VIDEO: Doctor says constant fatigue, stiff hands could indicate common condition
It might be time for a medical check up...
Humans have come a long way since checking WebMD for any medical explanations.
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Now you might just be swiping along on TikTok or Instagram and find a video of a doctor talking about medical conditions, sharing health advice or giving some insider info.
This is convenient, but if you are having medical issues, it is best to visit a physician or doctor so that they can have a good look at you.
However, medical experts, doctors, nurses, and other practitioners are using social media to help spread information that could help push someone to get the treatment they need.
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Dr Ahmed is a practising general practitioner in England, and he has been using his platform to do exactly that.
From busting medical myths to offering healthy advice, he does it all and has gained the trust of his 200k followers.
In one of his most popular videos, he explains how certain symptoms could help you spot a fairly common medical condition.
He explains that the condition starts most commonly by presenting itself as pain in the joints of the hands and feet.
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Its important to note that he says the symptoms are symmetrical, meaning it is affecting both hands or both feet.
As it turns out if you are experiencing this pain or stiffness as well as fatigue, you might be suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Ahmed also explains what rheumatoid arthritis is and how it affects the body.
Watch the full video here:
@dra_says If you have symmetrical stiff joints or widespread joint pain then this needs to be considered. Educational purposes only #rheumatoidarthritis #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior #rheumatoid #rheumatoidarthritisawareness #arthritis #rheumatoidfactor #doctor #privategp #privatedoctor #handstiffness #feetstiffness #backpain #kneepain #autoimmunedisease #autoimmune #inflammation #antiinflammatory ♬ original sound - Dr Ahmed
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What makes his videos different from any WebMD self-diagnosis is that he explains how the condition is tested for by professionals.
Dr Ahmed is very conscious of not saying, "If you have these symptoms, you obviously are sick/have this condition", which makes him a great source of information.
Here are some of his other very popular videos.
Explaining an under-diagnosed condition, Bile Acid Malabsorption:
@dra_says Chronic diarrhoea, stomach pains and bowel problems can be due to this underdiagnosed condition. Educational Purposes Only #bileacid #bileacidreflux #bileacidmalabsorption #diarrheamedicine #runnypoo #stomachpain #ibs #irritableboweldisease #irritablebowelsyndrome #vomiting #nausea #gallbladderremoved #gallbladdersurgery #crohns #crohnsdisease #doctor #privatedoctor #privategp #privategpclinic #bilesaltmalabsorption #bilesalts #stomachache #stomachcramps #diarrhea #abdominalpain ♬ original sound - Dr Ahmed
Explaining bipolar disorder:
@dra_says Bipolar symptoms not to ignore Educational purposes only@thehamptonshospital #bipolar #bipolardisorder #bipolar2 #mania #manic #manicdepression #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #lowmood #hyperactive #bipolarawareness #bipolarawareness #bipolartreatment #doctor #privatedoctor #privategp #depressionanxiety #depression #mentalhealth #bipolardisorderawareness ♬ original sound - Dr Ahmed
Unpacking a new study about fibromyalgia:
@dra_says Breakthrough research on fibromyalgia. Educational purposes only. #fibromyalgia #fibromyalgiawarrior #fibromyalgiaawareness #chronicfatigue #chronicillnessawareness #chronicillness #fibromyalgiasymptoms #fibromyalgiaresearchuk #doctor #privatedoctor #privategp #privategpclinic #pain #chronicpain #painmeds ♬ original sound - Dr Ahmed
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