The DocTalk Show with Dr. Jenna Burton March 15, 2017

Who doesn't have a medical question they are looking for information about before they get into the doctor's office.

Dr. Jenna Burton www.drjennaburton.com brought a friend to the show with her, Dr. Gordon Bland from MediClinic Dubai Mall.

Dr. Jenna Burton and Dr. Gordon Bland.

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Here are the show notes.

-lets talk virus vs bacterial colds

-too late for a flu shot?

-finding a good doctor tips  https://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/doctor-visits/regular-check-ups/choosing-a-doctor-quick-tips

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170126103413.htm - quite topical at the moment with new drugs on the market for memory loss. Big media attention.

Low carb versus low fat diets

Gout - Used to have gout parties in university. Would eat loads of red meat and drink red wine and see if anyone would get gout. A disease for the indulgent middle-aged male!

Usually wake up in the night with a painful big toe.

Lyme DIsease - https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/ Not an STI as people think.

Removing a tick: https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/removal/index.html

Occurs in northern hemisphere.

https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/postlds/index.html post treatment lyme disease syndrome

Causes of low oestrogen - http://blog.novahealththerapy.com/hormones-and-your-health/low-estrogen-common-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options