Geelong Medical & Health Group News

1 in 7 People Have IBS

April 4 2023

As April marks IBS Awareness Month, it is important to bring attention to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the impact it has on individuals and the healthcare system. IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects the function of the colon, causing abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. It is estimated that around...


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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

April 11 2022

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and Monday 11th April is World Parkinson’s Day.  During this month, Parkinson’s Australia is promoting the importance of identifying some of the lesser-known early warning signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s. ​ Often people only associate Parkinson’s with a tremor of the hands, trouble moving or walking and loss of balance.   However, it...


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