Complications of Ozempic (semaglutide) Semaglutide is a revolutionary drug. But what about its long-term effects? Is Ozempic safe to use for several months or years? The truth is, as the drug is relatively new, the long-term effects of Ozempic are not yet fully known. Ozempic (semaglutide) was originally designed to control blood sugar levels in […]
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Long-term effects of head injury and concussion Some contact sports are now known to cause long-term problems secondary to repetitive head injury and concussion – including: football; rugby union and rugby league; American, Australian rules and Gaelic football; boxing and other martial arts, where there is repetitive striking of the head. Other contact sports, like […]
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Long-term effects of tobacco smoking Long-term smoking does harm to many parts of the body, 1. Cardiovascular disease Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, including ischaemic heart disease (IHD), stroke, and peripheral vascular disease (PVD). 2. Lung cancer and respiratory problems Smoking is the primary cause of lung cancer, accounting for 80% of lung […]
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Long-term effects of painkillers and analgesia Analgesia (painkillers) are useful in the short term to deal with pain. If possible, long term use is best avoided, for the following reasons. 1. Opioid dependence and withdrawal Long-term use of opioids (e.g. morphine, fentanyl) can lead to physical dependence. Withdrawal symptoms include nausea, tremors, and anxiety. 2. […]
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What are the long-term effects of alcohol? There are many long-term effects of excess alcohol use. It primarily affects 3 organs (the liver, heart and brain). We will deal with them first. 1. Liver / Gastrointestinal System Alcohol can harm the liver, whose job it is to break down harmful substances in the body. This […]
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What are uterine fibroids? Definition Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomas, are benign (non-cancerous) growths that develop in the uterus. They are made up of muscle and fibrous tissue and can vary in size, shape, and location – they may be tiny or as big as a football. Natural history: they often regress (go […]
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Fibroids: 10 Q&As and answers There are many controversies and challenges associated with fibroids. This is why it is complicated and difficult to make decisions for the patient and doctor. In this article, we will now go through 10 of the controversies (and challenges) about fibroids as Q&As. 1. What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids, […]
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10 fibroid facts In this article we will describe 10 fibroid facts: and focus on why there are problems with their diagnosis and treatment. Key Points (and why there are problems) Definition: are very common benign tumours of the uterus (womb); upto 7 in 10 White women and 8 in 10 Black women have one […]
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How to investigate someone who is tired all the time In this article we will describe the causes of a someone being tired all the time (TATT), how to investigate them. Often no cause is found. But you need to think about (and exclude) the causes below first. Key Points These are the 7 (groups […]
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10 urine facts So, what’s this about elephants?! Read on .. dear reader. 1. What colour should urine be? The yellow colour of urine comes from a pigment called urochrome, which is produced during the breakdown of haemoglobin. Urine is usually pale straw or transparent yellow, but its colour can change depending on what you […]
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