Hay Fever

Hay fever is a common allergic reaction triggered by allergens that affects 1 in every 5 people at some point in their lives. These allergens can be mould spores, tree pollen, grasses and weeds, pet dander and dust mites. Some plants release pollen as early as January, and can continue as late as September. In hay fever, […]

Winter Sun

More than a third of Britons now head abroad each winter to seek the sunshine. With travelling times becoming shorter and trips abroad to exotic places more affordable, it is important to remember your health, as the health risks in these places are still very real.  At Dorset Private GP we can help you with your medical […]

Seasons Greetings from Dorset Private GP!

Here at Dorset Private GP we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. With the festive season currently in full swing it is easy to overindulge- mince pies, roast turkey, Christmas pudding, chocolates… all washed down with a few glasses of wine. But overeating and drinking can leave you […]

Diabetes: keeping it short and sweet

4.6 million people are living with diabetes in the UK. Around 90% of people have Type 2 Diabetes and 10% have Type 1 Diabetes.

All in a spin? Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) affects 9 in every 100 adults. To unpick the name further, this is a harmless condition that comes and goes, depending on the position you are in which causes rotational dizziness.