Living with Reflux – Raising awareness of Gastro-oesophageal Reflux, Lincolnshire

Living with Reflux is a charity which has been set up by fellow suffers in aid of supporting families with Gastro-oesophageal Reflux (GOR) and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) and other associated conditions. Advised by our Medical Advisory Board (MAB). Along side this we provide support, information and educational recourses for medical professionals at large.

Living with Reflux was first registered with Companies House, as a private company limited by guarantee (non profit organisation) on the 18th February 2008.

On the 9th October 2009 Living with Reflux was further registered with the regulator for charities in England and Wales – The Charities Commission.

Our company aims and objectives are as follows:

• To promote and protect the physical and mental health of sufferers of gastro-oesophageal Reflux (GOR) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and their families through the provision of support, education and practical advice and promoting research into causes, treatments and possible cures of GOR and GORD;
• To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
  

Gastro-oesophageal Reflux (GOR) and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) are different. By definition, GOR is normal, whereas GORD is a disease.

Gasto-oesophageal reflux (GOR) occurs normally in all infants, children and adults during and immediately after meals. GOR refers to the contents of the stomach washing back up from the stomach into the oesophagus. It can wash up to the throat, and even be ejected out of the mouth;

Gasto-oesophageal Reflux (GORD) is present when there are symptoms or signs that are troublesome, or severe, or chronic, or when complications are present.
These symptoms might include:

• Recurrent forceful vomiting
• Vomiting of blood
• Chronic cough
• Chronic irritability
  

Such symptoms might indicate that reflux is severe enough to be causing a complication, such as inflammation of the oesophagus, known as ‘oesophagitis’.

Brisbane Urology Clinic

Women’s health refers to health problems related to female anatomy. Various conditions do exist that are confined to women and some of them may be debilitating. Sometimes women neglect their own health and focus on partner’s and children’s health. Some of the common health problems that are unique in women include menstruation problems, pregnancy complications, child birth complications, post-menopausal conditions and breast cancer. Gestational diabetes is one of the most common conditions occurring during pregnancy.

Certain conditions such as osteoarthritis, obesity and depression are more common in women than men. Conditions related to urinary tract include urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections. Urinary Incontinence, inability to control urination is more common in women than in men. Recurrent urinary tract infections can contribute to incontinence episodes. Women are more prone to urinary tract infection than men because, the female urethra appears to be shorter. Upper tract infections, in particular, are unusually common during pregnancy. Reproductive conditions such as endometriosis and premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (PMDD) are confined to women. Endometriosis is a serious health complication that can lead to infertility.

Regular checkups and screening is important for early detection of cervical, breast, uterine and ovarian cancer.

Dr Tim Small, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Darlinghurst NSW

Dr Tim Small

Dr Tim Small is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in surgery of the Hip, Knee and Orthopaedic trauma.

Dr Small completed his medical training at the University of Auckland in 2002. His internship and basic surgical training were at St Vincent’s Hospital (NSW) and in 2008 was selected for advanced surgical training in orthopaedic surgery. He completed his orthopaedic specialist training in Sydney in 2011 after obtaining his fellowship examination (FRACS).

In 2012, Dr Small undertook a 6 month fellowship in hip and knee reconstructive surgery at St Vincent’s Hospital (NSW) under Associate Professor Ian Woodgate and Dr John Rooney. This was followed by a six month advanced knee fellowship under Dr Andy Williams in London (UK). He was predominantly involved in the orthopaedic management of sports professionals from premiership football, national rugby and cricket teams. A further six months of advanced knee fellowship at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Cape Town under Dr Willem Van Der Merwe followed on from London.

As a result, Dr Small’s experience in the latest techniques for hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic knee reconstruction is broad. This education and technology is incorporated into his practice.

Currently, Dr Small is affiliated with the University NSW as a Conjoint Associate Lecturer. He has an active interest in research, having presented at national meetings and published in international journals.

Dr James McLean, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Ashford Adelaide

Dr McLean

Dr McLean is a locally & internationally trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with advanced sub-specialty training in shoulder, upper limb and hand surgery. He has a special interest in minimally-invasive arthroscopic (key-hole) surgery, joint-replacement surgery and microsurgery. 

 

Dr McLean graduated from the University of Adelaide Medical School in 2004. Prior to commencing practice, he completed 10 years of post-graduate surgical training. During this time he travelled extensively, obtaining additional experience from centres of orthopaedic excellence in Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the USA.

Keeping up-to-date with new developments and technical advancements is integral to his practice and Dr McLean regularly participates in continued education activities.

Dr McLean was awarded the higher degree of Master of Surgery in 2010. He has a keen interest in research and has accepted several scholarships, grants and prizes for his published work, including several “Best Paper” awards. Dr McLean’s practice has evolved to include the development of new methods of diagnosis and treatment. He continues to contribute to research and teaching through his clinical appointment at the University of Adelaide.

Dr McLean consults at

    Ashford Specialist Centre
    Flinders Private Hospital
    Memorial Medical Centre

Shire Urology, NSW Australia

At Shire Urology, we provide comprehensive medical and surgical urological services to men and women of all ages in a community setting. Our centre utilises the most modern treatment modalities such as laser therapy for kidney stones and prostate disease, injection therapy for urinary incontinence, and minimally invasivetreatment for incontinence.

