Dr Makis Asprou
Diet and Diverticular Disease
Dear Dr Makis Following an episode of very severe pain in my abdomen, I was admitted to hospital and needed treatment with antibiotics...
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Dr Makis Asprou
Oct 1, 20234 min read
Visits and referral through Gesy, I'm confused, please explain
Dear Dr Makis Gesy has been in the news a lot recently, there is talk of limiting visits to see GPs for free and having to pay if we...
Dr Makis Asprou
Sep 8, 20233 min read
Kidney Stones: Advice on Causes and Prevention
Kidney stones are hard stones that can form in the kidney, in the tube (the ureter) draining urine from the kidney, or in the bladder.
Dr Makis Asprou
Jul 1, 20233 min read
How to reduce your risk of a DVT while
Dear Dr Makis, A friend of my recently developed a clot in her leg after travelling on a long flight, she has needed to start blood...
Dr Makis Asprou
Jun 30, 20233 min read
Medication safety and monitoring
Dear Dr Makis I have been living in Cyprus for 2 years. Before I moved, I was being prescribed medication for my diabetes and high blood...
Dr Makis Asprou
May 31, 20233 min read
Chronic Kidney Disease - What does this mean?
Dear Dr Makis, I’ve just been told by my doctor that I have chronic kidney disease. They didn’t really explain what that meant, it sounds...
Dr Makis Asprou
Apr 30, 20234 min read
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Dear Dr Makis I have recently been diagnosed with a condition called polymyalgia rheumatica. The doctor seemed to be in a rush during my...
Dr Makis Asprou
Mar 31, 20234 min read
Chest Pain - What you need to know
Dear Dr Makis, I have recently been experiencing pain in my chest. I have been to see my doctor about it who said it’s likely to be...
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