Cystitis and thrush are not normally serious health conditions, and can be treated with relative ease. A quick round of antibiotics can clear up cystitis, while vaginal thrush can be treated with a single-dose capsule, pessaries or cream. But, anyone who suffers from recurring episodes from either of these conditions can attest that it’s never fun to feel the first pangs of an infection coming on. They can be painful, and it’s a ‘pain’ to have to locate the medicines to treat them.
Certain lifestyle changes can help stave off cystitis and thrush before they start, and if you’re a woman who is prone to one or both of them, it pays to learn more about non-medical preventative measures. Read in full
Rupert Webster has been kind enough to share these true-life realisations with us, in the hope of helping men in similar situations. ED can wreak emotional havoc on individuals and couples, but knowing that others have been through the same kind of experience can be comforting and informative.
When you have ED, you grieve your sex life Not being able to get an erection makes you feel like you’ve lost a part of yourself. My mind was flooded with memories of my first time, of the wonderful sex my wife and I had on our honeymoon, of the time we … well, you get the picture. It’s tough to think that it may never be that easy to have sex at the drop of a hat, and you may not ever be able to have sex at all.
My communication was terrible I was so closed up. I really was. The first time I couldn’t perform I just pretended it had never happened. The next day it was business as usual. We started our day with a cup of tea and breakfast, a quick kiss goodbye. After several weeks it became apparent that I still couldn’t get an erection – yet I still couldn’t bring myself to speak about it. I didn’t even try to get treatment. My wife was no doubt going through her own range of emotions, but she, like me, was withdrawn. Even after 17 years of marriage neither of us felt comfortable enough to talk about it. Read in full
As we’ve seen in recent news, travelling to a country where disease-carrying mosquitos thrive can have lasting repercussions. The Aedes mosquito is responsible for the transmission of viruses like Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika. Malaria, on the other hand, is transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito, and it isn’t a virus.
Malaria is a caused by the Plasmodium parasite, which is picked up from infected people by female mosquitos. When the mosquito bites again, it transmits the parasite, now mixed with the mosquito’s saliva, to the blood of its victim.
There are four types of human malaria, of which the deadliest is Falciparum malaria, which is responsible for close to one million deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa every year.
Malaria symptoms usually come on one to two weeks after being bitten, and are flu-like in nature. They include fever, chills, vomiting and headaches. If the person does not receive proper treatment the parasite can be deadly, killing the host by destroying red blood cells and obstructing the arteries. Read in full
If you experience bloating, intestinal discomfort, excessive flatulence, gas, or diarrhoea these might be caused by FODMAP sensitivity.
FODMAPs are “Fermentable Oligo-Di-Monosaccharides and Polyols” – essentially carbohydrates (sugars) that are found in foods and may be poorly absorbed in the small intestine of some people.
The Low FODMAP diet was developed by researchers at Monash University. Some foods contain high amounts of FODMAPs and should be avoided by people sensitive to them – onions and garlic in particular.
The researchers claim it is “the revolutionary plan for managing symptoms in IBS, Crohn’s disease, coeliac disease and other digestive disorders”.
FODMAPs pull water into the intestinal tract, may not be digested or absorbed well, and ferment (bubble) in the intestinal tract when eaten in excess. These processes can expand the intestines and cause discomfort.
The diet recommends a 6-8 week period of avoiding high FODMAP foods (although the alleviation of symptoms should be noticeable within a week for most people sensitive to FODMAPs), then gradually re-introducing foods that are high in FODMAPs to see which are poorly absorbed by the individual.
Sildenafil 100mg, 50mg, and 25mg available from Dr Fox online doctor and pharmacy from 50p each.
Generic sildenafil citrate comes in preparations of 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg. Your first prescription will usually be for 50mg, which is the recommended starting dose. At this dose you and your doctor can monitor your physical reaction to the medicine and address any possible side effects early on. If 50mg is very effective the dose can be reduced to 25mg. But, if it is well-tolerated and only mediocre results are reported, men are then often upgraded to sildenafil 100mg.
It is recommended that several attempts are made using the recommended starting dose before adjusting. Several factors can affect the efficacy of sildenafil citrate, including sexual stimulation, and what you eat and drink at the time.
If you ever have the need to contact Dr Fox administrators you will have dealt with one of our dedicated customer service team:
Suzanne
I am the Governance and Administrator Officer for Index Medical Ltd, the parent company of Dr Fox. I have worked in Health, Housing and Social Care for over 25 years, many of these at Manager or Director level.
I started working with Tony and Dan (the Directors) nearly 5 years ago. I am often the person at the end of the phone responding to patient enquiries.
In my spare time I enjoy keeping fit, exploring nature with my daughter and our sprocker, travelling to exotic locations, and reading historic novels. Read in full
The Department of Health has released the new Eatwell Guide that shows the different types of food we should eat – and in what proportions – to have a healthy, balanced diet.
The guide says a healthy diet should now include more fruit, vegetables and starchy carbohydrates.
Sugary soft drinks have been removed entirely from the new guide and foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar have been moved off the plate to a corner of the image, reflecting advice that they are not an essential part of a healthy and balanced diet.
Any man who finds himself unable to achieve or maintain an erection for more than a few weeks should visit his doctor to determine the cause. But, in today’s day and age many patients turn to Google before scheduling a visit with their GP, especially when it comes to embarrassing health conditions.
Erectile dysfunction is very common and can have a range of different causes. This list can help you evaluate the possible reasons behind it before you visit your GP. Keep in mind that a professional diagnosis must be made before you buy Viagra or any other medicines; treatment for ED can only be supplied following a health consultation. Read in full
Cystitis and thrush are not normally serious health conditions, and can be treated with relative ease. A quick round of antibiotics can clear up cystitis, while vaginal thrush can be treated with a single-dose capsule, pessaries or cream. But, anyone who suffers from recurring episodes from either of these conditions can attest that it’s never fun to feel the first pangs of an infection coming on. They can be painful, and it’s a ‘pain’ to have to locate the medicines to treat them.
Rupert Webster has been kind enough to share these true-life realisations with us, in the hope of helping men in similar situations. ED can wreak emotional havoc on individuals and couples, but knowing that others have been through the same kind of experience can be comforting and informative.
As we’ve seen in recent news, travelling to a country where disease-carrying mosquitos thrive can have lasting repercussions. The Aedes mosquito is responsible for the transmission of viruses like Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika. Malaria, on the other hand, is transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito, and it isn’t a virus.
If you experience bloating, intestinal discomfort, excessive flatulence, gas, or diarrhoea these might be caused by FODMAP sensitivity.
If you ever have the need to contact Dr Fox administrators you will have dealt with one of our dedicated customer service team:
Any man who finds himself unable to achieve or maintain an erection for more than a few weeks should visit his doctor to determine the cause. But, in today’s day and age many patients turn to Google before scheduling a visit with their GP, especially when it comes to embarrassing health conditions.