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North Coast Family Medical Centre
Acute and chronic illness
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Acute conditions are severe and sudden in onset. This could describe anything from a broken bone to an asthma attack. A chronic condition, by contrast is a long-developing syndrome, such as diabetes or asthma.
- General health checks
- Blood tests
- ECGs electrocardiograms
- Nebulisations
- Oxygen therapy
Gastroscopies and Colonoscopies
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A combined gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedure involves your doctor looking at the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum and the colon. Two scopes, a gastroscope and a colonoscope, are equipped with tiny cameras that transmit an image over to a TV monitor for your doctor to examine.
- Hemorrhoids
- Cancer screening
- Polypectomies
Obstetrics and gynaecology
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A branch of medicine that specializes in the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth and in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive organs.
- 3D and 4D ultrasounds
- Fertility (male and female)
- Dilation and curettage (DnC) - a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus. Health care providers perform dilation and curettage to diagnose and treat certain uterine conditions — such as heavy bleeding — or to clear the uterine lining after a miscarriage or abortion.
- TOP termination of pregnancy within legal limit.
- Insertion/ removal of intrauterine contraceptive (IUD)
- Contraception
- Pap smears
Men's health
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Men's health refers to a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, as experienced by men, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Treatment of all Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Wart Removals
- Treatment of Sport Injury / Sport Related Matters
- Male Sexual Health issues and Treatment Intervention
- Low Testosterone
- Impotence
Surgical procedures
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A medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body.
- Insertion and Drainage
- Removal of lumps
- Biopsies
- Suturing
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Finger/ toe nail removal
- Plaster of Paris
- Wound care and debridement (involves Intensive Care Treatments, Debridements, Dressing, Antibiotics)
- Wart removal
- Removal and insertion of IUD
- Excision of lesions
- Treatment of wounds and soft tissue injuries
Chronic Management
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An integrated care approach to managing illness which includes screenings, check-ups, monitoring and coordinating treatment, and patient education.
- Diabetic management and treatment
- HIV management and treatment
- Hypertension management and treatment
- Thyroid management and treatment
- Other
Screening and prevention
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Preventive screening is a health examination and associated testing that is designed to identify and avoid the development of future health problems. Preventative screenings may include such services as physical examinations, blood tests, or behavior and lifestyle interviews.
- Flu vaccine
- Tetanus
- Vaccinations
- Immunizations
- HIV testing
- Endoscopy and colonoscopy
- Pap smears
- Sputum analysis
- Blood tests
Rehabilitation and substance abuse
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Rehabilitation is the process of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment for dependency on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and street drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin or amphetamines. The general intent is to enable the patient to confront substance dependence, if present, and stop substance misuse to avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that can be caused.
- Out patient detox program
- Methodone
- Naltrexone
- Ketamine
Aesthetic medicine
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Aesthetic medicine is a broad term for specialties that focus on altering cosmetic appearance through the treatment of conditions including scars, skin laxity, wrinkles, moles, liver spots, excess fat, cellulite, unwanted hair, skin discoloration, and spider veins.
- Botox
- Vampire facials
- Hair restoration (PRP- Platelet-Rich Plasma*)
- FUE (follicle unit extraction)
- Fillers
- Sexual rejuvenation
*Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is derived from whole blood and contains platelets (a type of blood cell that is essential for clotting) and the liquid portion of blood known as plasma. PRP helps to reduce pain and improve function.
Advanced interarticular injections for painful joints
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IV therapy
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IV fluids are specially formulated liquids that are injected into a vein to prevent or treat medical conditions. They are used in people of all ages who are sick, injured, dehydrated from exercise or heat, or undergoing surgery. Intravenous rehydration is a simple, safe and common procedure with a low risk of complications.
- Vitamin Drips
- Weight loss drips
- Anemia (iron) drips
- Glutathione drips
- Immune booster drips
Pediatric care and immunisations
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Audiology
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With over a decade of experience in Audiology, Noorjehaan takes pride in providing a holistic and personalized approach to every patient. She exudes passion and professionalism with all her patients.
- Diagnostic hearing tests
- Supply and fit of latest technology hearing aids
- Objective hearing assessments for paediatric patients
- Tinnitus Therapy
- Custom ear plugs for swimming and noise protection
- Medicolegal hearing tests and reports