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The number of people with diabetes in Ireland is growing rapidly. At present there are an estimated 191,000 people with the condition with approximately 30,000 of these undiagnosed. Knowing the symptoms and risk factors for diabetes is important as non-diagnosis can seriously affect your quality of life. Undiagnosed or poor controlled diabetes can damage your […]

Emergency situation – What to do in an Asthma Attack Occasionally an asthma attack may occur no matter how careful you are about taking your asthma treatment and avoiding triggers. An asthma attack normally doesn’t occur suddenly; most people find that asthma attacks are the result of a gradual worsening of symptoms over a few […]

Being breast aware is about getting to know your breasts so that you know what is normal for you. There is no right way or wrong way to check your breasts, but it should involve both looking and feeling. Find a way you are most comfortable with. This might be when you are in the […]

Symptoms: Cancers that are found within the prostate gland only are known as early prostate cancer. Men with early prostate cancer are unlikely to have any symptoms at all. Prostate cancers usually only cause symptoms when they are large enough to disturb your bladder or press on the tube that drains urine. For that reason, […]

The Mother and Infant Care Scheme provides an agreed programme of care to all expectant mothers who are resident in Ireland. This is a service provided by a family doctor of your choice and a hospital obstetrician. At Athboy Family Practice, we are pleased to offer this service to our patients. You do not need […]

CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS Christmas Eve (24th December) there will be a Walk in Surgery from 8am until 12pm with appointments only from 2pm until 5pm. Surgery will close on 24th December at 6pm and will re-open Thursday 27th December 2012 at 8am with a walk in surgery until 12pm and afternoon appointments only from 2pm to 5pm. On Friday […]