I am very happy with the fast effect of the Finasteride. But now I notice that around the start of taking this medicine I got swollen ankles. That lasted about 3 days, and is now much less, but still: still retaining some moisture.
On Thailandblog there has been a discussion about the squat toilet. In Thailand you see them disappearing more and more and European toilet bowls are being replaced. That is a pity, because if you compare a squat toilet with a sitting toilet, the squat toilet turns out to be 'healthier' than the sitting toilet.
My girlfriend, 55 years old, 150 cm and about 60 kg, has constant digestive problems. Not only difficult bowel movements but also accumulation of gas in the intestines, accompanied by a headache. Constantly has a distended abdomen, almost a balloon the size. This has been going on for years.
Question to GP Maarten: Frequent urination at night
I am now 85 years old and weigh about 66 kg. Use Aspilet 81 mg, and Doxasin 4 mg. And I have a hernia in my left groin, which I can still push back and did not cause any pain, but it is difficult. I don't think surgery is wise given my age.
At the beginning of this month I got the flu, mild degree, some fever, no sore throat. I took 4 tablets of Tylenol 500 daily for 5 days. Without feeling ill, I was a bit lethargic with mild symptoms. But concerned about Tylenol, I decided to consult my doctor, as a corona test showed 2 lines. The doctor gave me Ibuprofen 400 (20 tablets) Last used five days ago.
'Thai stay slim thanks to chili peppers'
Sometimes I wonder how it is possible that my Thai girlfriend stays so slim. Especially when I see her bragging for the third time. There is now an explanation for this: chili peppers.
May I ask what you think about switching from Metformin 1500mg/day to Semaglutide (Ozempic) injection 1/week for the treatment of type 2 diabetes?
Question to general practitioner Maarten: Can I continue taking my medication indefinitely?
Man, 69 years old, 171 cm, temporarily 80 kilos (normally 75) due to circumstances. Problems with sinus, asthma, skin, osteoarthritis, prostate and blood flow in legs. Don't smoke, drink wine now and then.
I am 78 years old and in good health for my age. On June 4th you wrote about a combination of ofloxacin and cefixime. The questioner mentioned the name of CEFPLAN in Thailand but I can't find it. Is this the correct spelling and are there possibly other equivalent combinations to be found in Thailand?
Health: 'Sex does not give you a heart attack'
Good news for the elderly in Thailand who avoid horizontal gymnastics for fear of too much excitement for the heart: sex does not increase the risk of a heart attack. Not even in people who have previously had a heart attack or who have other heart problems.
Watermelon: The natural viagra
In Thailand they are widely available and cheap: watermelons. A delicious thirst quencher when it's hot. This vegetable (it is not a fruit and is related to the cucumber) is very healthy and has a number of special properties that are of interest to male readers.
Question to general practitioner Maarten: I take a painkiller that falls under the Opium Act
We travel to Thailand for 3 months in the winter, I now have to take codeine 10 mg three times a day as a painkiller. Since this is under the opium law in the Netherlands. Do I have to bring a statement or is it allowed?
I visited the hospital for an ultrasound of the heart. Everything went well, the results were also good. Nevertheless, I would like to know in more detail what the meaning of the various tests is and where possible risks exist.
I will soon be going on holiday to the Netherlands from Thailand and because I use various medicines, including for blood pressure and diabetes, my question is do I need certain documents if I want to take them with me on the plane?
Question to general practitioner Maarten: Can you switch to another antibiotic halfway through the course?
Can you switch from one antibiotic to another halfway through the course? In this case from Ofloxacin to Cefplan.
My biggest concern concerns my kidney function. What can I do or not do to improve it or does the creatinine increase fall under the mild heading?
My husband has been taking Alfuzosin 10 mg for many years. Despite this, he has to urinate many times throughout the day, in the evening after 18 pm he no longer drinks afraid of having to go to the toilet in the night.