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Dr Alta Withers

Family doctor in Ruiterhof, Randburg with a special interest in paediatrics and women's health.

25/11/2025

As we move toward the end of the year, it’s common to notice your energy, focus, and patience starting to dip — your body and mind are signalling that they need rest.

Just as you prioritise your physical health, your mental well-being requires attention too.
Fatigue, stress, and emotional overwhelm are medical realities, not personal shortcomings. 💙

If you’ve been feeling run down, struggling with sleep, or noticing stress affecting your daily functioning, please book a consultation so we can assess where we can assist to help you feel better.

Your mental and physical well-being are deeply connected — and both deserve care.

24/11/2025

Post-Exposure Prohylaxis or PEP is emergency medication that helps prevent HIV after a possible exposure — but timing is everything.

It must be started within 72 hours, and the sooner you seek help, the more effective it is.

If you think you’ve been exposed, don’t wait — get medical attention immediately so a doctor can assess you properly before starting PEP.

What is PEP?

PEP is a 28-day course of antiretroviral medication used to reduce the risk of HIV after:
• Unprotected in*******se
• Condom breakage
• Exposure to someone whose HIV status is unknown
• Needlestick injuries
• Sharing injection equipment
• Sexual assault

To work properly, PEP must be taken daily and exactly as prescribed:

✔ Take it every day for 28 days — ideally at the same time each day
✔ Don’t miss doses — if you forget, take it as soon as you remember (don’t double up)
✔ Continue safer practices — including condom use throughout the course
✔ Tell your doctor about side effects — nausea, headaches or fatigue can often be treated without stopping PEP

Important to know

⚠️ PEP is highly effective, but not 100% protective
⚠️ It is for emergencies only — not a regular prevention method
⚠️ If you find yourself at risk often, talk to your doctor about PrEP, which is used before exposure and is up to 99% effective with consistent use.

If you ever think you might need PEP:
👉 Seek medical care immediately.
A doctor will evaluate your risk, check for other infections, and decide the safest and most effective treatment plan for you.

21/11/2025

When you blush, so does your stomach! 😳💗

That’s right — our sympathetic nervous system makes both your face and your stomach light up — inside and out!
The human body never misses a chance to coordinate. 😄

Here’s to ending the week with a smile — and a bit of trivia to make you sound extra smart at weekend coffee! ☕

20/11/2025

Antibiotics are incredible tools — but they only work if we use them wisely. 💙

Every time antibiotics are used unnecessarily or incorrectly, bacteria become a little bit stronger. Over time, that makes common infections harder (and sometimes impossible) to treat.

This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, remember:

Not all infections need antibiotics — some are viral.

Always finish the prescribed course.

Never share leftover antibiotics.

Ask questions — your doctor is here to guide you.

We can all play a part in keeping antibiotics effective for the future.
Preventing resistance starts with awareness.

18/11/2025

Let's talk about PrEP

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a once-daily pill for people who are HIV-negative and at risk of HIV exposure.
When taken consistently, it can reduce the risk of getting HIV through in*******se by about 99% and the risk of getting HIV from injection drug use by at least 74%.

PrEP is much less effective if doses are missed, so consistency matters.

It’s a good option if you:

💊 Are HIV negative and have an HIV positive partner

💊 Have multiple intimate partners or sometimes have unprotected in*******se

💊 Inject drugs and share equipment

And there’s more good news — Lenacapavir, a new long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, was recently approved by SAHPRA and is expected to become available in South Africa by March or April 2026. It offers protection with just two injections per year, giving people another effective prevention option.

If you’d like to know whether PrEP might be right for you, book a consultation to discuss what’s best for your health and lifestyle.

Because protecting your health starts with knowing your options.

17/11/2025

💜World Prematurity day - 17 November 💜

Today we pause to celebrate the smallest fighters and the families who walk those early, fragile journeys.

Every tiny heartbeat reminds us of the strength of hope and the importance of ongoing care — from the first days in the NICU to the milestones that follow.
To all the parents, caregivers, and healthcare teams who support these little lives — you’re extraordinary. 💜

14/11/2025

Globally, 7 in 10 adults living with diabetes are of working age.
For many, diabetes is a daily reality — yet in the workplace, it can often become a source of stress, stigma, or silence.

This World Diabetes Day, the focus is on creating workplaces that support, not stigmatise.
Every employee deserves the freedom to manage their health without fear or judgment — to take a glucose reading, enjoy a snack, or schedule a check-up without hesitation.

When we know more, we can do more — for understanding, for inclusion, and for healthier workplaces.

💙 Know more and do more for diabetes at work.

13/11/2025

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” — Dalai Lama

Today’s reminder is simple — kindness doesn’t need a reason or a special day.
It’s in the small moments: how we listen, how we speak, how we show up for others and ourselves.
A little patience. A smile. A softer word.
Kindness costs nothing, but it changes everything. 💛

What’s one small way you can show kindness today — to someone else, or to yourself?

11/11/2025

❤️‍🩹 HIV Awareness – Treatment Adherence & U = U

Starting treatment is one thing — staying on it is where the real transformation happens.

With consistent HIV treatment, the virus can become undetectable in your blood — and when it’s undetectable, it’s untransmittable. That’s the power of U = U.

Daily adherence isn’t just about managing a condition; it’s about protecting your health, your future, and those you love. Support, reminders, and open conversations with your doctor make it easier than you think.

Stay consistent. Stay undetectable. Stay unstoppable. 💪

10/11/2025

“The key is not to prioritise your schedule but to schedule your priorities.” — Stephen Covey

A new week is a new chance to pause, breathe, and choose one healthy habit that sets the tone for the days ahead—whether it’s hydrating better, getting enough sleep, or finally booking that check-up you’ve been meaning to do. Small, consistent steps create real change.

07/11/2025

🌿Happy Friday!

May your weekend be restful, your heart a little lighter, and your energy reset for the week ahead.

Here’s to fresh starts — even the small, quiet ones.

05/11/2025

🦟Protect yourself — prevention starts before the bite.

With the warmer summer months ahead, malaria season returns to parts of South Africa.
If you’re travelling to or live in north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal, parts of Mpumalanga, or Limpopo, it’s important to take extra precautions.

🌿 Bite prevention

Apply repellent to exposed skin.

Wear long sleeves, pants, and socks — especially from dusk to dawn.

Treat clothing and gear with permethrin, or buy pre-treated items.

Sleep under an insecticide-treated bed net (ITN) and ensure it’s tucked in properly.

Choose screened or air-conditioned rooms and keep doors and windows closed.

💊 Medication

Consult your doctor several weeks before travel — some areas require antimalarial medication.

Take it exactly as prescribed, before, during, and after your trip.

🏥 After travel

If you develop fever, headache, or body aches within weeks to months after returning, seek care immediately and mention your travel history.

Every minute of prevention counts — protect yourself and your loved ones this summer.

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E-Med Centre C/o 18 Aimee Rd And 7 Malibongwe Drive
Randburg
2194

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:30

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https://www.docwithers.com/

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