Ever wondered why you frequently suffer with constipation? Is your child being constipated starting to affect matters at home and at their school? Constipation is a common issue and affects those of all ages. It can be a recurrent problem which can have a detrimental physical and mental impact on a patient.

Every Wednesday I plan to release a short podcast episode on common medical issues which come through my door as a GP.  In today's episode of my 'Midweek Medicine' instalment, I talk about why constipation occurs in adult and children, what are some of the worrying signs to look out for and how it can be managed & prevented for the future.

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In the 7th episode of 'The Doctor Uz Podcast', we are joined by Nick Blair the co-founder of Dubai Muscle Show. 

Dubai Muscle Show is the Middle East's largest fitness event, where fitness fanatics can meet the stars of the fitness and bodybuilding industry and get expert advice on training and nutrition. The event which is run yearly over 2-3 days attracts almost 30,000 attendees ,300 exhibitors and 600+ inspirational athletes.

I sat down with Nick to discuss how bodybuilding, fitness and nutrition has grown worldwide particularly in the Middle East and how he used this demand to set up his successful upstart company. We also discussed some of the obstacles he faced as a British-born businessman launching a fitness based company in the United Arab Emirates and some of the challenges he faces today in trying to promote health and fitness in Dubai.

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In this week's episode of 'The Doctor Uz Podcast', I am joined by former professional tennis player now sports psychology consultant Stephen Renwick to discuss mental health in sports. 

I sat down with Stephen to discuss how mental health issues vary from sport to sport, why  performance anxiety exists and why some athlete's struggle to regain confidence and form after returning from an injury. We discuss ways in which sports psychology consultants like Stephen can overcome barriers and use psychological methods to improve physical performance in an athlete. We also touch upon how common mental health is among the population today and how gambling addiction takes over the brain.

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In the 5th episode of the ‘The Doctor Uz Podcast’, we are joined by the Strength and Conditioning Coach to the current WBC and Lineal Heavyweight World Champion Tyson Fury.
Kristian sat down to discuss everything from Tyson’s previous mental health issues, how he helped the Gypsy King lose 10 stone prior to his comeback to what went into training camp in the run up to his knockout victory against Deontay Wilder to secure the WBC Heavyweight Championship.
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Have you ever suffered with headaches? Do you ever wonder after why after taking certain painkillers they keep coming back worse? What are some of the common triggers for headaches in patients that people should be aware of?
 In this 4th episode of 'The Doctor Uz Podcast', I talk about different types of headaches that exist and why they occur. I also discuss how we manage these types of headaches and what are some common exacerbating factors people should look to avoid. I also touch upon what the "red flag" signs and symptoms that if someone experiences, should seek urgent medical attention. 

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You've worked hard all year to get a strict exercise plan and food regime together. The Holy month of Ramadan arrives and you want to fast, but don't want to throw away all efforts of getting fitter. In this episode we discuss the best practises to get the most out of your exercise routine during this month. What things you should be eating when breaking your fast? How to still fast when you suffer with a medical condition? And what does this month means to Muslims all around the world? 
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Ever wondered how listening to that particular workout song has pushed you to run that last half a mile in a quicker time than normal? Or have you ever thought to yourself why listening to a certain album always seems make you work harder in the gym? In this episode, we discuss the impact music has on athletic performance. We dive into the physical and mental benefits music has on patient's lives based on various studies. 
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Welcome to the very first podcast episode of 'The Doctor Uz Podcast'. Presented by your host Dr Usman Sajjad, we will be discussing topics related to sports, exercise and medicine on a weekly basis.
In the very first installement, we talk about the risks of sedentary behaviour and why exercise is important. We also discuss the mental processes which stop people becoming more active and how people can overcome this. 
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