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General Treatments
Family Medical Centre offers a full range of general treatments in our state of the art facilities.
Removal Of Ear Wax
Ear Microsuction
Ear Microsuction is the quickest and safest method of earwax removal, including hard or impacted wax. ) Earwax build-up can cause damage to these structures over time. This can affect your hearing The process is much more comfortable as it avoids touching the sensitive skin of the ear canal, and has no contact with the eardrum.
Ear Irrigation (Syringing)
Ear irrigation is a routine procedure used to remove excess earwax, Earwax build-up can cause damage to these structures over time. This can affect your hearing. Removing excess earwax with ear irrigation is a safe way to minimize the risk of damage to the ear.
Electrocardiography (ECG) Tests & Interpretation
Removal Of Foreign Bodies From Ear, Nose, Or Surface Of Eye
Most ear, nose and eye surface foreign bodies can be removed by a skilled physician in the office with minimal risk of complications. Common removal methods include the use of forceps, water irrigation, and suction catheter.
Cryotherapy For Wart Removal
Cryotherapy involves freezing a wart using a very cold substance (usually liquid nitrogen). Cryotherapy is a standard treatment for warts and can be done in a doctor’s office. Your doctor may trim the wart with cases or liquid nitrogen is applied to the wart using a probe Most warts require 1 to 4 treatments.
Suturing Of Cuts And Lacerations
Nebulizer Treatment
24 Hour Holter Monitor
This is a 24-hour E.C.G. test which give us a full reading of your heart activity over a day and night period, as opposed to a snapshot. Your doctor may ask you to use this if they require more in-depth information on how your heart is functioning. Patients can go about their normal daily whilst wearing the holter.
24 Hr Blood Pressure Monitor
This test requires patients to wear a blood pressure monitor for a 24-hour period which records blood pressure readings at regular intervals. This provides more accurate information in comparison to standard blood pressure tests and can be useful in the diagnosis of a number of issues, most notably hypertension. The device will be fitted and removed by your doctor.
Joint Injections
Joint injections are used to administer hydrocortisone (steroids) directly into a joint in order to relieve pain. Fluid may also be removed from the joint before the hydrocortisone is administered. This can be beneficial for those suffering from inflammatory reactions, arthritis, gout, tendonitis, rotators cuff issues or musculoskeletal issues.
Driving Licence Forms NDLS
If restrictions are required on your driver licence/learner permit you must submit a Medical Report Form to the NDLS. Visit Family Medical Centre to undergo the necessary assessments and to have your form filled out by one of our physicians.