Dr. Andrew Murray Paarl Practice

Dr. Andrew Murray Paarl Practice Trusted family healthcare in Paarl
021 300 1062
31A Van der Lingen Street, Paarl
[email protected]
www.doctormurray.co.za

🍷 Moderation is Key SA has high alcohol-related harm rates. 🔸 1 drink = 340ml beer / 150ml wine / 1 tot spirit 🔸 Men: ma...
26/10/2025

🍷 Moderation is Key

SA has high alcohol-related harm rates.
🔸 1 drink = 340ml beer / 150ml wine / 1 tot spirit
🔸 Men: max 2/day | Women: max 1/day
🚫 Don’t mix with meds or drive after drinking
✅ Take drink-free days weekly

Think before you pour. Your liver and brain will thank you.

🧠 It’s Okay Not to Be Okay Mental health struggles are common. 🔸 Depression = more than sadness 🔸 Anxiety affects your b...
19/10/2025

🧠 It’s Okay Not to Be Okay

Mental health struggles are common.
🔸 Depression = more than sadness
🔸 Anxiety affects your body, too
✅ Talk to someone you trust
✅ Seek professional help early
✅ Exercise, sleep, and community support help

No shame in getting help. Mental health is health.

💦 Burning, Urgency, Pain? Might Be a UTI. Women are more prone to UTIs. 🔸 Wipe front to back 🔸 Urinate after in*******se...
12/10/2025

💦 Burning, Urgency, Pain? Might Be a UTI.

Women are more prone to UTIs.
🔸 Wipe front to back
🔸 Urinate after in*******se
🔸 Drink water, avoid harsh soaps
🔸 Cranberry extract may help
💊 See your doctor early – don’t ignore symptoms

Left untreated, UTIs can become kidney infections.

💢 Got Lower Back Pain? You’re Not Alone. Over 80% of adults experience it. ✅ Keep moving – rest makes it worse ✅ Strengt...
05/10/2025

💢 Got Lower Back Pain? You’re Not Alone.

Over 80% of adults experience it.
✅ Keep moving – rest makes it worse
✅ Strengthen your core
✅ Avoid heavy lifting and poor posture
🚫 Don’t jump to scans or surgery
🧘 Physiotherapy and stretching can work wonders

Relief is possible without long-term meds.

🚭 Your Lungs Will Thank You Benefits of quitting start in 20 minutes! ✅ 2 weeks: better circulation, easier breathing ✅ ...
30/09/2025

🚭 Your Lungs Will Thank You

Benefits of quitting start in 20 minutes!
✅ 2 weeks: better circulation, easier breathing
✅ 3 months: lungs start to heal
✅ 1 year: risk of heart disease halves
💬 Get support – meds, apps, or counselling

Quitting is hard. Not quitting is harder on your body.

👁️ Your Vision Deserves Attention Blurred vision? Headaches? You might need a check-up. 🔸 Diabetes and high BP affect th...
23/09/2025

👁️ Your Vision Deserves Attention

Blurred vision? Headaches? You might need a check-up.
🔸 Diabetes and high BP affect the eyes
🔸 Screen time strains your vision
✅ Annual checks after age 40
✅ Wear sunglasses – UV damage is real
✅ Eat for your eyes: spinach, carrots, oily fish

Protect your vision now, see clearly later.

💉 Protect Now, Prevent Later Vaccines save millions of lives. 🛡️ SA's public programme covers: measles, polio, TB, rotav...
16/09/2025

💉 Protect Now, Prevent Later

Vaccines save millions of lives.
🛡️ SA's public programme covers: measles, polio, TB, rotavirus & more
✅ Stick to the schedule (Road-to-Health booklet)
✅ Delay only when medically advised
✅ Keep a copy of your child's vaccine card

Healthy kids = protected communities.

🌼 Allergies = More Than Sneezing Hay fever affects your daily life, sleep, and focus. Symptoms: 🔸 Nasal congestion 🔸 Run...
09/09/2025

🌼 Allergies = More Than Sneezing

Hay fever affects your daily life, sleep, and focus.
Symptoms:
🔸 Nasal congestion
🔸 Runny nose
🔸 Itchy eyes
✅ Use antihistamines or steroid nasal sprays
✅ Rinse nose with saline
✅ Keep windows closed on high pollen days

You don’t need to suffer through allergy season. Relief is possible.

🧴 Itchy Skin That Won’t Go Away? Chronic conditions like eczema and psoriasis flare with: 🔸 Cold or dry weather 🔸 Stress...
04/09/2025

🧴 Itchy Skin That Won’t Go Away?

Chronic conditions like eczema and psoriasis flare with:
🔸 Cold or dry weather
🔸 Stress
🔸 Harsh soaps
✅ Moisturise twice daily
✅ Avoid hot showers
✅ Use prescribed creams, not over-the-counter steroids long-term

Skin health = comfort + confidence. See your GP for options.

🩸 Tired All the Time? It Might Be Anaemia.Common in women and people with poor diets.Signs:🔸 Fatigue🔸 Pale skin🔸 Dizzine...
02/09/2025

🩸 Tired All the Time? It Might Be Anaemia.
Common in women and people with poor diets.
Signs:
🔸 Fatigue
🔸 Pale skin
🔸 Dizziness
🔸 Cold hands and feet
✅ Eat iron-rich foods: spinach, red meat, legumes
✅ Get tested
✅ Supplements only if needed

Iron matters. Low levels = low energy.

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31A Van Der Lingen Street
Paarl

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 12:00

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