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Depression and Panic Attacks

Depression and Panic Attacks

Case Background Summary 49 year old female with complaints of depression. Suffered a major loss with the death of a close loved one two years ago and has had trouble coping with life since then. She was put on a SSRI antidepressant to assist which she is not taking regularly. Panic attacks are another presenting complaint, these …

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Background 49 year old married woman with three children, aged 15, 13 and 7. Client performs home duties and presented with gastritis, IBS and fibromyalgia. She has previously sought advice from a GP and been trying a low FODMAP diet for IBS and takes pantoprazole for her gastritis and Vitamin D for the past 4-5 years. Neither of …

Diabetes

Diabetes

Case Background 46 year old obese male presenting with diabetic symptoms. Current symptoms are increased thirst, increased hunger and increased urination. His vision has also been getting increasingly blurry. Diet is heavy in refined foods and animal products with his favourite foods being pasta and white bread. A couple of beers are consumed most nights …