Dr.Aziz Primary Care Clinic

05/11/2025

Public notice

(Sick leave/ Sick note)

Note that

1) We are NOT issuing any medicals or sick leave WITHOUT seeing the patient and confirming that you are actually ill.

2) We will not be BACKDATING any medicals to cover you for previous days that you are absent from work. ( this means that the days you stay home from work without seeking medical attention would go down as absent).

3) We issue the amount of sick days that you are entitled to based on the severity of your illness and DIAGNOSIS and NOT THE AMOUNT of days you are requesting.

For you information and guidance.

29/10/2025

Diabetic neuropathy includes various types of nerve damage associated with diabetes mellitus. The most common form, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, affects 30% of all diabetic patients.

Symptoms of diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy

Diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy commonly affects your feet. Symptoms include:

* Numbness, tingling and/or pins and needles sensations (paresthesia).
* Pain, which may be burning, stabbing or shooting.
* Unusual touch-based sensations (dysesthesia).
* Muscle weakness.
* Slow-healing leg or foot sores (ulcers).
* Total loss of sensation in your feet, like not feeling pain from foot injuries.

Nerve damage that causes peripheral neuropathy typically develops over many years. You may not notice symptoms of mild nerve damage for a long time.

27/10/2025

A new study has revealed that a parasite commonly found in cats, Toxoplasma gondii, may influence the human brain far more than scientists once thought. This microscopic invader causes toxoplasmosis and can quietly settle inside brain cells, often for years, without showing symptoms. But researchers found that even a few infected neurons can change how the brain communicates and processes signals.

Experiments on mouse brain cells showed that infected neurons release fewer extracellular vesicles tiny chemical messengers that help neurons talk to astrocytes, the brain’s support cells. Without these vesicles, astrocytes struggle to clean up excess glutamate, a brain chemical that, in high levels, can become toxic and cause seizures or nerve damage. This disruption could explain why long-term toxoplasmosis is being linked to subtle changes in brain function and behavior.

While most healthy people never notice an infection, the parasite’s global spread makes these findings important. Up to 80% of people in some regions may carry T. gondii unknowingly. Experts recommend simple precautions washing hands after handling cat litter and cooking meat thoroughly to stay safe. The discovery adds a new layer to how parasites may silently shape our brains and behavior.

Sources/Credits: National Institutes of Health, Nature Microbiology, Science Advances, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

21/10/2025

An allergy is an exaggerated immune response where the body mistakenly identifies an ordinarily harmless allergen as a threat. Allergic reactions give rise to allergic diseases such as hay fever, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergies, and anaphylaxis.

Symptoms: Red eyes, itchy rash, vomiting, runny nose, shortness of breath, swelling, sneezing, and cough

Treatment
Given the nature of symptoms your doctor may prescribe
Medication: Steroids, antihistamines, epinephrine, mast cell stabilizers, antileukotrienes, depending on the severity.

If you present with any of the above symptoms, seek medical assistance immediately.

20/10/2025

Happy Diwali 🪔 from us at the Dr. Aziz Primay Care Clinic.
Wishing you a Diwali as bright as our childhood memories, filled with laughter, long conversations, and new beginnings. Shine on and keep making us proud. Here's to a Diwali of good food, good company, and great fortune,may your dreams glow brighter than the fireworks and your days be lighter than ever♥️

06/10/2025

Please be reminded that our clinic reopens tomorrow
(Tuesday)at 9am!

30/09/2025

CLOSED UNTIL THE 6th of October 2025.
All services will resume on Tuesday (next Tuesday) 7th of October 2025!
We apologize for any inconvenience in advance. ❤️
Feel free to contact us VIA WhatsApp or messenger.

13/09/2025

11/09/2025

Life is short and there is no time for hate 💔 #9/11

10/09/2025

World Su***de Prevention day
Every life matters!!


