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Anxiety pills no longer work for me - I just can't see the point in carrying on. DR MARTIN SCURR gives words of comfort
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Anxiety pills no longer work for me - I just can't see the point in carrying on. DR MARTIN SCURR gives words of comfort

Daily Mail  

Since Covid, I have suffered severe anxiety and depression. Name and address withheld Dr Martin Scurr replies: At this time of year there will be many people going through what you are experiencing and I thank you for your letter. Don't struggle on alone, speak to your GP and family as soon as possible, says Dr Scurr Duloxetine can be …

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Can bendy joints make you prone to accidental leaks? DR MARTIN SCURR has the answer
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Can bendy joints make you prone to accidental leaks? DR MARTIN SCURR has the answer

Daily Mail  

Q: My granddaughter, who’s three, was diagnosed with hypermobility from birth. As a result, many people are left in some distress because of their symptoms, which can include excessively stretchy skin, dislocated joints, pain and gut problems. This may be the result of a weakened anal sphincter, which controls the exit of stools, as part of a general weakness in …

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The surprising medication that can give you back ache - and what you must ask your GP: DR MARTIN SCURR
1 month, 1 week ago

The surprising medication that can give you back ache - and what you must ask your GP: DR MARTIN SCURR

Daily Mail  

Q: I have lower back ache which makes walking upright difficult, so I tend to lean forwards for relief. Ask your GP to refer you for an X-ray or MRI scan, says Dr Scurr You also mention that you've had both knee joints replaced due to severe osteoarthritis, and it's highly likely you also have it in the spine. You …

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Should I wear a mask to filter out pollution while I'm cycling? DR MARTIN SCURR has the answer
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Should I wear a mask to filter out pollution while I'm cycling? DR MARTIN SCURR has the answer

Daily Mail  

Is there any research on the amount of carbon inhaled by cyclists on busy city streets? He measured his own blood carbon monoxide levels using the hospital’s equipment and compared these with the levels in his blood when he made the same journey by bus – and was surprised to find the bus trip resulted in far higher carbon monoxide …

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DR SCURR: Despite Sir Chris Hoy's campaign, we should NOT screen younger men for prostate cancer - the tests are too unreliable
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2 months ago

DR SCURR: Despite Sir Chris Hoy's campaign, we should NOT screen younger men for prostate cancer - the tests are too unreliable

Daily Mail  

Much as I admire and respect Sir Chris Hoy for drawing attention to prostate cancer, I fear he is quite wrong to call for younger men to undergo PSA tests to screen them for the disease, as he did yesterday. Currently men aged 50 or over can ask their GP for a PSA test, but Mr Streeting will know that …

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Is surgery REALLY the best way to deal with piles? DR SCURR has the answer...
2 months ago

Is surgery REALLY the best way to deal with piles? DR SCURR has the answer...

Daily Mail  

I've been offered an operation to remove a prolapsed haemorrhoid but I'm worried it will be painful and leave me incontinent. Risk factors include constipation, straining during bowel movements, pregnancy and heavy lifting, as these all increase pressure in blood vessels, making haemorrhoids more likely. Risk factors of haemorrhoids include constipation, straining during bowel movements, pregnancy and heavy lifting, as …

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DR MARTIN SCURR: The common stomach medicine that may cause dementia... and what you should do about it
2 months, 2 weeks ago

DR MARTIN SCURR: The common stomach medicine that may cause dementia... and what you should do about it

Daily Mail  

I've stopped taking lansoprazole for my acid reflux because I'm worried it can cause dementia. Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor – these drugs reduce stomach acid production, which reduces acid reflux. On the plus side, the PPI is likely to have eased your acid reflux – and we know this is important, as repeated exposure to stomach acid can, …

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DR MARTIN SCURR: Anyone over 30 must check their blood pressure - and here's how NOT to do it...
2 months, 3 weeks ago

DR MARTIN SCURR: Anyone over 30 must check their blood pressure - and here's how NOT to do it...

