The Gewo Journal
Explore practical, patient-friendly guidance published by doctors in the Gewo care network. No account is required to read.
112 published articles
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A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) can cause sudden weakness, numbness, speech difficulty, vision changes, or dizziness that may disappear within minutes. But disappearing symptoms do not mean the danger is over. TIA can be an important warning of a future stroke. Recognizing the signs and seeking urgent medical care can help prevent serious brain damage and protect long-term health.
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Gastritis, heartburn, and acid reflux can cause uncomfortable stomach symptoms and may also disturb sleep, especially when symptoms worsen at night. Learn about common causes, triggers, prevention tips, warning signs, and treatment options that can help support better stomach and sleep health. Small daily changes, such as eating lighter meals and avoiding late-night triggers, may help reduce sympto
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Stress and sleep affect each other in a powerful cycle. Ongoing stress can make it difficult to fall or stay asleep, while poor sleep can increase irritability, anxiety, and difficulty coping with daily challenges. Learn practical ways to protect your sleep, manage stress, recognise persistent sleep problems, and understand when professional support may be helpful. Small, consistent habits can support better sleep, recovery, mood, and overall well-being.
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Sleep is essential for brain health, helping support memory, mood, concentration, and cognitive function. Poor sleep, irregular schedules, stress, screen use, and sleep disorders can affect the brain’s restorative processes. Learn simple ways to improve sleep, recognise warning signs, and understand when professional help may be needed. Prioritising healthy sleep can support sharper thinking, better mood, and long-term brain health.
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Insomnia is more than an occasional sleepless night. Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early can affect energy, concentration, mood, and daily life. Consistent sleep habits, a calming bedtime routine, limiting caffeine and screens, and a comfortable sleep environment can support better rest. If sleep problems persist or affect your daily functioning, consult a healthcare professional to identify the cause and explore appropriate treatment options.
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Monsoon blues can bring more than rainy-day sadness. Reduced sunlight, disrupted routines, humidity, poor sleep, and limited outdoor activity may contribute to low mood, fatigue, anxiety, social withdrawal, and difficulty concentrating. This article explains the signs, possible causes, prevention strategies, and treatment options for persistent monsoon-related mood changes.
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A tight or pressing feeling around the head is commonly associated with tension-type headaches. Stress, poor posture, screen time, eye strain, dehydration, skipped meals, poor sleep, and muscle tension can trigger or worsen them. Learn simple ways to prevent and manage tension headaches, recognize warning signs, and know when frequent, severe, or unusual headaches need medical attention. Small lifestyle changes can make a meaningful difference.
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Swollen ankles are common, but persistent or pitting swelling can sometimes signal an underlying health problem. Causes may include prolonged sitting, high salt intake, vein problems, certain medicines, heart, kidney, liver or thyroid conditions, and blood clots. Learn what pitting edema means, simple prevention tips, warning signs, and when medical evaluation is important. Sudden one-sided swelling with pain or breathing difficulty needs urgent attention.
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A silent heart attack can happen with little or no chest pain, but it can still damage the heart. Unusual fatigue, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, dizziness, or discomfort in the jaw, back, neck, shoulder, or arm may be warning signs. Learn the risk factors, prevention tips, and when to seek urgent medical care. Recognizing subtle symptoms early can help protect your heart and prevent serious complications.
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Severe or persistent calf pain while walking should not always be treated as a simple muscle strain. It can sometimes be linked to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that may lead to serious complications such as pulmonary embolism. Learn the warning signs, risk factors, prevention tips, and when urgent medical attention is needed. Early recognition and timely evaluation can help prevent dangerous complications.
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Migraine is more than just a headache—it is a neurological condition that can cause severe pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and sometimes visual or other neurological symptoms. This article explains common migraine triggers, symptoms, prevention strategies, treatment options, and warning signs that need medical attention. Understanding your triggers and tracking symptoms can help improve migraine management and quality of life.
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High blood pressure often becomes more common with age, but it is not something you simply have to accept. This article explains why BP can rise as blood vessels become stiffer, the risk factors and warning signs to know, and practical ways to manage it. Learn how healthy eating, regular exercise, weight control, less salt, better sleep, stress management, regular BP checks, and proper medical care can help protect your heart, brain, kidneys, and overall health.