by Ketan Dhatariya | Sep 25, 2020 | Eastern Daily Press
EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “I really don’t like taking tablets. My GP says I should be on all the time. Why can’t all my medications be given to me as a patch?” There are an increasing number of drugs that can now be given as a patch. These include...
by Ketan Dhatariya | Sep 25, 2020 | Eastern Daily Press
EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My father was recently diagnosed as having a heart attack. His only symptom was being a little breathless. I thought that having a heart attack meant pain in the chest or in the arm, was I wrong?” I am sorry to hear about...
by Ketan Dhatariya | Sep 25, 2020 | Eastern Daily Press
EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “I have recently been suffering from splitting headaches and vomiting. I see flashing lights and find a quiet dark room is the only way to reduce the pain. Are these ‘migraines’ and what can I do?” Migraine is...
by Ketan Dhatariya | Sep 25, 2020 | Eastern Daily Press
EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “I have heard that the insulin I am using for my diabetes is being withdrawn. I have been on it for over 10 years and do not want to change. What should I do?” You are correct, a particular brand of insulin, Mixtard 30®,...
by Ketan Dhatariya | Sep 25, 2020 | Eastern Daily Press
EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My little girl has recently developed a few small, painful mouth ulcers. What causes these? ” Mouth ulcers are a breach or break in the ‘mucous membrane’ or lining of the inside of the mouth. They often look like small...
