Abnormal uterine bleeding can have a significant impact on a woman's life. It can limit daily activities and be unpredictable, resulting in anxiety and in some cases it may even prevent a woman from leaving her house. What is abnormal uterine bleeding?During her period a woman bleeds an average of 5 days in a 21 [...]
12 October 2017 saw Hibiscus Private Hospital hosting another Maternity Open Day It was with great excitement that many of the moms and dads-to-be attended the maternity open day at Hibiscus Private Hospital last week Thursday. On arriving at the hospital all moms & dads were treated to a guided tour of the modern maternity [...]
NEW DAY HOSPITALS WILL OFFER EXCEPTIONAL CARE Hibiscus Private Hospital is currently developing a modern 20-bed day hospital with 2 new theatres adjacent the current facility. HIBISCUS Private Hospital in Port Shepstone is continually committed to providing top quality health care to its patients and the addition of a new day hospital will further enhance [...]
Mums to be by Dr BG Perumal (Gynaecologist) Pregnancy is a very exciting time in the lives of many. Initially, one experiences extreme joy and happiness on learning of one’s pregnancy. As the pregnancy progresses, one experiences a number of changes physically and emotionally during its course. These sometimes result in questions, concerns and anxieties [...]
NEW PHYSICIAN AND GASTROENTEROLOGIST ON THE SOUTH COAST! Hailing from Durban, Dr Nomcebo Myeni is now based at the Hibiscus Medical Suites, Port Shepstone and are referred from all the surrounding areas. Dr Myeni’s qualifications include a MBChB, HIV AIDS Dip and FCP (SA). Dr Myeni did her subspeciality in Gastroenterology and obtained her Certificate [...]
Utero-vaginal prolapse and its treatment - by dr D Glass (Gynaecologist) A common consequence of both childbirth and the ageing process is weakening or damage of the supports of the bladder, vagina, and uterus. In some cases the muscles have been torn, or ligaments that keep things in place have been overstretched. As we age, [...]
NEW FEMALE GYNAE AND OBSTETRICIAN ON THE COAST Dr Charlene Maistry is based at the Hibiscus Medical Suites Port Shepstone and patients are referred from all of the surrounding areas to gain from her expertise and renowned caring manner. Dr Maistry’s qualifications include a MBBS and FCOG(SA). Dr Maistry says: “Patients at my practice benefit [...]
Diabetes is on the increase at a rate of 11% a year and is reaching epidemic proportions. This is due in part to the high GI, high fat diet the general public consumes, as well as an increase in sedentary lifestyle, stress and smoking. Read more
Stress – the very word can make you feel tense. There are few people who don’t face at least some stress each day, and many of us face more than our fair share. But what exactly is stress and how should we deal with it? Stress is defined as the inability to cope with a [...]
Skin cancer detection The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) says that there is no such thing as a safe tan. Daily damage done by the sun’s ultra violet rays builds up over time. CANSA says that as much as 80% of ultra violet-related skin damage occurs by age 18. Just one blistering sunburn as [...]