I’m 75, and since I had a tumour removed from my prostate in 2021 I’ve suffered with erectile dysfunction and incontinence. Nothing has helped. I have now heard about a treatment called electromagnetic wave therapy. What do you think of it? Dr Ellie replies: Unfortunately, incontinence and erectile dysfunction are common risks associated with radical
I’m 86 and I’ve been on HRT since my early 40s when I had a hysterectomy. I believe it has kept me healthy and active. I’ve never broken a bone – even though osteoporosis runs in my family – and this must be thanks to the HRT. Now my GP wants me to stop using
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 03:31 EDT, 10 October 2024 | Updated: 03:51 EDT, 10 October 2024 Ellie Goulding looked emotional as she admitted she ‘everything’s ok when you’re wine drunk on a flight’ on Wednesday. The singer, 37, took to TikTok to share an amusing clip
I’m an 80-year-old man and I’ve begun getting hot flushes. These happen seemingly at random. It’s so bad that my face gets covered in sweat and my shirt becomes stuck to my back. I’ve had a blood test but it didn’t show anything abnormal. What could be the problem? Dr Ellie Cannon replies: Sweats or flushing
I have suffered from excess flatulence for some time and it is very annoying – I feel like I need to go to the loo all the time. Is there anything that can be done about it? Or is it something I’ll have to live with? Flatulence can be a transient thing – but for
I am 68, overweight and my blood pressure is alarmingly high. Since the menopause, I’ve been constantly exhausted. I’ve read so much about the benefits of Ozempic, and wonder if it might work for me. Should I ask my GP for a prescription? Ozempic – or semaglutide – is a diabetes drug which leads to
I’m 87 and whenever I do some weeding in my garden, I get really dizzy. My blood pressure drops when this happens too. I take losartan for my blood pressure and have well-controlled type 2 diabetes. What could be the problem? Dr Ellie Cannon replies: Doing gardening at the age of 87 is probably great
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I’m 77 and I’ve suffered uncontrollable dribbling for the past six months. Neither my GP nor dentist know what the problem is. The only medicine I take is omeprazole for heartburn. What’s wrong with me? Dr Ellie replies: Over-salivating is a distressing symptom, and can also irritate around the mouth causing chapped lips and skin
Thrush is the most common cause of white patches in the mouth, but other conditions should be considered too. Known as an opportunistic infection, thrush usually affects those with a weakened immune system, such as older people, those on immunosuppressant drugs and pregnant women. The fungal infection is also frequently seen in babies. It usually