Sweating / Hyperhidrosis

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “I am troubled greatly by sweating and I have to change my clothes up to three times a day. It is getting to be socially very embarrassing. What can I do?” Even though you may not realise it, but this is a very common problem....

Tablets and Diabetes

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My GP has stopped some of my diabetes tablets saying that they may make me ill. He said I may need insulin which I don’t want to do. What options do I have?” It sounds as though you have type 2 diabetes. That is the one...

Taking Tablets Before Bed

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My GP has told me to take my pills just before I go to bed, but I keep forgetting. Is it really that important to keep to a certain time?” This is a very common problem. Taking tablets at a certain time of day can be...

Tennis Elbow

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My GP has told me I have tennis elbow. How can this be the case when I don’t play tennis?” Tennis elbow is also known as lateral epicondylitis. It is diagnosed when the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender,...

Thyroid Lump

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “I have recently noticed a lump in my neck and my GP tells me this is probably a thyroid cyst. What is this?” The thyroid is a gland that sits in the neck producing a hormone called thyroxine. The gland is made up of lots...