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Cushing's syndrome: an expert's guide
Cushing’s syndrome is a condition that occurs when there are too many steroids in your body, usually the hormone cortisol. In her latest article, renowned consultant endocrinologist Dr Rasha Mukhtar explains this condition to us in detail, including its causes, symptoms and treatments.
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Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) : symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Hyperthyroidism can cause problems like anxiety, difficulty sleeping, excessive sweating and increased bowel movements. Expert endocrinologist shares her expertise on this condition including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Could you have calcium deficiency
Calcium is an essential component of every living organism, including humans. It is the most abundant mineral in our bodies and 99% of it is stored in our teeth and bones. Having a deficiency of this vital mineral can lead to significant health problems. In this article, one of our top endocrinologists, Dr Rasha Mukhtar helps us understand more.
Por Dr Rasha Mukhtar
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эндокринолог
identifying an Addisonian crisis
Patients with Addison's disease need to take hormone replacement medication for life, or they risk their symptoms getting progressively worse and even suffering a life-threatening condition known as an Addisonian crisis. Dr Rasha Mukhtar gives us an overview of this rare disease and what an Addisonian crisis might look like.
Por Dr Rasha Mukhtar
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What are the best diets for diabetes?
Diabetes is an all-too common condition and in most cases once you have it, you’ll have to manage it for the rest of your life. With a disease affected by sugar, diet is an important factor. But what are the best diets for diabetes? Endocrinologist Dr Rasha Mukhtar explains.
Por Dr Rasha Mukhtar
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эндокринолог
Is an insulin pump better than injections?
Which is better for managing blood sugar control with diabetes: insulin injections or the insulin pump? Leading consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, Dr Rasha Mukhtar, tells you everything you need to know about the insulin pump and if it’s right for you.
Por Dr Rasha Mukhtar
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эндокринолог
Are you at risk of late onset diabetes?
One particular form of diabetes seen in older groups (over the age of 40) is called LADA or Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood, also known as type 1.5 diabetes. This type of diabetes presents itself slowly and is often diagnosed as type 2 diabetes and treated primarily with oral medication. Usually, patients will need to go on insulin injections. We asked endocrinologist Dr Rasha Mukhtar to tell us more about late onset or LADA diabetes.
Por Dr Rasha Mukhtar
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эндокринолог
Weight loss: when it helps to see a doctor
Over half of the UK population is overweight, and by some estimates , two thirds of us are on a diet “most of the time”. Yet for something which is so important to our health and wellbeing, quality information and support for weight loss can be hard to find. The vast majority of us have only tried fad diets or advice found in a weekly magazine, without much success. So when does it make sense to visit a doctor for advice, and what can you expect from your appointment? We asked leading consultant in diabetes & endocrinology Dr Rasha Mukhtar:
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