Daily Mail  

Are you doing it all wrong? Last week, researchers in the US reported that holding your arm in the incorrect position when taking your blood pressure could substantially overestimate the reading. Taking blood pressure is a low-tech medical measurement - but the results can be the difference between life or death But first, you may wonder why, in this era …

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GPs are squandering whatever public support they have left by betraying us all: DR MARTIN SCURR
5 months, 1 week ago

GPs are squandering whatever public support they have left by betraying us all: DR MARTIN SCURR

Daily Mail  

The worst of all worlds – that’s the only way to sum up the disgraceful decision by more than 8,500 GPs to vote for industrial action ahead of negotiations with the Government over new contracts. Several of them are downright dangerous to patients, despite claims by the doctors’ union that by implementing them, GPs can ‘support a safe service for …

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DR SCURR: How to stop teeth grinding... without wearing a mouth guard
5 months, 2 weeks ago

DR SCURR: How to stop teeth grinding... without wearing a mouth guard

Daily Mail  

My dentist says I grind my teeth. Sleep-related bruxism, the repetitive grinding or clenching of teeth during the night, is most common in childhood - affecting more than 20 per cent of children What connects many of these triggers is that they cause very short periods of waking: studies show that bruxism occurs sporadically, during moments of 'micro arousal' from …

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Crippling drug side-effects forced us to abandon our treatment: From statins to breast cancer medication, thousands are giving up on their prescriptions. Here's what to do if you're one of them
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Crippling drug side-effects forced us to abandon our treatment: From statins to breast cancer medication, thousands are giving up on their prescriptions. Here's what to do if you're one of them

Daily Mail  

After surgery and radiotherapy for breast cancer, Marie Jones was prescribed a daily pill to reduce the chances of the disease returning. The decision to stop treatment and take her chances with breast cancer instead wasn't one that Marie took lightly, or without fully assessing the risks. It is estimated that between a third and half of medication prescribed for …

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DR MARTIN SCURR: Why Kate's cancer diagnosis is especially devastating - and how three words in her statement will make a difference
9 months, 2 weeks ago

DR MARTIN SCURR: Why Kate's cancer diagnosis is especially devastating - and how three words in her statement will make a difference

Daily Mail  

Sometimes the health problems that afflict us can be down simply to bad luck. Clearly we can — and should — do everything we can to minimise the risk of ill health: eat a balanced diet, take exercise; get enough sleep; and all the other ‘right things’, according to what the medics tell us. Tests after Kate's abdominal surgery in …

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I'm worried heartburn pills will raise my risk of dementia, is that true? Ask DR MARTIN SCURR
9 months, 3 weeks ago

I'm worried heartburn pills will raise my risk of dementia, is that true? Ask DR MARTIN SCURR

Daily Mail  

Q: I have a hiatus hernia and my doctor has put me on lansoprazole. In some cases, stomach acid spills up into the oesophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, chest or abdominal pain, problems swallowing, recurrent sore throat or an unexplained cough. Research shows up to 40 per cent of symptoms can be reduced with diet and lifestyle changes But …

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DR MARTIN SCURR: Why Kate may have taken off her wedding rings for THAT Mother's Day photograph
9 months, 4 weeks ago

DR MARTIN SCURR: Why Kate may have taken off her wedding rings for THAT Mother's Day photograph

Daily Mail  

What medical reasons might there be for someone to stop wearing their wedding rings? It's one of the questions being asked following the publication of the Mother's Day photograph where the Princess of Wales appears to be ring-free. One obvious cause is weight loss – and it's not uncommon following abdominal surgery, such as the Princess of Wales has just …

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One of my testicles is bigger than the other - should I be worried? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR
9 months, 4 weeks ago

One of my testicles is bigger than the other - should I be worried? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR

Daily Mail  

Q: I have a problem with an enlarged testicle. Dr Scurr replies: What you’ve described is almost certainly a hydrocele, a type of swelling in the scrotum caused by a build-up of fluid. Dr Scurr replies to your health problems The tunica vaginalis is a remnant from early development, left over from when the testicle forms as the foetus develops. …

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What's making me so windy and constipated? DR MARTIN SCURR on the symptoms many find difficult to discuss
10 months ago

