Patients self-injecting vitamin B12 without telling their GP, finds study A large proportion of patients with a vitamin B12 deficiency self-inject medication sourced online, citing difficulty with accessing treatment from GPs
Patients should contact their GP or diabetes specialist nurse if sulphur burps are accompanied by: Severe or persistent abdominal pain , particularly if localised or worsening Persistent vomiting that prevents adequate fluid or medication intake Signs of dehydration , including dark urine, dizziness, or reduced urine output Bloody or black stools , which may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding Unexplained fever or signs of infection Severe diarrhoea lasting more than 48 hours Pain in the upper right abdomen, jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes), pale stools , which may indicate gallbladder problems Severe abdominal distension with inability to pass stool or gas , which could suggest bowel obstruction Acute pancreatitis is a rare but serious adverse effect associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists, including Ozempic
He was not looking for a diabetes drug
With TelePlus Care, a Hamilton patient receives a proper clinical assessment, evidence-based medication where appropriate, and the ongoing monitoring that fad programs simply cannot provide: dose titration, side-effect management, lab review, and check-ins at regular intervals
Andrew: Platelet-rich plasma
