Barrack Lane Medical Centre, Ipswich

Healthy Living Advice

The doctors strongly recommend that in order to stay well and avoid problems in the future, you observe the following points:
 

bullet Try and eat a healthy diet that is high in fibre and low in fat.
bullet Do not smoke.
bullet Drink alcohol in moderation.
bullet Take some form of regular exercise.

We advise you to consult your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms:

bullet Any unexplained lumps or bumps
bullet Any changes in appearance of a mole, especially if it becomes larger, or begins to itch or bleed.
bullet Unexplained bleeding from anywhere e.g. blood in the water or motions.
bullet Unexplained weight loss. 

For self help advice on healthy living please follow the following patient information and government website links and type in healthy living to their search engines.

Patient UK
NHS Direct
Department of Health - Healthy Living