loss programs and products, but have you considered talking to your GP? Patients often feel GPs are only there to treat chronic illnesses and don't want to waste their time, but being overweight increases your risk of developing a number of potentially life-threatening conditions, such as heart disease and stroke. For this reason, GPs welcome speaking to patients who want some support to get to a healthy weight, but just what type of support can your GP offer?
27 September 2021
You should always be conscious of the state of your health, whether you have physical symptoms of illness or not. A general physician operates all the time and prevents you from visiting the emergency room by reducing the chances of a medical emergency. The general physician is trained to diagnose general medical conditions, offer treatment, or refer you for more specialised treatment. For example, you might go to see a GP with a headache, and after tests, they could refer you for specialised care from a neurologist and so on.
31 August 2020
If you are a man, you are expected to have a "stiff upper lip," as the Brits like to say. So, it's not surprising that Australian men put off a visit to a GP as long as possible. What are some of the reasons that they typically use and why are they never a good idea? "I'm All Right" Perhaps it is due to the proliferation of "self-help" Internet sites, but men like to self-diagnose their health.
2 October 2017
While many people associate surgery with hospital settings, there are some procedures you can undergo at your local primary care centre. Most take place using a local anaesthetic and don't require a stay in a hospital. As such, they're not disruptive and have a fast recovery period. Carpel tunnel release procedures With 2.7% of the population suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, this is a common condition that affects many Australians. Some patient benefit from conservative management, which means waiting six months to see if non-surgical measures work.
11 September 2017
Boils can be extremely painful. If over-the-counter treatments are healing the boil, then it can be useful to visit your primary care physician for some extra treatment. Here are some ways that doctors can help to treat your boil. Lancing the boil Boils are formed when a combination of dirt, oil, and/or bacteria create a plug at the surface of the skin stopping the normal drainage of oils. This leads to a build of oil, blood and infected material under the skin, which can be tender and uncomfortable.
14 October 2016
