Dr. Nardus Visser

13/03/2026

Order your seasonal Influenza vaccine today!

05/03/2026

🚨 WARNING: Black Market “Ozempic” and Weight-Loss Injections 🚨

We are increasingly seeing patients obtaining GLP-1 medications (such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and similar injections) on the black market or without a proper prescription.

This is extremely dangerous.

These drugs obtained outside a licensed pharmacy are not only illegal and unregulated, but may also be counterfeit, contaminated, incorrectly dosed, or completely different substances.

The consequences can be serious — and in some cases life-threatening.

⚠️ GLP-1 medications are powerful medical treatments, not cosmetic weight-loss injections.

Even when prescribed correctly, these medications can cause significant side effects that require medical screening and monitoring.

Evidence-based risks include:

🔴 Kidney failure
Severe vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration can lead to acute kidney injury, sometimes requiring hospitalization or dialysis.

👁️ Vision loss in diabetic patients
Rapid blood sugar changes have been linked to worsening diabetic eye disease, including bleeding in the eye and blindness.

🪨 Gallbladder disease
GLP-1 drugs have been associated with gallstones and gallbladder inflammation, sometimes requiring surgery.

🤢 Severe digestive symptoms
Up to 44% of patients experience nausea, with vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and severe constipation also commonly reported.

🔥 Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
This can be life-threatening and may lead to chronic pancreatic disease.

🧬 Serious allergic reactions
Rare but dangerous reactions such as anaphylaxis and airway swelling have been reported.

⚠️ Possible thyroid tumor risk
These medications are contraindicated in people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN-2 syndrome.

💊 These medications are not suitable for everyone.

They require:

✔ A proper medical assessment
✔ Screening for contraindications
✔ Monitoring for serious side effects

Using them without medical supervision is reckless and dangerous.

❗ Please do not buy injectable medications from social media, gyms, beauty clinics, or “friends of friends”.

If you are considering weight-loss medication or GLP-1 therapy, speak to your doctor first so we can determine whether it is safe and appropriate for you.

Your health is far more important than a quick fix.

25/02/2026

It's that time of year again..

18/02/2026

Every drop counts!

14/01/2026

Dear patients.
Please be aware of this urgent infant formula recall.

24/12/2025

Please support this initiative. All funds raised go directly toward an outstanding cause, providing care and assistance to the frail, elderly, sick, and most vulnerable members of our community.

23/12/2025

30/10/2025

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month!

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among South African men, making up nearly 30% of all male cancers. The PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test is the most widely used and effective screening tool for early detection — and studies show that PSA levels can rise 5–10 years before any symptoms appear.

💙 This November, we’re offering FREE PSA blood testing with all private consultations for men aged 40 and older.

Early detection can save lives — book your check-up today and take care of your health this Men’s Health Month.

22/10/2025

We are delighted to announce the newest additions to our professional team — Drs. Armand and Simône Kriel.

After successfully running a chiropractic practice in the Netherlands for the past four years, Drs. Kriel have returned to South Africa, bringing with them a wealth of international experience and a shared passion for patient-centred care.

Their expertise will be a tremendous asset to the Secunda community, and we look forward to working alongside them in our continued commitment to keeping our patients happy, healthy, and pain-free.

20/10/2025

To everyone observing Diwali today — from our family to yours, wishing you joy, light, and prosperity!

25/06/2025

Keep your immune system fighting fit, and avoid the dreaded Flu this winter!!
Our I.V. drip clinic offers a variety of cocktails tailored to your specific healthcare needs.
Contact us today to book your treatment!

27/04/2025

Happy Freedom Day to all our fellow South Africans🇿🇦

South Africa's former President, Thabo Mbeki's speech poem of, "I am an African." Filmed in HD, this is the full, extended version of his video speech poem ...