by Ketan Dhatariya | Sep 25, 2020 | Eastern Daily Press
EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya Phantom limb pain is pain appearing to come from where an amputated limb used to be. To understand why people experience this kind of unpleasant sensation, one needs to understand how pain is perceived usually. The skin has lots...
by Ketan Dhatariya | Sep 25, 2020 | Eastern Daily Press
EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “I am pregnant and had a small bleed. After my scan I was told I have a ‘placenta previa’. What is this?” The placenta is the part of the developing baby that allows transfer of energy and oxygen to be delivered to the...
by Ketan Dhatariya | Sep 25, 2020 | Eastern Daily Press
EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My periods have become more irregular recently. My GP did some blood tests and told me my ‘prolactin’ levels were high. What is this?” Prolactin, as the name suggests is the hormone responsible for promoting lactation –...
by Ketan Dhatariya | Sep 25, 2020 | Eastern Daily Press
EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My son has developed scaly areas on his knees and elbows. Our doctor tells us he has psoriasis. What is this?” Psoriasis is a recurrent non-infectious, inflammatory condition of the skin. It causes raised red patches of...
by Ketan Dhatariya | Sep 25, 2020 | Eastern Daily Press
EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “I’ve been referred to a psychologist by my GP, I was wondering what the difference was between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?” Psychologists and psychiatrists both deal with human behaviour and mental health...
