From sleep physicians to corona experts: Doctors from all over the country spoke about their specialties at the OÖN Health Day. But that’s not all: after the lectures, visitors to the stand of Gesundheitsholding and Kepler University Hospital were able to talk to the doctors in person.
“In addition, many people came to us with their specific problems. We were then able to explain to them where they could go with it,” said the press spokespersons for the two houses, Jutta Oberweger (from left) and Brigitte Buberl – pictured above with Karl Lehner, CEO of Oberösterreichische Gesundheitsholding. “That was a great help and relief for many visitors.”
Medi Mouse
The rush to the so-called Medi-Mouse at the health day was very large. “The device takes a spine measurement and shows problem areas,” explains Uniqa vitality coach Markus Fischeidl.
But he also knows what you can do to prevent pain from occurring in the first place. “There are simple exercises like sit-ups,” says the expert. “It’s enough if you just lift your head and shoulders. Then turn around and also lift your head and shoulders from the prone position.”
Also recommended: Get on all fours, crouch back and let your spine “sag” in between. “If you repeat this ten to fifteen times a day for a total of three rounds, you have already done a lot for your back health.”
sleep tips
At the booth of the Chamber of Pharmacists, everything revolved around the topic of sleep disorders this year. “A lot of people struggle with that,” said pharmacist Johann Hochleitner from Linz. The gentlest way to fall asleep is through tea, and sleep hygiene is also important. “So make sure that it’s dark and rather cool in the room, stick to regular bedtimes and don’t spend any time in front of screens in the evenings.”
If you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep, his colleague Bettina Kobler, a pharmacist from Ried/Innkreis, advises you to take valerian drops. “But oat straw tincture also works very well.” And another tip: “Put the bottle right on the bedside table, then you don’t have to get up and turn on the light – which in turn would only make you even more alert.”
skin check
The Cancer Aid in Upper Austria also offered a special service. In addition to an information stand, there was a birthmark check carried out by Sebastian Prammer, dermatologist at the Wels Clinic.
“No matter what skin type you have, you should definitely have your moles checked once a year,” says the dermatologist. “Especially when such a mole appears suddenly or an existing one changes. Then it’s better to go to the doctor immediately,” says the expert.
Incidentally, there is an ABC rule for self-observation: “A stands for asymmetrical, B for limitation, i.e. if you can’t tell exactly where the mark begins or ends, and C is abbreviation for colour,” explains Prammer. “If a birthmark is suddenly multicolored, it also means: Get it checked out immediately!”
blood pressure
The queues were particularly long in front of the two stands that the University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions had set up in the Promenaden Galerien in Linz. The OÖN readers could have their blood pressure checked here, and blood sugar and cholesterol could also be measured if they wished. There were also tips for caregivers.
Despite the stress of exams (the end of school is imminent), the students were very happy to be there. “They’re really good at it,” said Claudia Lamplmair, one of the teachers. And the visitors gladly took advantage of the offer. “Especially the older people, who often have to take medication, wanted to know where they stand and to see if everything is going well,” says Marlene Hirtenlehner, teacher at the University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions.
Source: Nachrichten
