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The Surgery: Len Valley Practice 01622 858341 Tithe Yard Church Square Lenham
Maidstone Kent ME17 2PJ(Article on new web site for Len Valley Practice and opening of new surgery)
Dentist: S.A Rumary BDS 01622 8582044, High St Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2QD
Pharmacy: Saxon Warrior Pharmacy 01622 858287, the Square Lenham. New touchscreen information centre, Advice on over 3000 health topics. Alternative medecines, Vitamin and mineral supplements, reading glasses, passport photos, film processing, photocopying, holiday requirements, smoking cessation. email saxonwarrior@aol.com
Mid Kent NHS Treatment Centre The Mid Kent NHS Treatment Centre provides high-quality specialist care for the people of Kent covering both day case surgery and in-patient surgery for six disciplines- Orthopaedics, Urology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Oral and Ear Nose and Throat.
Complementary Medecine: Sophie West IIHHT, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Swedish Body, Stress relief & Indian head massage. In your own home: 07940 597135
Chiropodist: Christine Griffiths MSSCh MBChA Registered member of the British Chiopody Assoc. Home Visiting Practice, For appointment call: 01233 335254
Veterinary Surgery: Mote Park Veterinary Surgery 01622 758737
Big Hiccup
Hiccups are common and usually last only for a few minutes, short attacks are just a nuisance but if prolonged it may become worrying, tiring and painful. These short, repeated, noisy intakes of air are caused by involuntary contractions of the diaphragm working against a partially closed windpipe.Treatment for this is to try and increase temporarily carbon dioxide levels in the blood by trying these methods. Sit quietly and hold your breath for as long as possibly, take long drinks from the opposite site of a cup or glass (never tried this as it sounds very difficult!) or place a paper bag (NOT PLASTIC) over the nose and mouth and re-breath the expired air for a minute to lower the level of oxygen in the blood. If hiccups persist for more than a few hours seek medical advice.
N Colbran, SB Div Off Lenham Division of St John Ambulance