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EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “I have heard that the insulin I am using for my diabetes is being withdrawn.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...
by Ketan Dhatariya | Sep 25, 2020 | Eastern Daily Press
EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My pharmacist has asked to see me to go through my medication. I thought my doctor would do that?” It sounds as though your pharmacist wants to do a ‘Medicines Use Review’ or MUR. It is a free appointment at your local pharmacy...
by Ketan Dhatariya | Sep 25, 2020 | Eastern Daily Press
EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My GP has started me on some new tablets, my pharmacist now says they want to discuss these with me, why is this?” In England alone, it has been estimated that 15 million people have a long term condition. This means,...
