Diseases and Conditions
A number of diseases and conditions are treated at Dover Hospital including:
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Cancer. This potentially fatal disease is unfortunately, on the rise. Dover Hospital is offering treatment for the most common types of cancer but it is also providing a variety of support programmes for families of cancer patients in order to help them to cope and offer the much needed support to their loved ones. At the same time, the hospital is providing programmes that increase cancer awareness and help the Dover population reduce the risk of developing cancer.
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Obesity. At Dover Hospital, obesity is viewed as a chronic condition rather than merely a consequence of unhealthy lifestyle. Since obesity can lead to potentially serious health complications and even premature death, the management of the hospital has decided to extend the hospital’s programmes to obesity treatment. Their goal is to help the Dover population reach a healthy body weight and maintain it when losing excess pounds. Dover Hospital obesity treatment programme is based on a healthy diet plan and regular exercise, while severely obese individuals who are at increased risk of complications may also be prescribed medications. All patients who are enrolled in the Dover Hospital weight loss programme are closely monitored by the staff to ensure a healthy body weight loss.
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Addictions and substance abuse. Dover Hospital also offers help to individuals with addictions and substance abuse problems as well as support to their families. Since addictions and substance abuse treatment is an ongoing process, both the patients and their families are provided a full access to information about the problem as well as follow-up care in the form of support groups and consulting.
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Immunisations. Dover Hospital offers annual influenza immunisations which provide an effective protection against flu. It is especially recommended for people with chronic conditions, the elderly and children because they are at increased risk of developing complications. The hospital also offers other immunisations including pneumococcal vaccine that helps prevent bacterial pneumonia and vaccines for tropical diseases and infections that are rare in developed but relatively common in the developing countries. These are recommended for travellers who plan to visit high risk areas.
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Mental health. Dover Hospital provides treatment of mental diseases and disorders but it also offers various programmes for the general population with an aim to promote psychological health and well-being. All who are having difficulties controlling stress can enrol in the hospital’s stress management programmes which will teach them relaxation and stress management techniques.