“Changing the narrative on su***de”

Each year, an estimated 720,000 people die by su***de worldwide — with devastating and far-reaching impacts on families, friends, workplaces, and communities, highlighting the urgent need for prevention, support, and systemic change.
On 10 September 2025, people and organisations across the world will unite to mark World Su***de Prevention Day (WSPD) under the triennial theme “Changing the Narrative on Su***de”. This year, particular focus is being placed on accessibility, with resources translated into more languages to ensure the campaign can reach and engage communities around the world.

Changing the narrative on su***de is about transforming silence, stigma, and misunderstanding into openness, empathy, and support. It is about encouraging individuals, communities, organisations, and governments to act with the following key messages:
* Awareness & Understanding: Talk openly and compassionately about su***de, challenging myths and breaking down stigma.
* Policy: Advocate for the decriminalisation of su***de and the development of national su***de prevention strategies.
* Action: Take part in training, share stories, and check in with loved ones.
* Conflict Areas: Ensure those affected by crisis and instability have access to mental health care and protective support.
World Su***de Prevention Day was established in 2003 by the International Association for Su***de Prevention (IASP) in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). It provides a powerful opportunity every year to raise awareness, foster understanding, and inspire action.
Everyone has a role to play. From individuals checking in with loved ones, to communities creating safe spaces, to governments enacting policies and allocating resources — together, we can change the narrative and work towards a world where su***de is prevented, and every life is valued.

12/08/2025

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils — the two oval-shaped pads of lymphoid tissue at the back of your throat — usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection.

Here’s a clear breakdown:

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1. Causes
• Viral infections (most common): e.g., adenovirus, rhinovirus, influenza, Epstein–Barr virus.
• Bacterial infections: most often Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep).

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2. Symptoms
• Sore throat (often severe)
• Difficulty swallowing
• Swollen, red tonsils (sometimes with white or yellow patches)
• Fever
• Bad breath
• Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
• Hoarse voice or muffled speech
• In children: refusal to eat, irritability

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3. Diagnosis
• Physical exam of throat and lymph nodes
• Throat swab for rapid strep test or culture to check for Streptococcus
• Blood tests if needed (e.g., to rule out mononucleosis)

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4. Treatment
Depends on cause:
• Viral: Symptomatic relief (rest, fluids, warm saline gargles, throat lozenges, acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain/fever).
• Bacterial: Antibiotics

06/08/2025

Impacted earwax, also known as cerumen impaction, is a buildup of earwax in the ear canal that can cause hearing loss, ear pain, and other symptoms. It occurs when the earwax doesn't naturally migrate out of the ear and instead accumulates, potentially blocking the ear canal.

What is earwax?
Earwax, or cerumen, is a natural substance produced by glands in the ear canal.
It helps protect the ear canal by trapping dust, debris, and other foreign substances.
It also lubricates the ear canal and helps prevent infections.

What causes impaction?

Self-inflicted:
Using cotton swabs, bobby pins, or other objects to clean the ears can push earwax further into the ear canal, leading to impaction.

Anatomical:
Some individuals may have narrow or winding ear canals, making it difficult for the earwax to naturally exit.

Increased production:
Certain conditions or medications can cause the body to produce more earwax than usual, increasing the risk of impaction.

Age:
Older adults are more prone to earwax impaction due to the hardening and slower movement of earwax as they age.
Hearing aids or earplugs:
These devices can block the natural migration of earwax, causing it to build up.

Symptoms of impacted earwax:
Hearing loss.
Earache or pain.
A feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear.
Itching in the ear.
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
Dizziness or vertigo.
Coughing.

Treatment for impacted earwax:
Over-the-counter ear drops:
Earwax softening drops (such as those containing carbamide peroxide) can help loosen the wax, making it easier to remove.
Irrigation:

A doctor or nurse can use a syringe and warm water or saline solution to flush out the earwax.
Manual removal:

A doctor can use special tools to gently remove the wax, or use suction.

Professional removal:
If over-the-counter treatments are not effective, a doctor or audiologist can safely remove the impacted earwax.

Our clinic is more that happy to assist you with treatment and procedures relating to impacted wax.