The 12 health problems I'm asked about most by patients - from struggling to get it up to menopause
There’s an increased risk of ED with heart disease and diabetes, so it could be symptomatic of an undiagnosed condition or an already diagnosed condition. We can manage this with a prescription for Viagra.
That’s because if you know, it can be a useful indicator of when you will reach menopause. Blood tests can be useful to determine hormone levels for those under 45, but usually a diagnosis is based on symptoms alone. It’s worth remembering though that family planning clinics usually have greater experience in this area than GPs, so it might be a better place to start. You can find your nearest services by searching online. They will advise you what to do next.
Patients may come in under the premise of something else. Please don’t be afraid to tell your GP if it’s your mental health. I’m less concerned with repeated mild illnesses where symptoms are manageable with ibuprofen and paracetamol than I am when a parent presents with a child who is not gaining weight or thriving.
But I can tell you now – it is very rare for a brain tumour to present with a headache as the only symptom. This is an example of where I start a differential diagnosis while taking a medical history. I might prescribe a course of painkillers to help a patient get moving again or make a physiotherapist referral to help with specific exercises. GPs are very good at ruling out anything serious, so do make an appointment.
If a patient has an underlying lung condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder or asthma, we might prescribe antibiotics as there is a risk of a secondary bacterial infection, but for healthy people, letting a cold run its course is best.-DR ZOE SAYS: Long Covid is such a new condition, we’re still learning about it. This is another presentation where keeping a diary will help, though.
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