With temperatures soaring and our skin being more exposed to the sun now that we’ve got our shorts, t-shirts and summer dresses out, it’s common to start noticing skin lesions that we’re unsure about. Now would be a good time to schedule your annual skin cancer check. Plastic surgeons are a vital part of the […]
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What is GORD? 1 in 4 people in the UK have heartburn. GORD happens when acid and other stomach content persistently leak up from the stomach back into the food pipe (oesophagus) causing symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation. The body has a natural anti-reflux mechanism consisting of a ring of muscles at the junction
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About 20% of the population in the UK has gallstones. They are often diagnosed via an ultrasound scan (non-invasive jelly scan of the abdomen). Sometimes your specialist may decide to arrange an MRI scan to take a better look at the gallbladder and the duct network it is attached to. Gallstones are either cholesterol or
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As we head into the colder months, it’s important to take proactive steps to safeguard your health. Flu and COVID-19 continue to be significant health concerns, but you can reduce your risk of contracting these illnesses through vaccination. Our private GPs are pleased to offer both flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to our patients. Why Get
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Parkside Frimley and Parkside Wexham are offering ‘liver health screening packages’ to assess your liver function. We have access to the latest technology in assessing, diagnosing and treating liver damage, including FibroScan. What is a FibroScan? A FibroScan is a non-invasive method for evaluating changes in the liver. Using a modified ultrasound, it measures liver stiffness
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Our Physiotherapy Team can now accept referrals for the following: Musculoskeletal conditions Prehabilitation conditions Post Operative Management We accept referrals from all Consultants and GP’s including post operative referrals from other Hospitals. Our designated Therapy gym is located at Parkside Heatherwood on the 3rd Floor within the Parkside Outpatients Department. It has been equipped with
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On Friday 27th September 2024, the Varicose Veins Clinic will be offering Sclerotherapy at Parkside Heatherwood Hospital. This will be run by Mr Muzzafer Chaudery, who specialises in Sclerotherapy, as well as many other areas including thread veins, Radiofrequency ablation, Carotid endarterectomy and Peripheral vascular disease. You can read more about varicose veins, what they
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Breast reduction surgery has many physical and psychological benefits for patients, it’s not a purely cosmetic procedure. However, before undergoing reduction surgery, patients should be aware of the downsides that can come with the procedure. It can truly be a life-changing operation in carefully selected patients who are fully informed. Who is eligible for breast
If your hip is causing pain that is interfering with your ability to exercise or sleep, and affecting work or your ability to look after you children, it may be time to consider having your hip replaced. What does hip replacement surgery entail?A minimally invasive total hip replacement usually entails a one to two-day admission into hospital, after which you can expect
You have probably heard of Endometriosis – but what about its ‘poor cousin’ that impacts even more women? Adenomyosis is a painful condition that impacts even more women than Endometriosis, but experts say there is still ‘an appalling lack’ of knowledge and awareness of the disease. It impacts an estimated one-in-five to one-in-three women, while endometriosis affects about one-in-nine
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