Dr Alexander - Ouranoupoli Medical Center in Chalkidiki

• Consultation covering lifestyle, occupation and medical history
• Full examination
• Lung function test
• ECG
• Blood pressure
• Full Blood Test (fasting sample) with biochemistry, cholesterol, fasting sugar, haematology, liver, thyroid and kidney function
• Urinalysis
• Weight, height and Body Mass Index
• Full medical report
• Referral for further tests (to other specialists if required)

Seasonal flu vaccination programme for 2019-2020

This is a reminder on the arrangements for the seasonal flu vaccine programme which is currently under way with vaccinations being available from October to February (subject to availability). Vaccine also suitable for children from 6 months. If your child is under 9 years of age and has not been vaccinated before against flu a second dose is recommended after at least 4 weeks. Flu vaccines can be used in all stages of pregnancy and also during breast feeding.

MEDICAL PROFILE FOR THOSE MOST AT RISK

• All Patients over 65 years of age
• Asthmatics
• Chronic lung or chest conditions (6months or older)
• Diabetics (6 months or older)
• Healthcare workers/key workers/care workers eg Emergency personnel
• Heart disease (6 months or older)
• Kidney / liver patients (6 months or older)
• Patients with low immunity eg cancer patients with or on treatment
• Patients with stroke or neurological conditions
• Women who will be pregnant during the influenza season

Sportsmen of all ages and abilities run the risk of injury. Many injuries result from inadequate or inappropriate preparation or playing on an existing injury, although accidental injury can and does happen.

Causes

• Inadequate or inappropriate preparation prior to sporting activities. Warm up exercises - to increase blood to muscles, making them more flexible. Cool down period - to prevent next day stiffness
• Too much training or repetitive activities. Pain occurring during or after exercise should not be ignored
• Improper shoes or equipment
• Incorrect technique - commonly occurring injuries in golfers and weight lifters
• Collision - in contact sports - basketball, football, hockey etc.
• Returning to exercise too soon following an injury

Treatment

If an injury is sustained and severe pain and immediate swelling occurs, seek medical assistance. Otherwise, follow RICE:

• Rest
• Ice
• Compression
• Elevation

Are you concerned about the Mental Health of yourself, your family, friends? At Ouranoupoli Medical Center we are able to offer you the service in order to cope with the challenges of mental health problems. The practice is well known for being cutting edge in its approach to mental health. The improvement of Mental Health can be brought about by so many different aspects of medicine including:

• Traditional Medicine & Medications
• Functional Medicine
• Nutrition & Dietary Advice
• Improving our metabolic environment and bowel Functions.
• Double checking that there are no straight medical causes for ill health such as thyroid problems, etc.

Women have unique health issues. And some of the health issues that affect both men and women can affect women differently. Unique issues include pregnancy, menopause, and conditions of the female organs. Women can have a healthy pregnancy by getting early and regular prenatal care. They should also get recommended breast cancer, cervical cancer, and bone density screenings.

Women and men also have many of the same health problems. But these problems can affect women differently. For example,

• Women are more likely to die following a heart attack than men.
• Women are more likely to show signs of depression and anxiety than men.
• The effects of sexually transmitted diseases can be more serious in women.
• Osteoarthritis affects more women than men.
• Women are more likely to have urinary tract problems.

A variety of Sexual Health screening is available for anyone who has any concerns. These screenings includes:

• HIV Tests (1 and 2)
• HIV Tests
• Gonorrhea
• Candida
• Trichomonal Vaginalis
• Syphilis
• Chlamydia Tests
• Hepatitis B Infection
• Hepatitis C Infection
• Genital Warts
• Urethritis
• Mycoplasma Genitalium Ureaplasma
• Gardnerella Vaginalis

Sexual Health screening may involve a urine, blood test or swabs. Consultations are available with either one of our practice nurses or doctors. A full sexual health assessment will be performed at the time of the appointment

HPV and Genital Warts vaccination (Gardasil)

Available to males and females who wish to protect themselves from the Human Papilloma Virus (‘HPV Virus’) and Genital Warts which is responsible for causing cervical cancer, oral and throat cancer and Genital Warts.

The range of medicals available include:

• Female/Male Sexual Health Comprehensive check
• Female/Male Sexual Health Standard Check