Think sluggish transit time, hard stools, and that fulltoyoureyeballs feeling after just a couple bites
86% of patients lose at least 5% of their body weight, and over 50% lose 15% or more
Chronic conditions impacting absorption include atrophic gastritis or pernicious anaemia, where there is a lack of intrinsic factor, a protein essential for the uptake of B12 in the digestive tract
We evaluate a patients health history, body composition, and metabolic labs to personalize the starting dose and titration

Call 999 or go to A&E immediately if you experience: Severe difficulty breathing or stridor (a high-pitched sound when breathing) Severe swelling in the throat or neck Drooling or inability to swallow liquids Severe chest pain Contact your GP or NHS 111 if you experience: Severe or worsening throat pain that interferes with swallowing or speaking Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) , particularly if progressive or associated with pain Persistent symptoms not improving after a week High fever (38C or above) accompanying throat symptoms Visible swelling in the neck or throat Blood in saliva or phlegm Hoarseness lasting more than 3 weeks Severe symptoms of reflux , including persistent heartburn, regurgitation, or chest pain Unintentional weight loss beyond your treatment goals, or inability to maintain adequate nutrition Signs of dehydration , such as reduced urine output, dizziness, or extreme thirst Your GP will conduct a thorough assessment, which may include examination of your throat, neck, and lymph nodes

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