Cholesterol

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My doctor has told me that I have high cholesterol levels and that I need to be on tablets. Can I not just cut down on my chips and biscuits?” Thanks you for your very topical question. Cholesterol is essential for life....

Cold Sore

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “I have developed a small blister on my lower lip that my GP has told me is a cold sore. What is this?” A cold sore is an infection caused by the virus herpes simplex. There are two kinds of herpes simplex viruses, type 1...

Colour Blindness

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My son has been diagnosed with colour blindness. What does this mean?” The eye senses 3 colours – red, blue and green. All the other colours are made up of combinations of these three ‘primary’ colours. The part of the...

Diabetes

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My GP told me I have had a mini-stroke after I temporarily lost my speech. What is this?” The number of people with diabetes in Norfolk is increasing by over 2000 people per year. It is a long term condition that needs regular...