Austin Lakes Medical Centre

11/08/2023

Please be informed that Austin Lakes Medical Centre is closing on the 25th August 2023. Please email the practice at info@austinlakesmedical.com.au to request the transfer of your medical records.

09/08/2023

Magnesium is an important mineral that plays an essential role in supporting the body.🤸‍♂️

From keeping your bones strong, to a healthy heart, this mineral is vital for your ultimate health and wellbeing. Here are just some of the ways it may help you😁

🔹Helps Increase Energy
🔹Can calms Nerves and Anxiety
🔹Helps treats Insomnia and Helps You Fall Asleep
🔹Assists with Digestion by Relieving Constipation
🔹Relieves Muscle Aches
🔹Important for Heart Health
🔹Helps Prevents Migraine Headaches

Some good sources of Magnesium include dark leafy greens, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds and avocado🥑🥦🥜

For more information, you can book an appointment calling us on ☎️ 08 9537 8811 or using the link below 👍

https://healthengine.com.au/medical-centre/wa/south-yunderup/austin-lakes-medical-centre/s64605?source=webplugin

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08/08/2023

Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer and can often develop without any warnings signs. If you are over 50+ years it is recommended to get screening done every 1-2 years.

Common causes of bowel cancer:

🔹Inherited genetic risk, family history
🔹Being overweight or obese
🔹High alcohol consumption
🔹Smoking
🔹High red meat consumption, particularly processed

The following links below are informative websites that advise how you can care for yourself if you have COVID at home. https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus/Managing-COVID19-at-home-and-in-the-community https://gppracticeessentials.com.au/toolkits/about-this-guide/

03/08/2023

How to check for moles:

It's as easy as ABCDE😊

A ➡️Asymmetry - one half is unlike the other half
B ➡️Border - an irregular, scalloped or poorly defined border.
C ➡️Colour - is varied from one area to another; has shades of tan, brown or black, or is sometimes white, red, or blue.
D ➡️Diameter - melanomas are usually greater than 6mm (the size of a pencil eraser) when diagnosed, but they can be smaller.
E ➡️Evolving - a mole or skin lesion that looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape or colour.

It’s important to check your skin every month for suspicious moles and report anything unusual to our GP

03/08/2023

There could be several causes such as bad posture while sitting, or conditions like scoliosis👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

Don't put up with pain, talk to our GP

☎️ 9537 8811

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31/07/2023

Growing older can sometimes mean seeking help to manage day-to-day living activities 👩‍🦳.

There are many different types of aged care services available, and many are government-funded. Eligibility is based on an assessment process, called an ACAT. Carers may also be eligible for respite services😊

Go to the My Aged Care website or follow the links below to find trusted information about aged care services👍
https://www.myagedcare.gov.au

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26/07/2023

Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells within the prostate grow in an uncontrolled way 👨

It is the most common non-skin cancer in men and the chances of developing this type of cancer increase with age 👨‍⚕️

The symptoms don't usually appear until cancer has grown large enough to put pressure on the urethra and can include:

🔹feeling the frequent or sudden need to urinate
🔹finding it difficult to urinate (for example, trouble starting or not being able to urinate when the feeling is there or poor urine flow)
🔹discomfort when urinating
🔹finding blood in urine or semen
🔹pain in the lower back, upper thighs or hips

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24/07/2023

An allergy can occur when your immune system reacts to substances (called allergens) that are harmless for most people 🌿

In affected people, allergies can trigger conditions such as

🔸 asthma
🔸 hay fever
🔸 skin conditions such as eczema
🔸 eye conditions such as conjunctivitis

Allergy testing is important in managing allergies, as testing indicates what you are allergic to.

Testing will also help your doctor advise you on the best ways to avoid these allergens👩‍⚕️

The following links below are informative websites that advise how you can care for yourself if you have COVID at home. https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus/Managing-COVID19-at-home-and-in-the-community https://gppracticeessentials.com.au/toolkits/about-this-guide/

21/07/2023

👂 One in six Australians is hearing impaired, deaf or has an ear disorder.

Some people are born with a hearing loss and some experience hearing loss with age or is caused by loud noises. Some of the early warning signs are:

🔹you can hear but not understand
🔹you find it hard to hear in noisy situations or groups of people
🔹you think people mumble
🔹you need turn the TV up louder than others or
🔹you don't always hear the doorbell or the phone

For more information, you can book an appointment calling us on ☎️ 08 9537 8811 or using the link below 👍

https://healthengine.com.au/medical-centre/wa/south-yunderup/austin-lakes-medical-centre/s64605?source=webplugin

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17/07/2023

We all face challenges in life and people who have good mental health are more likely to be able to cope with the ups and downs. According to the World Health Organization, good mental health is when you can:

🔹 Cope with the normal stresses of life
🔹 Work productively
🔹 Realise your potential
🔹 Contribute to the community

An important part of having good mental health is building resilience and can cope with unexpected changes and challenges in your life through drawing on your inner strength and using the networks around you.

For more information, you can book an appointment calling us on ☎️ 08 9537 8811 or using the link below 👍

https://healthengine.com.au/medical-centre/wa/south-yunderup/austin-lakes-medical-centre/s64605?source=webplugin

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13/07/2023

Type 2 Diabetes is a progressive condition in which the body can become resistant to the normal effects of insulin and/or gradually loses the capacity to produce enough insulin in the pancreas. 😕

Type 2 Diabetes is associated with modifiable lifestyle risk factors and even has strong genetic and family related factors. 🧬

Symptoms can include any of the following:

🩺 Being excessively thirsty and passing more urine than usual.
🩺 Feeling tired and lethargic.
🩺 Always feeling hungry.
🩺 Itching, skin infections.
🩺 Blurred vision.
🩺 Gradually putting on weight.
🩺 Mood swings.
🩺 Headaches and dizziness.

For more information, you can book an appointment calling us on ☎️ 08 9537 8811 or using the link below 👍

https://healthengine.com.au/medical-centre/wa/south-yunderup/austin-lakes-medical-centre/s64605?source=webplugin

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10/07/2023

Minor burns are common and they can be a result of scalds from hot drinks, hot water from kettles or pots, hot water taps in the kitchen or bathroom or contact with flames 🔥

Follow these simple First Aid tips for minor burns:

✅make sure you are safe
✅put the burnt area under cool running water for at least 20 minutes, but don’t use ice
✅remove any clothing around the burn that is not stuck to it
✅remove any jewellery near the burnt area if that is easy to do, in case of swelling
✅after cooling the wound, apply a clean dressing or cling-wrap
✅take painkillers like paracetamol and anti-inflammatory tablets if required

For any major burns (larger than a 20 cent piece or in a sensitive area) seek medical aid urgently or go to the nearest emergency department 👨‍⚕️

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