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WHY AM I BLEEDING? Q Roughly five years ago, I had my last period and was lucky to have been spared most menopausal symptoms that many of my friends told me about. So I never went on hormone replaceme

Q My husband was diagnosed with gout earlier on this year, which came as a bit of a surprise as we wouldn’t consider ourselves as the type who overindulge. He has been offered strong anti-inflammatory

Q A while ago, I was diagnosed with depression when my first marriage broke up. I took medication for a year and, with help from my GP and friends, I thought I was fully recovered. Happily, I’m now re

PINKY PROBLEM Q The little finger on my right hand is permanently bent inward. I’m a keen bowls player, and it’s starting to affect my game. I asked my pharmacist for a splint, but I can’t stretch the

My Weekly’s favourite GP Dr Sarah Jarvis from TV and radio writes for you Very few of us are fond of the shorter days and colder weather which start to come around at this time of year. If you live wi

Got a medical problem or need health advice? Ask GP Dr Amir Khan