Just a recap of today’s show, we spoke to Erika Ketterer – a Dietician from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa.As we know that this week is the Stroke Awareness Week. A stroke occurs when an artery that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the brain bursts or becomes blocked by a blood clot And it requires immediate medical treatment when symptoms are noticed. Erika told us more about preventative measures that one can take in order to stay healthy. For more information you can contact the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa at (021) 447 4222 or the share call line at 0860 223 222or visit their website at www.heartfoundation.co.za
And we also spoke to Dr David Gotlieb – A Rheumatologist. We were talking about Gout, one of the most painful rheumatic diseases. Gout accounts for approximately 5 percent of all cases of arthritis. Dr Gotlieb told us more about the causes and that it is treatable. Gout has been known for more than 2000 years. It can affect men of any age. It is less common in women and only occurs after menopause. For more information you can visit www.arthritis.co.za or your nearest health care centre.
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