Patients with bariatric or other GI surgical history should make sure that history is disclosed too
You should contact your GP if body odour changes are accompanied by: Persistent gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or vomiting Signs of dehydration including dark urine, dizziness, reduced urination, or extreme thirst Unexplained fever, night sweats, or weight loss exceeding expected rates, which could suggest infection or other medical conditions Skin changes such as rashes, excessive sweating, or fungal infections in body folds Mood changes or anxiety related to body odour concerns affecting your quality of life According to the Wegovy SmPC, you should seek urgent medical attention if you experience severe, persistent abdominal pain (with or without vomiting) which could indicate pancreatitis, or upper right abdominal pain, fever, nausea and yellowing of the skin or eyes which may suggest gallbladder problems
But losing weight can impact these hormones
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If your hypoglycemia history is mild and you use only metformin or other non-insulin diabetes drugs, semaglutide is generally safer