What's making me so windy and constipated? DR MARTIN SCURR on the symptoms many find difficult to discuss

Daily Mail  

Q: I am very flatulent and sometimes pass mucus. Dr Martin Scurr: Many people find these kinds of symptoms difficult to discuss, so I commend you for raising this important topic. Your brother was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis, presumably via a scan after he’d developed symptoms — the most common for DVT is unexplained swelling in the leg. …

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Both my toenails fell off. Should I be worried? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Both my toenails fell off. Should I be worried? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR

Daily Mail  

Two months ago, my left big toenail dropped off in bed, followed shortly after by my right toenail. Dr Scurr replies: Spontaneous loss of a nail is known as onycholysis: the big toenail is the most commonly affected and regrowth takes approximately 18 months — nothing can speed this up. Typically it’s caused by repeated minor trauma, often due to …

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Could acupuncture stop the constant ringing in my ears? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Could acupuncture stop the constant ringing in my ears? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR

Daily Mail  

I have had severe tinnitus in both ears for ten years. Acupuncture has been practised in China for well over 2,000 years, and said to treat health problems by stimulating certain pressure points on the body using needles Treatment focuses on reducing symptoms, and usually involves a form of cognitive behavioural therapy or biofeedback. It’s been practised in China for …

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My GP wants me to go on statins even though I am slim, eat healthily and exercise. Can I say no? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR
10 months, 4 weeks ago

My GP wants me to go on statins even though I am slim, eat healthily and exercise. Can I say no? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR

Daily Mail  

I’m slim, eat healthily and exercise regularly. You’ve clearly been assessed using the QRisk3 calculator; this involves entering data about a patient — such as age, sex, ethnicity, blood pressure and weight — and then an alogorithm calculates the chances of having a heart attack or stroke within the following ten years. At 14 per cent, your risk is moderate, …

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How can I lower my blood pressure without taking more drugs? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR
11 months, 1 week ago

How can I lower my blood pressure without taking more drugs? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR

Daily Mail  

Q: I'm 73 and have had high blood pressure for years. Treatment for high blood pressure — also known as hypertension — should always include non-drug measures alongside medication. Research shows that reducing your daily intake of salt can reduce blood pressure — cutting back by 3g, for instance, lowers systolic pressure by an average 5mmHg, one study found. A …

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DR MARTIN SCURR: A planned operation reduces the risk of complications for Kate
11 months, 3 weeks ago

DR MARTIN SCURR: A planned operation reduces the risk of complications for Kate

Daily Mail  

She exudes radiant good health, so the news – released by Kensington Palace yesterday – that the Princess of Wales has undergone abdominal surgery at the London Clinic will have given rise to some concern. This would have minimised the possibility of any untoward complications – the surgery performed calmly, with all available specialists present, working as a team without …

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Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race set to boost tourism in regional city after COVID-19 downturn
2 years, 8 months ago

Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race set to boost tourism in regional city after COVID-19 downturn

ABC  

Peter Harburg was just six years old when he got his first taste of the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race. Key points: The Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race will set sail in Brisbane on Good Friday About a dozen events will be held in the central Queensland city across the long weekend in celebration of the race Gladstone Area Promotion …

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What's making me feel so dizzy? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions
2 years, 11 months ago

What's making me feel so dizzy? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions

Daily Mail  

I’ve suffered from balance issues since late 2018. Although migraine is usually associated with headaches, sometimes they cause no pain at all In vestibular migraine, the dizziness tends to come before the visual disturbance, and most patients do not experience headache. A family member who is 40 is experiencing difficult menopausal symptoms, but has had oestrogen-positive, low-grade ovarian cancer and …

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Do low salt levels slow down stroke recovery? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions
2 years, 11 months ago

Do low salt levels slow down stroke recovery? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions

Daily Mail  

My father is now entering his 13th week in hospital after a suspected stroke. We hear so much about the need to cut our salt intake to avoid high blood pressure but, in fact, we all need some salt — in the form of sodium — as it’s used by the body for healthy muscle and nerve function. But occasionally …

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