Our specific urologic services include

General Urological & Robotic Surgery
Penile Implant
Male & Female Incontinence
Urodynamics
Urological Oncology
Brachytherapy
Complex Stone Surgery
Erectile Dysfunction

Bladder Dysfunction
Artificial Urinary Sphincter
Sacral Nerve Stimulation
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laser Stone Surgery
Green Light Laser Surgery
Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
Peyronie’s Disease
Urolift

Patrick C. Ryan, Vascular Surgery and General Surgery, Nashville TN

Vascular surgery is a medical specialty concerned with the surgical treatment of disorders affecting the blood vessels and lymphatic system (vascular diseases) of the body, excluding the blood vessels of the heart. The incidence of vascular diseases increases with advancing age. Factors associated with an increased risk of vascular diseases include family history, advancing age, smoking, obesity, pregnancy, injury, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes, lack of physical activity and prolonged periods of sitting or standing still.

Vascular surgery is usually recommended when nonsurgical treatments fail to treat the diseases of the vascular system. Vascular surgery is often performed to improve blood circulation to an area of the body where the blood vessels have been damaged, following injury, disease or other conditions.
Vascular surgeons repair damaged or diseased blood vessels, reopen blocked arteries, and perform bypass surgery to bypass blood flow around narrowed or blocked arteries.

Vascular Surgery Procedures :

Aneurysm Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
PAD
Renovascular Disease
DVT& Pulmonary Embolism
Mesentric Ischemia
Venous Insufficiency
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Kidney Failure & Dialysis
Lymphedema

Dr Theva, Anti-Ageing Skin Treatment Specialist, Fitzroy VIC

Dr Theva

Dr. Theva Thevakumar, Medical Practioner providing Solutions for Ageing Skin MBChB, MRCGP(UK), FRACGP, DIPLOMA AESTHETIC MEDICINE

Dr Thevakumar graduated in medicine in the United Kingdom in July 1992. He completed his postgraduate training and Membership of the Royal College of General Practioners (MRCGP UK) in 1996. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practice (FRACGP) in 2000.

He commenced practice at Boronia Medical Centre in June 2008 and became a partner of the practice in January 2009. His special interests are diabetes, obesity and stress management. In addition, he has a special interest in cosmetic medicine and completed his Diploma In Aesthetic Medicine. Dr Thevakumar offers anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle treatments.

Qualifications

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Medicine at University of Dundee, United Kingdom
• Bachelor of Surgery at University of Dundee, United Kingdom
  

Post graduate

• Member of The Royal College of General Practioners, (MRCGP (UK) 1996)
• Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practioners (FRACGP 2000)
• Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine (2013)
  

Memberships

• Australian Medical Association
• American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
  
  Anti-Wrinkle Injections: 
  
  Anti-Wrinkle injections are used to reduce lines and wrinkles that form in the upper face. As we age, changes occur at different rates to our upper, mid and lower face. In the upper face, ‘dynamic’ lines appear in the forehead and around the eyes when we smile or frown. These lines appear because various muscles contract to form different facial expressions. Over time, these expression lines begin to linger longer, or become deeper, even when your face is at rest (these are called ‘static’ lines). While a few lines add character, Anti-Wrinkle injections relax wrinkles causing muscles to help refresh your facial appearance.
  
  
  
  
  
  

Dr James Chau, Weightloss Keyhole Surgery Centre, Miranda NSW

Dr James Chau

Dr. James Chau is a consultant upper gastrointestinal surgeon, specialising in weight loss surgery, upper gastrointestinal surgery, minimally invasive laparoscopic hernia repair, endoscopy, general and bariatric surgery.

He is a Consultant Surgeon at St George Private, Kareena Private, Dubbo Private, and Figtree Private Hospitals.

He is an Accredited Bariatric Surgeon at St George Private Hospital, Centre of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery.

After graduating from The University of Sydney he was accepted into the surgical training program in his first residency year. Dr. Chau completed his Advanced Surgical Training in the minimum required time of four years. He went on to complete Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery at The Canberra Hospital, and Fellowship in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery and Bariatric Surgery at St George Private and Public

Hospitals. During his Fellowship year at St George Private Hospital, he gained considerable experience in complex revisional bariatric surgery, and advanced laparoscopic surgery.

Dr. Chau’s main interests are weight loss and metabolic surgery. He has researched extensively in Sleeve Gastrectomy and Revisional surgery for failed Gastric Bands and has presented scientific papers in International and National Meetings.

He specialises in revision of gastric bands, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, revisional bariatric surgery, and metabolic surgery for diabetes.

Memberships

Dr. Chau is a member of the following professional associations

Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

Australia and New Zealand Hepatic, Pancreatic & Biliary Association

Australia & New Zealand Gastric & Oesophageal Surgery Association

Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract

Australian Medical Association

Scientific Presentations

Dr. Chau presented in the following National and International meetings

3rd Annual International Consensus Summit for Sleeve Gastrectomy. Topic. Antral resection techniques for Sleeve Gastrectomy. New York. December 2-4, 201 80th Annual Scientific Congress. Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Topic. Revisional sleeve gastrectomy for failed laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands.

Adelaide. May 2-6, 2011 80th Annual Scientific Congress. Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Topic.

Short term results comparing antral sparing vs partial antrectomy for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Adelaide. May 2-6, 2011