gc4321

 
Member Since October 16, 2007 , From Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I'm a medic with a special interest in Blood Pressure Treatment with a particular focus on low blood pressure symptoms and treatment . Treatment for shoulder pain and joint pain also takes up most of my working day.
About gc4321:

I'm a doctor based in Edinburgh, Scotland. My special interests are in blood pressure treatment, fatigue and shoulder pain.


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Answered: How is Vinca Major used as a nutrient?

I didn't know it was. The vinca plants or periwinkles became famous when it was discovered that they could be used to produce very powerful anti cancer chemotherapy drugs - Vincristine and Vinblastine ...

Answered: Fatal spinal cord injury

At any level but particularly above C3

Answered: Near hip pain while running

sounds like ilio tibial band syndrome - sometimes called "snapping hip" go see a sports therapist or a sports medicine doctor for advice about treatment

Answered: Streching lower leg muscles

I agree with eniv 4 - this stretch works really well but it can be uncomfortable until you get used to it

Answered: Can night sweats be a possilbe side effect of ...

Yes This is quite common with sertraline and other similar drugs - try taking the dose in the morning instead of at night

Answered: Tanning underwater

Yes - but it depends how deep under water you go

Answered: Hypertension

Increased risk of stroke Increased risk of heart disease and heart attack Associated with diabetes Increased risk of kidney problems and kidney failure Increased risk of heart failure

Answered: Compatibilityof prescriptions/vitamins

Vitamins dont usually cause any major interaction with blood pressure medications - provided you dont take excessive doses of the vitamins. Ask your local pharmacist to run a check through their ...

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