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Latest health stories

Patient-friendly articles on prevention, treatment and what is new at West-Med, written by the doctors who see you.

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SkinLatest

Skin cancer warning signs: when should you get a mole checked?

Dr Esther Scott explains the warning signs of skin cancer and when a changing or suspicious mole should be professionally assessed.

A dermatologist reviewing magnified skin images on a clinic monitor
Skin

Mole mapping in Somerset West: advanced skin screening with the FotoFinder ATBM Master

Mole mapping and skin screening are now available at The Sanctuary in Somerset West, using the FotoFinder ATBM Master to document your skin and track changes over time.

Pre-order your flu vaccine at West Med between March and April to earn up to 1000 Discovery Vitality points at the Somerset West and Bellville branches
Prevention

Flu vaccine near me: why getting vaccinated this season matters

If you have been searching for a flu vaccine near you in Bellville, Somerset West or Stellenbosch, here is what to know before you book.

A patient receiving treatment for heat exhaustion after prolonged exposure to warm weather in Bellville
Urgent care

Treatment for heat exhaustion in Bellville

When temperatures rise in the Western Cape, heat exhaustion sends more patients to the doctor than most people expect. Here is when to seek same-day care.

Sinus pressure and inflammation affecting the facial sinuses in an adult patient
Wellness

Sinus pressure in Somerset West: when it is more than just allergies

Sinus pressure is a common concern during seasonal changes. Here is how to tell an allergy from an infection, and when to see a GP.

A doctor in a walk-in clinic examining a patient with lower back pain, a common symptom requiring UTI treatment in Bellville
Urgent care

Same-day treatment for urinary tract infections in Bellville

UTIs are among the most common bacterial infections, and they develop fast. Same-day diagnosis and treatment prevents the infection reaching the kidneys.

A doctor at a walk-in clinic in Somerset West assessing a patient's ankle injury after a sports-related accident
Urgent care

Sports injuries that can be treated at a walk-in clinic in Somerset West

Sprains, minor fractures, contusions and tendonitis rarely need an emergency unit, but they do need seeing. Here is what a walk-in can handle.

A patient consulting a doctor in Stellenbosch about stomach bug symptoms and dehydration
Urgent care

Stomach bug treatment in Stellenbosch: when to see a GP

Most stomach bugs settle on their own. These are the symptoms that mean it is time to stop waiting and see a doctor.

A woman experiencing migraine symptoms while pressing her temples indoors
Wellness

Migraine treatment in Bellville during hot weather

Heat, dehydration and glare are among the most common migraine triggers. Here is why attacks cluster in summer and what can be done about it.

A man experiencing dehydration symptoms from heat exhaustion while holding a water bottle outdoors
Wellness

Dehydration symptoms in Somerset West: when should you visit a doctor?

Mild dehydration can usually be managed at home. These are the signs that mean it needs a doctor rather than a glass of water.

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Shop F14A, First Floor, The Sanctuary Shopping Centre, Cnr De Beers Ave & Broadway Blvd (R44), Somerset West, 7130

Monday – Friday
08:00 – 18:00
Saturday
08:00 – 14:00
Sunday
08:00 – 14:00
Public holidays
08:00 – 14:00
021 493 6278Majik.Med@West-Med.co.za

Ground Floor, Majik Forest Shopping Centre, Van Riebeeckshof Rd, Van Riebeeckshof, Bellville, 7530

Monday – Friday
08:00 – 18:00
Saturday
08:00 – 14:00
Sunday
08:00 – 12:00
Public holidays
08:00 – 12:00
021 493 6282dieboord@west-med.co.za

4 Saffraan St, Die Boord, Stellenbosch, 7613

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